06-24-2011
New unix user questions
Hi all,
New here with a few questions. I've been reading a few similar threads to this one, but wanted a fresh perspective. A little about my self. I'm doing telephone and internet connectivity support at the moment. Self studying to get my A+ certification. In my mind, I'm about a month or 2 from being ready to test...probably close to 2. I have some networking, pc repair experience and enjoy working from the command line. I think I would enjoy being a UNIX admin.
1. Any advice on becoming a UNIX admin? Should I get a network+ cert next to ensure I have all the networking essentials before working on a UNIX cert?
2. Recommended books or online study guides, courses for learning UNIX?
3. Is there a particular version of UNIX that is more in demand these days?
4. Is there a program or software that I can download to have a UNIX enviroment to practice and learn in that you guys recommend?
5. Besides these questions and scouring the forums, do you have any other advice?
Thanks in advance! Glad to be hear
amazing ping
Last edited by joeyg; 06-24-2011 at 04:41 PM..
Reason: revised title
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