04-22-2010
Path to Linux / Unix Systems Administrator
Hello!
I have seen similar questions asked about how to become a system administrator. Most would say experience is more important than just getting a certificate and even a degree. However, I haven't found a good information how to build experience from a newbie to entry-level systems administrator. Do you have a recommendation of books, websites, articles and learning materials that would guide a newbie toward path to linux / unix systems administrator?
I have read FreeBSD handbook and used FreeBSD as my first "unix" experience. Then I switched to Ubuntu for my main home desktop usage. I am starting to look into OpenSolaris and Solaris docs (Solaris 10 System Administration Collection at docs.sun.com). I am even tempted to attempt to study RHCE exam but wondering if it will help me gain experience (not just to earn the certificate itself). I guess I am wandering aimlessly not sure what steps to take. However, I know I fell in love with unix / bsd / linux. :-)
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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LEARN ABOUT OPENSOLARIS
updatemanager
updatemanager(1M) System Administration Commands updatemanager(1M)
NAME
updatemanager - start the Sun Update Manager application
SYNOPSIS
updatemanager
DESCRIPTION
The updatemanager command starts the Sun Update Manager application. The Sun Update Manager is a graphical user interface (GUI) that you
can use to manage updates and patches on your Solaris system.
For more information about using this application, see the Sun Update Manager 1.0 Administration Guide in the Sun Update Connection, System
Edition Collection on docs.sun.com.
You can also manage updates and patches on the command line by using the smpatch command. See the smpatch(1M) man page.
ATTRIBUTES
See attributes(5) for descriptions of the following attributes:
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+
| ATTRIBUTE TYPE | ATTRIBUTE VALUE |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+
|Availability |SUNWupdatemgru |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+
|Interface Stability |Unstable |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+
SEE ALSO
smpatch(1M), attributes(5)
SunOS 5.11 11 Oct 2005 updatemanager(1M)