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Hi,
I'm new to Linux but my background is from IT support mostly windows based which include basic trouble shooting of networks. I would like to get help on how to start on Linux administration and prepare for some certifications. I recently migrated to Canada and want to put my step in IT field here. I have learned that certifications play important role in getting jobs.
If I can get some guidance here I will truly appreciate it.
To learn Bash Scripting: http://www.tldp.org/LDP/abs/abs-guide.pdf, kinda outdated, good info still. Or google learn bash scripting and advanced bash scripting guide and take your pick.
Concerning system specific task I should remind you that it is often necessary to unlearn the windowism you gathered from the past. Here in gnu/linux you should prepare your self to be a real-time learner of new things, else you get frustrated.
To familiarize yourself to gnu/linux system it is most advisable to learn new things from the beginner's perspective; this approach can help you cope up challenges later. Download this well written tutorial for beginners, have this ready at your side always. Use Ctl+F to find the topics needed at hand.
There is no need to enroll on classes if you have enough time to learn things from the desktop alone; only basic computing and mathematical common-sense is needed in learning Gnu/Linux.
Hope that helps.
Good luck.
Last edited by malekmustaq; 01-01-2013 at 06:57 AM.
To learn Bash Scripting: http://www.tldp.org/LDP/abs/abs-guide.pdf, kinda outdated, good info still. Or google learn bash scripting and advanced bash scripting guide and take your pick.
Thanks everyone for replying and helping me so far, I have already started installing Linux on a P4 IBM eserver. I am also thinking to make a few VM's and try different flavours of Linux. I guess installation would not be that great of a problem for me but working on command line wouldn't be easy. If I can get some tips for the command line that would be appreciated.
A load of books/manuals (free to read) www.linuxtopia.org.
For getting a job, check the ads and see what distro (version) they ask for; generally I'd expect Redhat's RHEL in commercial settings to be favourite.
You do have to pay for that, which includes updates & support.
Alternatively, Centos is a free rebuild of RHEL, which includes updates but not support.
A load of books/manuals (free to read) www.linuxtopia.org.
For getting a job, check the ads and see what distro (version) they ask for; generally I'd expect Redhat's RHEL in commercial settings to be favourite.
You do have to pay for that, which includes updates & support.
Alternatively, Centos is a free rebuild of RHEL, which includes updates but not support.
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