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How much is Age a factor in being considered for a job in System Administration [closed]
I'm 19 (20 this year) started using Linux with my first Gentoo server at age 16. Did my CISCO CCNA during year 11 and 12 of my high school along side another certification in IT. Used much of my time ...
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Personal reviews and asking for the raise [closed]
I have a personal review coming up, and usually a pay raise is discussed. I've been here for a little over a year now, and when I started, I had no prior experience doing server administration, just ...
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Which Red Hat version i need to prepare for red hat exams? [closed]
Which Red Hat version i need to prepare for red hat exams?
(maybe centos anough )
Thanks
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Listing side projects in a jr. sysadmin resume
I have many "side-projects" that were not part of my past jobs. Just for example:
Configuring web site environment for professors and friends
Configuring a Linux box that does the routing, firewall ...
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job hunting - dual-platform experience [closed]
I'm on the market looking for a new job. Currently employed, I'm an IT supervisor who's burned out, and missing the hands-on days of sysadmin work. My current day comprises about 40% management, 60% ...
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What degree would be most useful in a system administration career?
I'm getting to the point where I need to start looking into colleges and degrees. I don't think that Computer Science is a good degree for system administrators simply because it seems to be more ...
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What counts as experience?
I'm currently a high school student wanted to be a system administrator. The biggest thing I see on most job advertisements is experience. What really counts has experience? Is running and configuring ...
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Where Can I get good certification as server admin? [closed]
I programmer without job.
Where Can I get good security network certification (online ) as server admin, that will help me to get better Job?
Thanks
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Getting out of the Helpdesk. Getting into the system administration [closed]
Today I found out that the job which would have been a promotion for me went to an outside candidate. The position is for a systems admin on our LAN team.
I have been working on the helpdesk here ...
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Entering IT field with only hobby experience? [closed]
I can build computers, install servers, network mac, linux, and windows, build servers, do support etc. I do all of this at home/for friends/for hobbies. I have worked with computers every day since I ...
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where to look for computer technician jobs
Hi I am currently studying for the A+ certification, I plan to have it by the end of this month and I plan to go for farther education. I’ve built two high end computers by myself for a friend and ...
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Programmer or IT: How did you decide
Im sure many of you had the choice of being a programmer or doing IT. How did you come to the conclusion of one over another. I know its not a real question, but many of you seem the best to answer ...
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Sys admin - where to start?
I'm thinking to change my career path and become the system administrator (Windows systems). I'm a proficient power user and would like to extend my knowledge.
I do realize that there is a long path ...
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How do I get into an interviewer's mind?
I am about to go for an interview to be the IT Administrator for a small law firm. I am confident that I am more qualified and a much better fit than the person that is looking after their systems at ...
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Following the Joel Test for SysAdmin; For all the places don't meet the test, what needs to be done, and in what order? [closed]
Following The Joel Test for SysAdmin there have been some great suggestions; but imagine for a sec that you're already working for someone who doesn't meet the test, or you're being asked to bring an ...
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What is an acceptable on-call agreement between employee and employer?
IT is full of heroics; many of us carry a paging device, like Batman waiting in his cave for the Bat Signal. What's a fair compensation for on-call schedules? Is it acceptable to handle emergency ...
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The Joel Test for system administrator jobs
Based on “Organizational issues” — sore spots of IT? I think it would be fair to say that system administrators need to determine if a place is worth working at. There is a similar well known test ...
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Securing an Entry-Level Admin Job
I have been looking for over a year for a network admin position. I have a degree in computer networks, as well as A+ and Network+ certifications. I have worked with a UNIX based network as an intern ...
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What's the difference between a system adminstrator and a systems analyst?
How does your specific organization draw the line? Is there a difference in duties, wages or qualifications needed?
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How to interview a sysadmin candidate? [closed]
What kinds of questions would you ask and what scenarios would you describe, what kinds of answers would you look for?
I don't ask for specific questions. I would like to know which interview ...
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SysAdmin Job Request, how to make the Job Post?
We have to contract a SysAdmin for my Company, we always contract developers and now we need a sysadmin, we have Windows platform. What are the minimum knowledge that Is required for this position?
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What is the true value of a LPI certification?
I was wondering what is the value of an LPI certification in the real world.
I've heard it's useful and all, but I'd like to hear some other opinions.
Would a certification really help me get a job? ...
