well, I think I am on my for a good start. A lot of thanks goes to you guys who helped a lot in the pointing a good direction for me to take.

I have inrolled myself with PCC for a course called "OS:Linux" and another called "Intro to Unix". I should start with those two classes on June 26. I can not wait

I also have managed to get myself a IBM AIX box and it all loaded and ready to go as soon as I am ready

Annnd, I also took Neo advise and I will actually continue on my Certs and education with MS products and then work on integrating my home LAN that include Win2K Pro and Advanced server, with my IBM Unix box

I guess I have my hands full for a while and that should give me a lot of hand-on experience that I will need

Again, Thanks to all who helped here and I will keep you guys updated