[Cialug] a question

[Don Ellis]

One other thing to consider: build your test machines as VMs in VirtualBox.
Besides being convenient, you'll also gain proficiency in VBox (add to
resume). Consider installing vboxtool, allowing easier command line control
and automated startup/save of VMs. Comment out the ones you don't want to
start every time, and start them manually when you want.

I like the convenience because you can create/enable/disable multiple
machines of arbitrary configurations quickly. You can duplicate a machine by
exporting it and importing it. You can set up different network
configurations, change them, adjust them quickly. You can build an internal
network (two ways) or bridge them to your existing network.

Just be sure you have enough RAM to run as many machines as you want to try.
Still, it's much cheaper than having multiple hard machines,

--Don Ellis

On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 11:52 AM, <j.bengtson at mchsi.com> wrote:

> 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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