I've been working as a helpdesk tech for about four months and primarily use Ubuntu on my personal devices. However, my workplace is largely Windows-based. I just found out we'll be collaborating with a vendor that needs us to set up and maintain a Linux server for their software. Since I use Ubuntu at home, I've been tasked with implementing and configuring this server. Unfortunately, my Linux knowledge is pretty basic—mostly limited to commands like 'cd', 'ls', and 'mv'.
I've expressed my concerns about my lack of experience, but they just say I know more than they do. I'm looking for advice on what steps I can take now, especially since there's no clear timeline yet. I truly want to gain this experience and love working with Linux, but I'm feeling a bit lost. What should I do to prepare and not just 'fake it'?
2 Answers
Check out DigitalOcean's tutorials. They have guides on setting up and securing an Ubuntu server. Also, think about the vendor's needs in terms of access, permissions, and accounts.
Absolutely, those tutorials are a great way to get started!
It's actually simpler than you think. Just dive in and start researching as you go along. Taking on more responsibility is a great opportunity!
Linode offers similar resources. Both sites have clear instructions that are easy to follow!