Red Hat gifts an Extended Life for RHCSS and RHCDS – Wow!

It is a day, one that will bring a smile for many. A news to enlighten year 2014 is here. The much demanding Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS) and Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist (RHCDS) certifications that was earlier announced to phase out when 2013 dims out, has been given an extended life by Red Hat . Wow! Say wow!

As per news release to Red Hat training partners today morning, Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in SELinux Policy Authentication (EX 429) will no longer be available after February 28 2014.

However, Red Hat India decided to extend RHCSS until February 28 2014 and RHCDS will exist until RHEL 7 gets officially released. for more details on conditions Read More....

Hola! Cloud, Storage and Server Hardening – The New Identity

It is an evident fact that one must pass a hands-on practical examination that involves real-world tasks and scenarios, in order to achieve a Red Hat certification. Hence, possession of a Red Hat certification by itself is considered to be a privilege, as it gives employers a way to identify and mould qualified candidates, and also technical professionals get to prove their skills and build a beautiful career graph.

The Red Hat certification streams take an identifiable change from 2014. The most iconic Red Hat certification, much valued and respected RHCE program is nearing 15 years of existence. Furthermore, keeping Red Hat Certified Virtualization (RHCVA) and Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) certifications still in place, Red Hat Certified Security Specialist(RHCSS) and Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist(RHCDS) programs are reaching extinction when 2013 end.

However, Red Hat underlines the fact that they have always been a leading contributor to the open source community with yet another rolling out of new training programs and certificate of expertise’. Newly launched certifications are made available from end of year 2013 carried over to a happy new year 2014....Read More

December 31 2013 – A Phase Out for RHCSS and RHCDS

December 31, 2013 will stand as an important date in history. It marks the phasing out of two marvelous Red Hat certifications – Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS) and Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist (RHCDS).

RHCDS collaborated certificates of expertise EX 401 – Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Deployment and Systems Management, EX 436 – Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Clustering and Storage Management and an alternative between EX 318 – Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator or EX 423 – Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Directory Services and Authentication.

A beautiful combination of three certificates of expertise EX 423 – Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Directory Services and Authentication, EX 333 – Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Security: Network Services and EX 429 – Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in SE Linux Policy Administration had contributed towards the RHCSS certification. However, since the launch of EX 413 – Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Server Hardening, aspirants who earn EX 429 and any two from EX 423 or EX 333 or EX 413 is still eligible to crack the RHCSS certification.

The above mentioned remains the case until the calendar throws December 31 2013. The status’ will no longer be available from 2014.

However, candidates who already are RHCSS/RHCDS/RHCA holders and those who achieve RHCSS/RHCDS/RHCA by this year end, will continue to enjoy possession of the status as long as they keep their RHCE current.

What is the near next in 2014?

For candidates who are already in the Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) track, the previously achieved certificates of expertise EX 423/EX 333 will still be considered as two of the five certificates to earn the RHCA status. This is until Red Hat launches new RHCA programs under Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.

New Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) wannabe’s, from January 1 2014, will need to achieve the following five certificates of expertise to conquer the coveted capstone certification.

1. Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator (EX 318)

2. Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Server Hardening (EX413)

3. Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Deployment and Systems Management (EX401)

4. Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Clustering and Storage Management (EX436)

5. Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Performance Tuning (EX442)

That is news; We are bidding bye two certifications this year end, but what is new is really new, big, promising and challenging!

Adios RHCSS/RHCDS! for more details visit www.ipsrglobal.com

Living Linux – Frame By Frame

From the land of beaches, pearls and shells – Republic of Philippines, Gilbert Sagun – a Storage Support Engineer working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, sailed all way to the Arabian queen to collect something precious – Knowledge and expertise. With over a 10 years of robust experience in IT, Gilbert reached the IPSR international center in September 2013 to undergo Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) training, and left certified leaving plenty of moments to cherish for himself and all of us. During the course, he was also part of our regional celebrations, some pleasure trips, a wedding that fell on place, and of course the house boat ride, which we gift for all our boot camp participants. IPSR Media managed to click some pictures and put it up frame by frame.

“New Chums – Saying ‘cheese’ with on-the-road masterpieces!“

Location : Remains of Kochi Muziris Biennale – Fort Cochin, Kerala.

Float in Bliss – The traditional house boats equipped with luxury and modern amenities lets you stay, 

dine and experience the beauty of nature along the river banks of Kerala. “

Location : Kumarakom, September 2013, Kottayam, Kerala.......and More

“World’s Best Red Hat Certified Training Partner is Here”

Goa, India – ipsr solutions ltd. today announced that it is the recipient of two International accolades – “The Best Red Hat Certified Training Partner – India & Overseas“ and “The Best Red Hat Certified Training Partner Beyond RHCE“ – September 2012 – August 2013. – unveiled at the Red Hat Training Partner Conference held at the Goa Mariott International Resort on October 24, 2013. Red Hat Awards are hosted … Read more →

Introducing Wubi – Linux Installer on Windows

Are you aware of ‘WUBI‘ yet? Though it sounds very much like an Android application, it is not. It’s all about Linux. Wubi is an official Microsoft Windows based free software installer for Ubuntu operating system. It installs the Ubuntu on a Microsoft Windows machine just like installing an application and is a safe and convenient way for Microsoft users to try out Linux operating system. The main advantage of using Wubi is that you wouldn’t have to manually partition your machine. The Ubuntu machine will be installed as a separate stand alone operating system and not as a virtual machine.

