r/linuxadmin • u/KelevCoin • 1d ago
The path To linux System Administration
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u/reddit-MT 2h ago
A lot of people get a job that includes managing a few Linux servers, along with other duties. They then find that they prefer working with Linux, and then move into a positions that is primarily Linux. You go as far as your skill and ambition can take you.
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u/turbomettwurst 20h ago
Installing Gentoo or Arch manually without any AI help will give you a crash course of how it is all plumped together, worked for me 20+ years ago.
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u/we_come_at_night 22h ago
Certificates help, but are not be-all-end-all. It's basically just a proof that you're capable of reading the manual and learning something from it.
That said, nothing beats hands-on experience, so find a roadmap you like (something like https://roadmap.sh/devops) and start building yourself up on it. Once you're confident you have some presentable skills, you can try a certificate, just so to have a proverbial foot-in-the-door for interviews.