[lug] System Administration - First Dive?

[Will]

Since no one has mentioned the long route yet I will.

This is how I got started.

http://www.ist.rit.edu/?q=node/15

On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 11:26 PM, David L. Willson <DLWillson at thegeek.nu>wrote:

> Is it OK for me to plug a series of classes I teach? And a certification
> target?
>
> If so, consider Linux Fundamentals, Linux SysAdmin, and Linux Enterprise
> Services from PARSEC Group, with an eye toward gaining the RHCE
> certification, or LPIC-2, if you prefer distro agnostic certifications.
>
> The training material is by Guru Labs. They rock. The delivery is me. I'm
> pretty energetic and excited about this whole "free as in freedom" software
> thing.
>
> On experience: Do something. Experience in your basement counts. Volunteer.
> That counts more. Do something visible and lasting. There's absolutely no
> arguing with a guy that shows you where to download and/or play with
> something that he actually made.
>
> David L. Willson
> Trainer, Engineer, Enthusiast
> RHCE MCT MCSE Network+ A+ Linux+ LPIC-1 NovellCLA UbuntuCP
> tel://720.333.LANS
> Freedom is better when you earn it. Learn Linux.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Erik Lenderman" <e.lenderman33 at gmail.com>
> To: lug at lug.boulder.co.us
> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:12:50 PM
> Subject: [lug] System Administration - First Dive?
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I am primarily familiar with the basic GUI of Linux home OS's, but I am
> interested in exploring a career in system administration and beyond. I
> would like to learn how one could best acquire the knowledge and skills
> necessary for developing a Unix/Linux expertise.
>
> Would you recommend that I register for 5-day Linux System Administration
> crash-courses, or would a direct move into entry-level help desk be most
> effective?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Erik
>
>
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