| So you wanna be a sys admin but you don't have a | | | | work of a sys admin. The day to day operation of a |
| clue what it entails. Well, don't fret my pet, I will cover | | | | sys admin consists of problem-solving, troubleshooting, |
| the basis with you and educate you so you will make | | | | maintenance, installation, configuration, and |
| an informed decision. | | | | management of a wide range of systems. Depending |
| Most students start their college years off without a | | | | on your level of skill and the position which you have |
| solid understanding of their course of study. Book | | | | taken on, you may support multiple operating systems, |
| knowledge is great, but the real world is hands-on and | | | | such as: Linux, Unix, Windows, etc. The truth of the |
| you need to know the hands-on more than the books. | | | | matter is you should always stay well within your |
| The books can guide you, give you information, and be | | | | comfort zone when seeking employment, you can |
| a great resource or reference. But, the grit of it all is | | | | always teach yourself more advanced technologies |
| from the experience and the years of knowledge. I | | | | as you progress in your area of expertise. Staying |
| know you heard it all before. | | | | within your comfort zone will make you a master of |
| So what does it take to be a systems administrator? | | | | your domain and can expose you to new avenues of |
| Well, it actually takes years of experience, but from | | | | interest. |
| the start, it should take passion. You should enjoy the | | | | |