How to become a System Administrator

The most common question I get is "How do I become a system administrator". While I can't give a tailored answer to everyone that asks that, I take a look at the advice on the internet and give you my thoughts on it.

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[evelyndidi]

Love your videos! I switch industries and had to start over with my career journey which has been challenging, but I actually had an interview for a Systems Supervisor recently! My background includes:
Bachelors and Masters degree (completely unrelated to tech field),
1 previous tech job as a software automation tester (which I used as a stepping stone into IT world),
1 previous job in project/program management,
AWS cloud Practitioner certified,
Scrum Master certified,
VERY Basic entry level skills:  bash scripting, python, json & yaml (I don't like coding lol), mySQL workbench, git, AWS cloud, software development process and testing.
I also have a very basic understanding of network and databases. System Administrator position varies greatly from company to company, as do most IT roles, so try to find those that fit your knowledge set. One last fun fact : NONE of my previous boss or managers had upper level degrees or certifications and they told me they just "got lucky" ! Hope this helps.

[pkmnrangermirkat]

Noticed last 10 years, Jr roles have vanaished. Though Support level 2 or really 3 can be considered jr admin but IT jobs aren’t that great with job titles

[tramellmalone]

I'm a Desktop Support Technician looking to do Sys Admin. Love your videos very appreciative.🙌

[bestechdeals]

Selam Henok, glad seeing another habesha fellow in this industry. Nice! well put together!

I'll come with more questions. Thanks

[vmlkutm]

I have interview for this job and this video is very helpful, thank you

[michaelharris]

May I ask your thoughts on the AZ-104 vs DP-300, would you say A-104 is more System Admin useful vs DP-300?

[siamimam]

Bro this video is so HELPFUL! thank you so much.

[yuriykazmirchuk]

Nice and interesting video, thank you! If a person has passion and persistence (kind of KAIZEN method, baby steps), then everything is possible.

[yeilynnunez]

Thanks for the helpful video! This may sound like a silly question, sorry, but as a sys admin what kind of personal projects could one work on?

[Caribbeantechie]

Great video! Found your channel by searching for system administrator. With Microsoft moving away from the certs like MCSA MSCE, what alternative certs would you recommend? Currently in the role of service desk/help desk seeking to advance to jr sys adm.

[johnvardy]

Hi Great Content
Ok gut all of these stuff with some search but give us your opinion what did you do if you do all over again, from zero some steps .
People like you with experience i think habe more things to tell.
Maybe many of us eliminate our time.
Thanks man

[mychalbyrum]

Love your videos! You have helped me out a bunch with finding the right path to take

[vishnug]

Hi, Is there any free certifications for system admin ? could you recommend some of them

[disgruntledvet]

Hey man I’m in GA/AL definitely need a mentor lol

[jasonmoore]

the question is 'what skills do i need to sysadmin"

[Rajeevkumar-hybm]

Sir which jobs are entry level in system administration?

[nishantpagare]

Hello sir
My name is Nishant pagare
I passed tha the RHCSA exam
And I certified from Redhat organization

[inputimmersion]

I work in a team of 12 and none of us have degrees.

[carlos]

I have a question, could I find a remote job like sysadmin jr? I feel that 95% of the IT / technology jobs are for programmers

[shadavaleezodji]

They offer course at my college for system administrator I'm really thinking about it start entry level still I get my bachelors.