Hey there! I'm currently a BSc graduate (I'll finish in 2025) majoring in Computer Science, Electronics, and Mathematics. Right now, I'm self-studying to become a Linux Admin or DevOps engineer, but I'm feeling a bit stuck even after putting in a lot of effort. I've been watching videos, doing labs, and documenting my progress on GitHub while preparing for the RHCSA EX200 exam. However, I'm starting to doubt if I'm truly learning or just going through the motions. I can't afford the RHCSA exam yet without help from my family, and the pressure is mounting as I'm applying for internships and junior roles online without many replies. I'd love some advice on whether this path is realistic, which specific skills or labs I should focus on to increase my chances of landing a job, and where to find these opportunities—on-site or remote. Any personal experiences from others who have self-studied Linux and succeeded would really help! Thanks a lot!
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Have you thought about using an old laptop as a Proxmox host? It's a great way to create multiple virtual machines and test things without the hassle of hardware issues. You can easily snapshot your setup and revert changes if something goes wrong. This hands-on practice will teach you much more than just watching tutorials. Plus, Linux is such a vast field; you'll keep discovering new things even after years in the industry!
Honestly, even a low-spec laptop can handle light virtualization, especially with Linux. Just be mindful of what you’re running simultaneously, and you should be fine.
Considering a Raspberry Pi or a second-hand laptop might actually be a game changer for you. Hands-on practice is invaluable and often beats just following along with videos.
Could you explain how having a physical setup might be better than just sticking with online tutorials? I'm wondering how that hands-on experience adds value.
For sure! When you troubleshoot a real machine or even a Pi, you're going to encounter issues that tutorials don’t cover. It’ll push you to think critically and learn more effective problem-solving skills.
I looked up Proxmox and it seems like a good fit! But can my old laptop run virtualization with just 4GB of RAM? I'm using VMware Workstation on Windows right now to play with VMs, but I'd love to get more hands-on experience. Any advice?