Minh Van wrote:
>
> do people use linux with real expectations of gaining 'pure' linux sys
> admin positions or do they use it as a sort of primer for unix admin jobs
> ?
Both, most Unices (with the exception of AIX) are pretty much the same
when you come down to it...
> would, and could somebody who uses linux expect a realistic (good) outcome
> from an employer demanding linux or linux-related skills ? i'm just
> wondering about the potential demand or better likelihood of somebody who
> puts the effort to master it and the corresponding professional
> recognition that linux gives them ?
When we hire admins we look for Solaris, AIX, and FreeBSD, but that is
because that is what we use. We would certainly smile on Linux as a sign
that you could learn. Once you have the concepts, then it is easy to
send someone on a 5 day course for them to make a transition.
I would think experience with something is better than no experience at
all.
I got my first job as a Solaris admin on the basis that I could admin
Linux, and was a quick learner. That was only a few years ago now...
Cheers,
Mikal
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