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training courses overview |
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Comments from previous delegates
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"Excellent." |
LINX III |
CO |
Colt Telecommunications |
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"Because it teaches the WHY not just the how." |
LINX II |
WG |
BBC |
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"Material covered is relevant to ISP operation, more so than many vender courses." |
LINX II |
AF |
London Internet Exchange |
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"The notes are very clear and the questions are very helpful too." |
LINX I |
LB |
Research Machines |
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"The content, depth and instructor!" |
LINX I |
CR |
HQ Global Workplaces |
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"Non-vender specific, broad scope. No vender indoctrination." |
LINX I |
PP |
Thus |
The programme
Systems & Network Training Ltd are the
sole provider of LINX accredited courses for Internet Technicians. These hands-on courses enable engineers to
gain experience and expertise in the Internet arena, with the opportunity to achieve the LINX certifications.
The programme has been designed around core skills (as identified by LINX members) required for Internet
technicians, resulting in real world issues being covered rather than specific product features. Each stage leads
to the appropriate LINX certification.
The courses
LINX 1: IP and networking foundation
LINX 2: Routing and OSPF
LINX 3: BGP
The series of three courses provide a progression path from the basics of Ethernet, switching and TCP/IP in the
first course on to general routing and OSPF in the second course and culminating in advanced BGP peering in the
final course. Each course is five days in duration, with the appropriate exam being taken on the last day of the
course. Further details can be found in the course FAQ or please email us at info@snt.co.uk if you have any
questions.
For a list of dates and prices of the courses, please click here.
The certifications
The exams have deservedly developed a reputation as being tough, not just testing facts but more importantly the
application of knowledge to areas such as troubleshooting and design. The exams can be taken without attending the
courses.
An important differentiation from other certifications is that exams allow for comments to be taken into
consideration by the exam markers. This means, for example, that if you consider a question to be ambiguous you
can state your assumptions, which will then be taken into consideration by the adjudicator. Further details can be
found in the exam FAQ.
The new LINX 4 examination is now also available. This exam is a practical based exam lasting for a complete day.
The key areas examined are IP addressing, basic routing, OSPF and BGP. Although Cisco routers and switches are used
for the lab, the exam does not test Cisco skills. For example rather than asking "display the routing table" the
student will be told to type "show ip route" and then asked questions about the meaning of the output of the command.
Customised Cisco command references are also provided to the examinees.
About LINX
Founded in 1994, The London Internet Exchange Ltd. (LINX) is the largest and most successful Internet exchange
point in Europe with a world-class reputation for quality, performance and technical excellence.
For more information please visit the LINX
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