How to (Should you) be a Linux Admin/Devops/SRE in 2021 (vlog) | IT and DevOps Career Secrets

In this video, I talk about how to become a linux admin, SRE or DevOps engineer in 2021, or build a tech career that will be built on a solid foundation of technical skills.

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[maxmustermann]

Dang this video is a goldmine. Not just how to get a job, but full on take on pros and cons, full skills overview, career paths and what to focus on, general advice how to succeed and more considerations. Pure value, thanks so much!

[MoveInSilence]

Thank you for this video. I just seen a video about becoming a Linux Sys. Admin through Yellowtail Tech and wanted more info on Linux Sys. Admin. This is exactly what I was looking for!

[shell]

Nice talk, being able to break complex things into simpler parts while explaining them in a clear way is a skill very few possess. You must be a very good teacher! I definitely agree with the importance of passion as an essential component in choosing a career, that's part of what got me into Linux in the first place...an innate curiosity for understanding why and how things work the way they do.

[losxlakers]

I’ve always loved the to the point non sugar coated advice you give.

[seanmui]

This is what I needed to hear someone who's been in the industry talk about..

Thanks sir.

[darren]

I hope you're doing well. We hope to hear from you soon. I stumbled across you channel late and although this vid is about two years old it has been the most insightful. Thank you

[supervert]

Great video! I know there’s no straight path to becoming the best person in IT but it’s great you put together steps to take to build a great foundation in it. There’s not a lot of videos with good visuals like this so thanks a lot. I’m studying computer science and from what I’ve seen so far, there are not too many students that seem interested in this core stuff here.

[RunePonyRamblings]

"If you weren't born an expert don't bother trying to learn because you weren't destined for it and tech is only for the chosen."

Such _great_ advice!

[dasentertainment]

This video is so straightforward that I am sure even a career consultant would learn a lot from it. Thank you for sharing your experience. I am just starting my career and now have an idea of what to do.

[rewatsingh]

this video is not just a information it's a healing too..

[bioman]

Amazing video. This should be a must for any person who thinks about getting into Cloud/DevOps roles.

[Tapster]

I was a radio guy I didn't know a damn thing but I jumped a service desk job I'm 2012 and now I'm Linux/ Windows / Virtualization is Admin and have been for 6 years.

[edmitchell]

Getting in to tech for the money is a bad idea? I'm far from a tech guru but I bought a 600, 000 house as NOC Engineer. (Literally just monitoring apps). I'm not saying I love going to work every day but I do love being in demand for good paying remote jobs. Tech is great to have in your back pocket in case your hobbies dont pay.

[Oswee]

Networking is just crazy deep topic. I am currently diving into Open VSwitch just to shape the VM traffic... and its just a rabbit hole of all rabbit holes! Trust me! Like.... Linux bridge vs OVS bridge... you even need some time to understand that you hit the wall of linux bridge limitations... and that's sometimes super frustrating. Or... nmcli vs ip. Or Bind vs Dnsmasq vs PowerDNS.. etc... there is just tremendous amount of knowledge to suck in. That's why there is even separate profession - an Network Engineer.

[bandumorris]

I am so happy to have stumbled onto your channel. I am in the middle of doing Linux Administration training, and I have been so frustrated with the course's pay. Thanks for providing a bigger picture of all the components and explaining how they are all intertwined. I am using your roadmap to help me efficiently navigate my course.

[SugarFasting_to_SkeletonCity]

Thank you Man, I always love tech even back with I was highschool, it just happen that I don't have the resource to do so, now that I'm here in united states I switch to Tech and particularly Linux since I'm one of the Dual booter and distro hopper, I really enjoy troubleshooting my old laptop before i really enjoy the problem solving aspect. best job out there, never a dull moment, and it always a new issue and plenty of different way of fixing it. I will be a cloud engineer soon, I keep learning new stuff.

[RVADrummer]

Thanks for this video.... it's quite eye opening. I was in tech 20 years ago... centered mainly in UNIX and network admin. But, I am definitely interested in getting back into the game.

[russell]

Its funny how snarky some of these people are in the comments because you're honest about the nature of the profession. I guess most people would rather be gasslit into thinking that that they can do anything they feel like.

[mdnaseer]

Sir, after a long screen time searching for cloud related contents I am truly thankful to you for this video. You nailed it!

[flywittzbeats]

I just decided this is what I should do, and I thank you for helping me come to this conclusion.