SGI Offers Preparation Courses for Linux
Certification via the Internet
Sep 12th, 18:41 UTC
Courses Offer Classroom Content with Greater Convenience
and at Lower Cost
Mountain View, Calif. -- Sept. 12, 2000 -- SGI Education Services
(NYSE: SGI) today announced the availability of its new "eLearning for
Linux" program, a suite of Linux courses delivered over the Internet. This
allows users to study Linux operating system fundamentals in a way that is
flexible, self-paced and available on any desktop.
The courses, based on Linux Professional Institute (LPI) exam objectives,
include "Introduction to Linux," "Linux System Administration I," "Linux
System Administration II" and "Linux Network Administration." These
in-depth courses provide at least 25 hours of content per course-the same
number of hours available in classroom-style, instructor-led courses--and
prepare students to take the certification exams offered by the LPI.
"The courses are self-paced and have generous support, meaning one can
read and do the lab work anytime, anywhere. But unlike using a CD-ROM, if
you need guidance, SGI provides immediate support," said Roger Connolly,
director, SGI Education Services. Linux online courses from SGI are
supported through online advisors who respond to student inquiries within one
working day. In addition, the online courses have e-mail, chat room and
whiteboard capabilities for drawing detailed explanations.
"SGI is committed to supporting the worldwide Linux community in a variety
of ways. These online preparation courses fill a void for those who need
certification but do not have the time for, or access to, classroom instruction,"
said Connolly.
Courses are available immediately worldwide. To register or obtain additional
information, please go to www.sgi.com/support/custeducation/; or phone
Americas: 1-800-361-2621; Europe: 44 1189 257725; Asia Pacific:
1800-818-549.
SGI provides a broad range of high-performance computing and advanced
graphics solutions that enable customers to understand and conquer their
toughest computing problems. With more than 1,600 employees worldwide,
SGI Global Services offers comprehensive Linux and MIPS/IRIX technology
services to creative and technical professionals throughout the world. From
system integration consulting services and robust support services to a full
suite of customer education offerings, SGI Global Services makes customers
more productive, ensures their applications' availability and enables their
technical mastery. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., with offices
worldwide, SGI is located on the Web at www.sgi.com.
Silicon Graphics and IRIX are registered trademarks, and SGI and the SGI logo are trademarks, of Silicon Graphics,
Inc. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. MIPS is a registered trademark of MIPS Technologies, Inc.,
used under license by Silicon Graphics, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their
respective owners.
(Submitted by Martin Pitts of Linux Today)
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