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Is Linux Administration an undermanned side of Admin? 🤔
If you find yourself pondering these questions as you navigate your path in the tech world, you’re not alone. With the rapidly evolving landscape of Information Technology, having a deep understanding of Linux administration can set you apart from the crowd and propel your career to new heights. Let’s delve into some practical solutions to address your concerns and help you excel in this underappreciated yet crucial area of expertise.
Embrace the Challenge
Real-Life Example: Jason’s Story
Jason, a recent graduate with a degree in Information Technology, found himself in a similar dilemma. Despite his experience in Network Administration on Windows devices, he was unsure about delving into the realm of Linux. However, he decided to face his fears head-on and embrace the challenge.
Expand Your Skillset
Real-Life Example: Sarah’s Success
Sarah, a seasoned IT professional, realized the importance of diversifying her skills to stay relevant in the industry. By honing her Linux administration skills, she not only enhanced her job prospects but also opened up new opportunities in high-demand fields.
Seek Mentorship and Training
Real-Life Example: Mike’s Mentor
Mike, a tech enthusiast with a passion for learning, sought out a mentor who guided him through the nuances of Linux administration. With hands-on training and expert guidance, he quickly gained confidence and expertise in this underappreciated area of admin.
In conclusion, while Linux administration may seem daunting at first, it presents a wealth of opportunities for growth and advancement in the tech industry. By embracing the challenge, expanding your skillset, and seeking mentorship and training, you can position yourself as a sought-after Linux admin and stand out in a sea of applicants. So, don’t let fear hold you back – dive into the world of Linux administration and let your skills shine bright! 💻🚀
Everyone and their mother who starts in desktop support knows Windows, so I’d say yes Linux is a bit more specialized and a better skill to have when competing against people.
I did every lab in college in Linux(besides AD labs or a Windows only service) as it seemed like a great way to get ahead when 90% of the class would always try to use Windows. Nabbed a system engineer position right out of college and worked with same ridiculous use cases on Zabbix(25k values a second), Splunk(5.4tb of logs a day), and Chef(thousands of servers).
I felt if I hadn’t used Linux during my student work, internship, and school I wouldn’t have been able to get such a good job right out of college.
I think with Linux you need to know shell scripting to be a good one. However I would say there are more need for them than the Windows side.
I think it is harder to find the windows talent than Linux because Linux is the newer shiny thing that sooooo many have learned. I think people forget windows server is a thing.
You have a degree, experience, and were in the military so you already stand out.
I think we will see a large industry transition to Linux in the next 10 years. I base that opinion solely on the fact that I expect Broadcom to ruin VMware forcing many non-enterprise companies to find something new. I expect enterprise Linux and containerization to take off causing DevOps to become a popular role replacing standard Systems Administration.
Also, anyone with the keyword “Linux” instantly jumps to the top of my resume pile. We only have 5 Linux servers in a 300+ server environment, but none of my windows engineers know it. Even super basic navigation like permissions, file operations, and even SSH is uncommon until you hit senior levels unless you are specifically looking for a Linux Admin.
I think you’d be smart to add Linux skills, even just basic functions, to your resume. Download a free copy of something like CentOS or Rocky to an old laptop (or build a vm if you’re feeling fancy) and dive in.
I think Linux tends to be in a weird spot where it kind of defines the meme of “FastAPI creator doesn’t qualify for job asking for 4+ years of experience with FastAPI because the programming language he created is only 1.5 years old”.
When job searching trying to go from Windows => Linux I’ve frequently found that nearly all positions demand a minimum 5-10 years of experience with Linux, so it seemed like a thing where everyone demands the experience and no one is willing to train.
I don’t want to say that it’s undermanned, but in general, linux knowledge generally will command a higher pay. The vast majority of enterprise environments are powered by linux. If you want to go into cloud, you need to know linux like 99% of the time.
For as popular as linux is the amount of people that I would even trust to try to work on it is shockingly low. So yes, install mint add it the cv.