Hey everyone! I recently started my journey as a junior infrastructure engineer, and I'm diving into Azure, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365. As I'm just getting settled, I'd love to hear your advice on what skills I should focus on mastering in my first few months. Are there any specific projects I should consider to gain practical experience? Thanks a bunch!
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One of the best things you can do is learn from your more experienced colleagues. Stay humble and listen to what they say—trying to prove you know more than them can only create frustration. Instead, approach problems thoughtfully and ask for their insights to gain a better understanding.
Exactly! Remember, experience often trumps certifications in this field. Observing how seniors approach challenges can really shape your understanding.
Take your time to learn the ropes before trying to implement big changes—you might not fully understand why things are set up in a certain way. A recommended read is 'PowerShell in a Month of Lunches.' It’s really helping me get into scripting basics, which is key for your role.
Get comfortable with PowerShell! You'll be using it a lot, and it's a great tool to have in your belt for managing Azure and Microsoft environments.
I know a bit about everything, but I'm still learning. My senior suggested a project involving Copilot 365 integration with Microsoft 365. Is this a good starting point? It feels a bit overwhelming.
That makes a lot of sense! Do you have any tips for handling situations when seniors seem frustrated by my questions? Sometimes I feel like I'm just asking the basics.