[Cialug] a question

[j.bengtson at mchsi.com]

Another possibility is to set up a PC as a Linux server (pick your distro...or better yet, pick several distros and try them in turn) in your own home network.  Set up a web server and learn everything you can about it.  Set up a file server...print (CUPS) server...email server...DHCP server...firewall...learn them all.  Visit your local library to see if they have any books on the subjects you want to learn.  Visit several libraries until you find one with a decent tech section.  Don't forget about the ISU library, especially if you're an alum.  Try the Half-Price Book Store.  Amazon.com...oreilly.com...Visit IBM's Developerworks website ( http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/views/linux/libraryview.jsp?type_by=Tutorials ).  Look for cheap equipment wherever you can...your employer...local businesses...or government surplus: http://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.AdvSearch&timing1=&timing2=1&suid=IA


----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Davis 
To: Central Iowa Linux Users Group 
Sent: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:43:28 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Re: [Cialug] a question

One possible path is to work somewhere in the IT area of a company
that uses unix/linux.
This offers potential for working yourself into that position down the road.
If you have a strong work ethic and an IT aptitude, plenty (but not
all) of "old" SAs will
consider you if a junior admin position opens up.

The technology constantly changes and keeping up with it is an ongoing cycle.
IMHO IT aptitude, work ethic, good communication skills, knowledge of
business processes, and
"plays well with others" are far more valuable than does this
candidate know X technology.

-Jeff


On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 6:38 AM, chris  wrote:
> Thanks for the advise guys.
>
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