I'm diving into AWS training and also plan to tackle Linux system administration. I'm considering going for the Linux Foundation Certified Sysadmin (LFCS) to solidify my Linux skills. Do you think combining AWS and Linux is a smart move for launching a career in cloud or DevOps? Or should I be looking at a different certification like the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)? I'd love to hear your thoughts and advice!
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Honestly, I wouldn’t stress too much about formal Linux qualifications. Grasp the basics, and use tools like ChatGPT for everything else!
For sure! Alongside your AWS and Linux skills, definitely dive into CI/CD practices. Learning about containers and orchestration tools like Kubernetes is also key, plus a ton of other things once you get started. It’s a fun ride!
Absolutely, it's a great match! Don't forget to incorporate automation into your skillset as well.
That’s definitely a solid start! Along with AWS and Linux, consider picking up basic Python and JavaScript skills. Familiarize yourself with JSON and YAML too. After that, learning something like Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) would be super beneficial!
Thanks! What about CI/CD practices?
Realistically, you don’t need to have deep Linux knowledge. Sure, it's useful, but with the modern containerized landscape, you'll be managing OS less often. I’d suggest knowing Linux at a developer level and get comfortable with Google to solve any issues. Focus on learning the dev toolchain, handling containers, and configuring software instead.
This is spot on! There comes a point when you realize you can't recall everything, so understanding concepts is key. I’m confident with cloud services because I know I can figure things out. After years as a Linux sysadmin, I still have to Google some basics just for speed.
Totally relate! That was my entire past three years. Didn't even make it to Kubernetes yet!