How to become a System Administrator

The most common question I get is "How do I become a system administrator". While I can't give a tailored answer to everyone that asks that, I take a look at the advice on the internet and give you my thoughts on it.
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  • @evelyndidi
    @evelyndidi2 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! I switch industries and had to start over with my career journey which has been challenging, but I actually had an interview for a Systems Supervisor recently! My background includes: Bachelors and Masters degree (completely unrelated to tech field), 1 previous tech job as a software automation tester (which I used as a stepping stone into IT world), 1 previous job in project/program management, AWS cloud Practitioner certified, Scrum Master certified, VERY Basic entry level skills: bash scripting, python, json & yaml (I don't like coding lol), mySQL workbench, git, AWS cloud, software development process and testing. I also have a very basic understanding of network and databases. System Administrator position varies greatly from company to company, as do most IT roles, so try to find those that fit your knowledge set. One last fun fact : NONE of my previous boss or managers had upper level degrees or certifications and they told me they just "got lucky" ! Hope this helps.

  • @HenokTech

    @HenokTech

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! I’m sure this will be helpful for those looking to get into the IT industry.

  • @pkmnrangermirkat
    @pkmnrangermirkat Жыл бұрын

    Noticed last 10 years, Jr roles have vanaished. Though Support level 2 or really 3 can be considered jr admin but IT jobs aren’t that great with job titles

  • @bestechdeals4539
    @bestechdeals45392 ай бұрын

    Selam Henok, glad seeing another habesha fellow in this industry. Nice! well put together! I'll come with more questions. Thanks

  • @tramellmalone9146
    @tramellmalone91462 жыл бұрын

    I'm a Desktop Support Technician looking to do Sys Admin. Love your videos very appreciative.🙌

  • @siamimam2109
    @siamimam21092 жыл бұрын

    Bro this video is so HELPFUL! thank you so much.

  • @jessicaayo5035
    @jessicaayo50352 жыл бұрын

    This was really helpful, thank you!

  • @user-vm1lk5ut5m
    @user-vm1lk5ut5m11 ай бұрын

    I have interview for this job and this video is very helpful , thank you

  • @mychalbyrum4231
    @mychalbyrum42312 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! You have helped me out a bunch with finding the right path to take

  • @michaelharris3569
    @michaelharris35692 жыл бұрын

    May I ask your thoughts on the AZ-104 vs DP-300 , would you say A-104 is more System Admin useful vs DP-300?

  • @yeilynnunez7732
    @yeilynnunez7732 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the helpful video! This may sound like a silly question, sorry, but as a sys admin what kind of personal projects could one work on?

  • @Rajeevkumar-hy3bm
    @Rajeevkumar-hy3bm2 жыл бұрын

    You are the best sir

  • @yuriykazmirchuk9641
    @yuriykazmirchuk9641 Жыл бұрын

    Nice and interesting video, thank you! If a person has passion and persistence (kind of KAIZEN method, baby steps), then everything is possible.

  • @vishnug6092
    @vishnug60922 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Is there any free certifications for system admin ? could you recommend some of them

  • @Caribbeantechie
    @Caribbeantechie2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Found your channel by searching for system administrator. With Microsoft moving away from the certs like MCSA MSCE, what alternative certs would you recommend? Currently in the role of service desk/help desk seeking to advance to jr sys adm.

  • @HenokTech

    @HenokTech

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe their Azure focused certifications if you want to stay Windows based. Otherwise, any of the CompTIA like A+, Network+, Linux+, Server+ and also the CCNA if you can help it. I would prioritize a networking cert and one other that fits the role you want to pursue.

  • @Caribbeantechie

    @Caribbeantechie

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HenokTech Thank you for responding, appreciate the feedback. Keep up the good content!

  • @rajus458

    @rajus458

    2 жыл бұрын

    I want to learn in Linux and more knowledge. Some interview asked LAMP stack questions. To configure apache ans MySQL and WordPress. One more is SSL certificates. Like ubuntu ans CentOS. Can you please share me your knowledge.

  • @johnvardy9559
    @johnvardy9559 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Great Content Ok gut all of these stuff with some search but give us your opinion what did you do if you do all over again, from zero some steps . People like you with experience i think habe more things to tell. Maybe many of us eliminate our time. Thanks man

  • @disgruntledvet28
    @disgruntledvet288 ай бұрын

    Hey man I’m in GA/AL definitely need a mentor lol

  • @shadavaleezodji93
    @shadavaleezodji932 жыл бұрын

    They offer course at my college for system administrator I'm really thinking about it start entry level still I get my bachelors.

  • @emiribric4294

    @emiribric4294

    2 жыл бұрын

    That sounds valid So what did you do

  • @emosh777
    @emosh7772 жыл бұрын

  • @carlos84708
    @carlos847082 жыл бұрын

    I have a question, could I find a remote job like sysadmin jr? I feel that 95% of the IT / technology jobs are for programmers

  • @HenokTech

    @HenokTech

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can definitely find a remote sysadmin job. It usually depends on how the company manages their infrastructure, if it's in-house then most likely not. I don't think IT jobs are for programmers but roles like sysadmin are starting to want people than can code. This is because companies are adopting the cloud, devops mentality and infrastructure as code (IaC).

  • @celestinetoussaint6350

    @celestinetoussaint6350

    2 жыл бұрын

    Literally just google lol there's plenty

  • @jasonmoore4429
    @jasonmoore44292 жыл бұрын

    the question is 'what skills do i need to sysadmin"

  • @ankushdeep8233

    @ankushdeep8233

    2 жыл бұрын

    Knowledge about virtual machines, installing windows server in it, making a domain controller, Active Directory, group policies,vpn knowledge, office 365 experience and that's probably it..

  • @MikeDent

    @MikeDent

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ankushdeep8233 only if your a windows sys admin.

  • @No-one404
    @No-one4042 жыл бұрын

    Watch video at 1.25>>X

  • @dand9022

    @dand9022

    Жыл бұрын

    *1.5

  • @nishantpagare4325
    @nishantpagare432511 ай бұрын

    Hello sir My name is Nishant pagare I passed tha the RHCSA exam And I certified from Redhat organization

  • @Rajeevkumar-hy3bm
    @Rajeevkumar-hy3bm2 жыл бұрын

    Sir which jobs are entry level in system administration?

  • @harryflynndev

    @harryflynndev

    2 жыл бұрын

    Help desk is probably the best

  • @Rajeevkumar-hy3bm

    @Rajeevkumar-hy3bm

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@harryflynndev thanks sir

  • @harryflynndev

    @harryflynndev

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Rajeevkumar-hy3bm np

  • @HenokTech

    @HenokTech

    2 жыл бұрын

    as mentioned, helpdesk or desktop support is where you can most likely start.

  • @inputimmersion9577
    @inputimmersion9577 Жыл бұрын

    I work in a team of 12 and none of us have degrees.

  • @japhetkiplagat8452

    @japhetkiplagat8452

    4 ай бұрын

    how bro help me

  • @steve00alt70
    @steve00alt702 жыл бұрын

    What if your self taught and will only do 16 hour part time work? due to benefit reasons. Can you show that your self taught? I just dont like office politics.

  • @rmercedes971

    @rmercedes971

    2 жыл бұрын

    Freelance work might be the route for you.