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Linux Systems Administrator Reviews
What is it like working as a Linux Systems Administrator?
July 2014
Demanding Work, Rough Hours - But I Make The Internet Happen!
Linux Systems Administrator:
Introduce yourself to the world of free and open-source software and start playing with Linux. I didn't get serious about it until a few years into my career and once I got comfortable doing things "the UNIX way" I could never look back.
Once you're free to use the full power of your computer, go ahead and "tinker" with different software packages. Set yourself up with a little server farm (I got a few cloud VPS servers for about $10/mo. Total) and set up a domain name and website, with email, your own DNS, nagios monitoring and automated alerts, log watch, puppet/chef config management ... At some point, you will need to know something about all of that stuff and setting up a simple implementation is a great way to quickly learn the basics. Plus, I'm a big nerd and think it's super-fun.
Finally, learn a modern scripting language, such as PERL and/or Python. Along with good BASH skills, these enable you to build complex automation/management tools that will make people love you.
February 2014
Potential If You're Willing To Learn.
Linux Systems Administrator:
This job requires the ability to learn new technologies quickly. It's nice to be able to work from home, but you also have to deal with on-call rotations which can pretty much ruin a week.
February 2014
Passion.
Linux Systems Administrator:
Go for systems administrator if you have the passion in you.
January 2014
Good Place To Skill Up Quickly.
Linux Systems Administrator:
Pros: Co-workers are all smart, you learn quickly on the job and people are very willing to help you with this. Casual atmosphere in the office.
Cons: Can be repetitive, management can be very hit and miss. Currently some growing pains in terms of staffing numbers versus work load means that although there are training courses available there is no time to attend them.
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