Greg,
AMEN!
What else needs to be said!?
--T.
Greg Stewart wrote:
> 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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