#ITSupport #RHCSA #LinuxCommands #CareerDevelopment
šØāš» So, you’ve been working in IT support for a year now, and you feel like your command line knowledge is limited to just cd and ls. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Many IT professionals start off with basic command line knowledge and gradually build their skills over time. If you’re looking to expand your knowledge and advance in your career, there are several steps you can take to continue your professional development.
## Assess Your Current Skills
Before diving into new certifications or courses, it’s important to assess your current skill level and identify areas for improvement. Take note of the commands and tasks you are comfortable with, as well as the ones you struggle with. This will help you focus your efforts on the areas that will have the most impact on your career growth.
## Consider Getting RHCSA Certification
The RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) certification is a great option for IT professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of Linux systems and command line operations. This certification covers a wide range of topics, including file systems, user and group management, and system security. By obtaining an RHCSA certification, you can demonstrate your expertise in Linux administration and enhance your credibility as an IT support professional.
## Explore Additional Training and Resources
In addition to pursuing a certification, there are plenty of resources available to help you expand your command line knowledge. Consider enrolling in a Linux command line course or attending workshops and webinars focused on IT support and system administration. These opportunities can provide hands-on experience and practical knowledge that will benefit you in your role.
## Develop a Learning Plan
To make the most of your free time and continue your professional development, it’s important to create a learning plan that aligns with your career goals. Start by setting specific, achievable objectives for expanding your command line skills. This could include mastering new commands, learning scripting languages, or gaining a deeper understanding of system administration tasks.
## Get Hands-On Experience
One of the best ways to improve your command line skills is to practice regularly and work on real-world projects. Volunteer for challenging IT support tasks that require command line expertise, and seek out opportunities to collaborate with experienced professionals who can mentor you. The more hands-on experience you gain, the more confident and proficient you will become in using command line tools.
## Stay Informed About Industry Trends
As technology continues to evolve, it’s important to stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies. Follow IT blogs, forums, and social media groups to stay up to date on the latest command line tools and best practices. Engaging with the IT community can also provide valuable networking opportunities and access to new learning resources.
In conclusion, if you’re feeling limited in your command line knowledge after a year of working in IT support, remember that there are plenty of opportunities for growth and development. By pursuing certifications like RHCSA, exploring additional training and resources, creating a learning plan, gaining hands-on experience, and staying informed about industry trends, you can continue to advance in your career and become the best IT support professional you can be. Don’t be discouraged by your current skill level ā embrace the opportunity to expand your knowledge and excel in your role. Good luck on your command line journey!
PowerShell in a month of lunches will get you started.
Powershell in a month of lunches is recommended for sure . You telling me you donāt know tracert or NET USER name /DOMAIN
Majority of people don’t remember from their head to be honest, as long as you can google the correct syntax for what you are trying to accomplish you’ll be fine.
Man pages and –help are your friend.
The `apropos` command can also be helpful on the fly to search the man pages for a command you know exists, but you forget.
Also just generally get comfortable with pipes and output redirection if you’re not.
From there, you can usually do whatever you need on the fly. And there is no shame googling a command you forgot.
1 year in IT and you know grep. That’s actually pretty good.
> Should I get RHCSA cert?
RHCSA will definitely take you to the next level in terms of your grasp of Linux administration. It’s a good cert because it’s all practical(i.e. not multiple choice), you have to enter commands at a terminal.
EDIT: In the meantime install VIrtualbox and grab an ISO of your choosing – CentOS is the free “version” of RHEL, install it and use that to practice the commands. https://www.centos.org/download/
There is a ton of free learning out there, via Udemy, YouTube, and just a web search on how to learn Unix.
Why are you asking here?
Well…
what stops you from spinning up a linux vm and learning more.
whats even the point of a post like this christ.
This is a Unix. Might be able to install a Unix library in centos or redhat to use this.
Iāve installed Linux gnu libraries on Solaris and sure other people have.
What is your purpose using this? Retrieving logs and placing them on jira for analysis or something?
Here’s a breakdown of the command:
* `find`: The `find` command is used to search for files based on various criteria such as file name, permissions, ownership, and more.
* `-exec`: This option executes a command on each file that `find` encounters.
* `zgrep`: `zgrep` is a command that searches for a pattern in a file, similar to `grep`, but it compresses the file first.
* `-IH`: These are options for `zgrep`:
+ `-I` tells `zgrep` to search for the pattern in binary files as well (not just text files)
+ `-H` tells `zgrep` to print the file name and line number where the match was found
* `”string”`: This is the pattern that `zgrep` will search for.
* `0`: This is the file name argument for `zgrep`, which refers to the file that `find` is currently processing.
* `l`: This is the newline character, which is used to separate the output of each `zgrep` command.
So, the command `find . -exec zgrep -IH “string” 0 l;` searches for files in the current directory (`.`) and executes `zgrep` on each file to search for the pattern `”string”`. The output will include the file name and line number for each match.
Bro you are good, relax, you will become better. Command line takes time to learn.
Find or buy bash course and go through the basics. The important thing is that it is a course that focuses on basic concepts instead of just typing commands and scripts.
Set up home server, and play around. Try to do some shit.
Try to use man or some other help tool before google or ChatGPT.
I did this with PowerShell and It’s been a year since I RDPed to the server last time.
Are you in a Linux environment? I’m a RHCSA with no experience – and no job. You knowing two commands at work > paper tiger (me)
yum install bash-completion
now you only need to know part of the command
Just build stuff man thatās the only way to solidify the knowledge to your long term memory.
You know cd and last because you do it all the time.
Also weāre all hired to solve problems not regurgitate answers. You donāt need to commit the entirety of the bash language to memory to be a good sis admin just know where to find the answers.
I think you should go after the RHCSA, itās a big and complex test especially early on doing so will highlight how itās more about figuring out how to do something with the tools provided rather than trying to memorize every detail about how redhat 6, 7, 8, etc. works.
Thereās no such thing as an āadvancedā command. Like Some kind of command you can only cast with 30 points invested in the command-line tree. āAdvancedā IT work is finding ways to make the complex simple, and cut the time of lengthy tasks.
ur good. knowing the basic ones are all you need. the rest will come with experience or -man. chmod, grep, find, cd, ls, cat, touch, echo, rm, mv, cp, and iād even say nano or vim as well. just get good with these and ur golden š
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