It has to be clearly understood that Wubi is not a Linux distribution. It is just an installer for Ubuntu which you can download freely from the internet. Read More

IPSR Triumph with two international awards

Goa the verdant natural paradise bestowed with the immense charm of the Sahyandri foot hills, attractive beaches, enchanting beauty of azure water of west coast, grand parties and rich Anglo Indian heritage has hosted the platform for the colorful Redhat award Night 2013. The venue of Redhat award night at Marriot international resort was excited with a rock and rave ambiance of mind throbbing musical band and award distribution ceremony progressing in par with music.

Internationally celebrated Redhat training partner and the consecutive winner of Redhat international award since 2004 - IPSR, was successful in maintaining a sustainable performance of the best training partner. This time it is a twofold honor from Redhat one for the best training partner in India and overseas and the other for the excellent performance in higher end certification beyond RHCE. This is a rare occasion ever in the annals of Redhat that a partner bags two awards in a single occasion.
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The moment was very auspicious as Dr. Mendus Jacob, CEO, ipsr soulutions lifted the most prestigious award for the best training partner in India and overseas. The entire partners bestowed a standing ovation and the night sky turned colorful with sparkling fireworks. This was a tribute to a team who has invested loyalty and credibility to their professional front. Thus with a superior infrastructure, quality training and accountable support the ipsr team could make a drastic leap to the forefront of supremacy in linux training and support.

The session came to a close with a wide range of entertainment and the resolutions of the partners to meet next year with challenging sprit to claim the crown

The Plenary Business session prelude to the award night was a great opportunity that Red Hat created for Redhat partners to meet, network and share experiences in Open Source business. The global leaders from US, UK and top level delegates presented on new trends and ideas in the open source business. Redhat has announced the launch of RHEL-7 and few releases of higher end certifications for the year ahead.

The entire ipsrian team is in the excitement of this consistency of performance and is looking forward for a big celebration in the ipsrian Annual meet 2013 which is going to happen at Casa Maria,  Kottayam

RHCA – “the capstone certificate” for Four

ipsr solutions ltd., – Authorized and Certified Red Hat Training Partner since 2003 – who first hosted a Red Hat examination in Kerala, – who bagged the national recognition for conducting maximum number of Red Hat examinations the very next year – who is the first to conduct RHCSS examination in South Asia – who produced the worlds youngest RHCVA and RHCSS - who have trainees from over 50 countries across the globe – who produced the maximum number of RHCE‘s, RHCVA‘s, RHCSS‘ RHCDS‘ RHCA‘s till date – and for all above, bagged 10 International Awards from Red Hat Inc. in the last 10 years – is here.

Today is not to be forgotten, as we produced 4 Red Hat Certified Architects (RHCA) in one go – a remarkable achievement since the launch of RHCA certification in 2005

This includes an IPSR trainer, who was also tagged Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist(RHCDS) last week. And from now, with “the capstone certificate” – Red Hat Certified Architect, he is Mr. Sanju Raj, RHCE, RHCSS, RHCDS, RHCA, Senior Consultant – Linux Technical Services, ipsr solutions ltd and three others namely Mr. Islam Gaber, Linux System Administrator in Egypt, Mr. Vijayabalan, Senior Infrastructure Architect – IBM Inc. and Mr. Alambprabhu Kamble, Senior Engineer – Juniper Networks..

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The Queen of Arabian Sea welcomes Linuxians

Kochi also known as Cochin – the Queen of Arabian Sea, withholds serene beauty of lakes and sea. IPSR International campus situates at the heart of the city of Cochin, Kerala, India – with all amenities to serve each Linuxian who visit us.

On this day, the 28th September 2013, when the world celebrates the “World Tourism Day” we wish to thank all those who had been with us for training requirements – from over 50 countries across the globe, Being a tourist is wonderful when you are at the right place. Cochin is here; we are here.

Ranked first in the total number of international and domestic arrivals in Kerala, Cochin is the sixth best tourist destination in India according to surveys done by Outlook Traveler magazine. Read more....

My Two Minutes with Mike, an RHCVA

It was two months back; I met with Mr. Michael Joel Parin, Australian national who works in Prague. After having been in close conversation with us since the beginning of 2013, he reached Kerala, India for training requirements. During his time with us, he underwent training and certification in Cisco Networking – CCNA, Red Hat Certified Virtualization – RHCVA and RH 436 – Clustering and Storage Management. More than a trainee who just get involved in the course and studies, Mike was more of a kind with an urge to observe and learn from everything and anything which came on his way of expedition – very keen about culture and history. He, who has traveled through many parts of India in the past, reached Kerala for the first time.

One day when I had set out of the IPSR international campus, Mike came by. We had a chit-chat for a few minutes and to my amusement, he made me realize the fact that how well a foreigner knew about India; the language and culture. As everyone, Mike was also skeptical to hear my name. Read more