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. _______________________________________________ ILUGC Mailing List: http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
