One certified, now wait.. *certifiable* NT Admin to another, the only really
beneficial thing that will help you understand Linux networking is the general
networking knowledge from MCSE. If you took the course from Microsoft (as opposed to a
technical college that incorporates the courseware) The product-specific knowledge and
experience points us towards the point-and-click MS view of getting things done.
Sure, MS still hadn't been able to get the scheduler, and some net use commands, and
miniscule "etc." into gui with NT (and I'm too nauseated by 2000 to search for the
stuff) but the will eventually. But that's not enough command line experience--in my
opinion--to make one a decent Linux admin.
One thing you'll notice with Linux (and I'll bet you become addicted) is the
flexibility of configuration of it and the ability for total control (through command
line) when administering Linux from a remote console. It's not the quirk Novell
RConsole crap. And you're not limited by 5 or so gui apps in NT Server, or the
insecurities of Microslut's SMS.
There is definitely a steep learning curve--at least it's there for me--but I believe
it's well worth it.
AND, the ability to integrate a FREE, (wish I could get the caps larger) RELIABLE, and
FULLY FUNCTIONAL SMB file/print server into an NT domain will save any open-minded MIS
department lots.
The potential Linux has for completely destroying the MS Server market is
incredible...it's the "fear" of the OS that is limiting its growth in the corporate
market.
I would definitely work toward certification, but there aren't as many companies that
will really care about it just yet as are ones that like to see "MCP, MCP+Internet,
MSCE, and MSCE+Internet" on a cute, colourful, little waste of yellow-ish plastic.
Can only say this 'cause it's my opinion, but I expected I'm not all that alone.
--Greg
> Hello there
>
> I am a Windows NT Network Administrator "MCSE" now i would like to extend my
> skill & go for Linux Administration. now the question is that does my
> being an Nt administrator help me in any way with Linux.?
> Also what should i know to be a good Linux Admin ? I heard linux users have
> to
> do a lots of programing too do i have to do that as well ?
>
> thankyou
> Faisal
>
>
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