This is my dream job. I struggle with showcasing my home lab experience on my resume, though. On another note, I just passed the Linux Essentials exam this morning, now onto LPIC 1!

@SteeleTech77

2 ай бұрын

Congrats! Resumes are challenging for sure, but you are moving in the right direction.

@japhetkiplagat8452

Ай бұрын

am from kenya also focusing to study likeyou bro where are you from

@jirehla-ab1671

13 күн бұрын

Does the sysadmin do all of the security of the computer systems , or theres another assistant thats focused on security?​@@SteeleTech77

@SteeleTech77

3 күн бұрын

Sys admins would handle system security. The cyber security team would do all the auditing and hand off any holes/issues to the sys admins.

Awesome thanks bro 💎

I was planning on doing just that. Got my raspberry pi 5 the other day. Got a Terraria (game) server running on a raspberry pi 400. Was fun to install 🙂 Learned a lot and I want to learn more.

@SteeleTech77

10 күн бұрын

Nice! There is so much you can do with raspberry pis. Fun projects are a great way to learn and there is motivation to enjoy all the hard work at the end.

Thanks for this. got my first job in IT a year ago. But have more than a fountaional knowlwedge from 3 years of homelab experience. You have given me so much more confidence to push forward at my currrent workplace to get those skills logged on my CV (resume) and push for a promotion. Thanks again!

@SteeleTech77

26 күн бұрын

That is great! A homelab is invaluable to developing new skills and maintaining the old. I'm glad this video helped you, that makes creating these all worth it.

I wouldn't say its that easy since almost 70 to 80 percent of the Linux Sysadmin jobs out there is in the DoD sector that often requires a Secrete or Top Secrete Clearance. You may find a few Red Hat jobs in finance and banks but no that many of those jobs exists. Most sysadmin jobs out there are mixed Windows and Linux environment. With more and more companies moving more to the cloud that less Linux Sysadmin jobs. DevOps Engineers, SRE Engineers and Cloud Engineers are the modern sysadmins today. Lots of Linux is used in the Cloud.

@SteeleTech77

Ай бұрын

All valid points! The typical Linux Sys Admin is morphing into other job titles, however the Linux experience itself is still very valuable. Not everything is a SaaS solution so being a Linux admin, even in your own Homelab, is a pathway to DevOps. Like you said, "lots of Linux is used in the cloud." Thanks for your thoughts on this topic.

@eman0828

Ай бұрын

​@@SteeleTech77 Yeah plus a lot of automation is used today esp Ansible and Python. I use the SaltStack in my role as a Sr. Desktop Support Tech and RHEL Workstation Admin which is similar to Ansible, Puppet and Chef. Linux is a foundational skill set but you have to know a lot more than just Linux these days esp Kubernetes and Containers, Virtualization, DevOps tools as well as Generative A.I.

@sportbikeguy9875

Ай бұрын

No offence but unless you're a convicted felon, security clearance is extremely easy to get, you literally just have to apply......

@eman0828

Ай бұрын

@@sportbikeguy9875 You have get sponsored and takes close to a year to be granted one after a lengthy investigation. Plus most Linux Sysadmin roles are asking with "Active Clearances" to fill the role right away. I work in the Defense industry hense why I work with Red Hat.

@UnixBro

Ай бұрын

@eman, do you think that getting a certif like RHCSA Linux + Security clearance is invaluable to get into Government jobs ?

Thank you for your insight! I'm not sure how KZread suggested your video, but I am grateful that it did. I dabble in Linux and am looking to become an AIX (UNIX) engineer. But, I am not comfortable in jumping straight into certification unless I get more hands-on experience. Although I had a good idea where to start on system administration, this is a great 'real world' explanation of what you really need to know to do 90% of the work.

@SteeleTech77

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! The Unix world can seem overwhelming, but the operating system is so solid most of the day-to-day administration is maintenance.

I am more or less already familiar with 6 key points that you mentioned but one thing really slows me down is coding, do you code a lot other than Bash or Shell script?

@SteeleTech77

Ай бұрын

Bash and python are what we use most in our environment. Bash for server maintenance/automation and python for managing switches. ChatGPT can really come in handy for solving a logic puzzle or generating code. It's not always 100%, but it will quickly help you get back on track. Spend more time in the logic and how to solve problems vs learning syntax. Of course each environment is different when it comes to scripting needs and some rely on it more than others.

Is Linux Sys admin still relevant in 2024? I thought everyone was moving to DevOps and Cloud Computing

@SteeleTech77

20 күн бұрын

Still very relevant! Doing a job search online produces plenty of results. Even full cloud shops would hire sys admins for managing the OS (mostly large companies that can afford a large staff with specific duties).

that HR filter tho

@SteeleTech77

10 ай бұрын

Haha, it's a tough reality

Promo sm 😢