On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 11:33 AM, kish <[email protected]> wrote:

> I've done a bit of dev work in data processing, web apps and integration.
>

Integration of what?  An example would be helpful.

> Work dealt mostly writing in different languages and learning protocols and
> breaking things to integrate. I'm fairly knowledgeable in Linux systems.

This is good.    Above experience would help in your transition.

> Have been offered a SysAdmin trainee offer.

IMO, Developers tend to have a silo PoV v/s Sys/Net Admins need to
have a "wide angle" (almost 360 degree) view and good trouble shooting
skills.  Your users will report a symptom and you need to figure out
(very quickly) where in the Network/Host stack the problem could be.
Find a good mentor and don't let go of him/her.

-- Arun Khan

PS - I have worn both hats - developer, systems integration and QA.
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