Linux is hot Cake right now. Everybody is looking for Linux talent. Recruiters are knocking down the doors of anybody with Linux experience, and there are tens of thousands of jobs waiting to be filled.
Are you ready with Linux skill Environment...
Few EXAMPLE where Linux skill set required ....
Software defined networking (SDN)is in Linux
Network functions virtualization(NFV) is in Linux
Internet of Things (IOT) (Cisco DevNet: IOx) is in Linux
Python is in linux
Cloud Technlogy is in Linux (open stack- red hat to mirantis, etc ..
Devops is in Linux
puppet is in Linux
ansible is in Linux
docker is in Linux
chef is in Linux, etc.........
there are many mores ....:
Over the last year, the continuing rise of open cloud platforms and the increasing need for support for open source security projects have created even more demand for pros with special expertise in that area..Emerging technologies in cloud computing such as OpenStack will be key to navigating this changing landscape...
But what if you want to take advantage of this trend and you’re new to Linux? How do you get started?
Install Linux
It should almost go without saying, but the first key to learning Linux is to install Linux.
Practice!
Practice makes perfect, and that’s as true for Linux as it is for any musical instrument or sport. Once you’ve installed Linux, use it regularly. Perform key tasks over and over again until you can do them easily without reference material. Learn the ins and outs of the command line as well as the GUI. This practice will ensure that you’ve got the skills and knowledge to be successful as a professional Linux sysadmin.
Get Certified
You’ll need this certification because this is how you will prove to employers that you have the necessary skills to be a professional Linux sysadmin.There are several Linux certifications on the market today, and all of them have their place.
List of Unix and Linux Certifications
In the Linux certifications world the leaders are Red Hat and LPI, but also other companies like Oracle are near behind them.
In the UNIX certifications world we can find three leaders Oracle with Solaris, HP with HP-UX and IBM with AIX. Also BSD has its own certifications
Red Hat creates with the Linux certification path, a lot for the whole industry and also creates new visions for other technologies.
Red Hat has in the portfolio 6 Linux certifications based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator (RHCVA)
Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist (RHCDS)
Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS)
Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
Get Involved
There are also many online communities available to you as you learn Linux. These sites and communities provide help and support to both individuals new to Linux or experienced administrators:
Linux.com
training.linuxfoundation.org
http://community.ubuntu.com/help-information/
https://forums.opensuse.org/forum.php
http://wiki.centos.org/Documentation
Learn To Love The Documentation:
Last but not least, if you ever get stuck on something within Linux, don’t forget about Linux’s included documentation. Using the commands man (for manual), info and help, you can find information on virtually every aspect of Linux, right from within the operating system.
sysadmin Type
Novice sysadmin:
Strong drive to learn
Ability to follow instructions
Knowledge of security requirements.
Take first professional certification. CompTIA Linux+, Linux Professional Insitute’s LPIC-1, and The Linux Foundation’s new Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) are good choices. These certs require knowledge such as Managing file permissions, creating backups, partitioning storage devices and troubleshooting filesystem issues.Contribute to an open source infrastructure project, such as Red Hat-sponsored oVirt.Join a local Linux meetup group as well as online communities such as LinkedIn’s Linux Users & Open Source Developers group.
Junior sysadmin:
Working experience of platform used - at least 24 months
Proven track record of resolving basic issues associated with system configuration management, resource sharing and basic networking concepts.
Ability to train users in applications and operating system fundamentals and to write basic documentation.
Experience in resolving security issues
Experience in records retention and destruction policies
Experience with user identity management
Ability to monitor and identify network policy violations and system breaches
Ability to communicate in non-technical terms to non-technical people
Understands strategic direction of enterprise's system and business operational direction
Ability to write scripts in some administrative language, such as Perl, Python, VBScript or Windows PowerShell.
Senior sysadmin
Work experience on multiple platforms, with at least four years with the current platform
Familiarity with the principles and practice of system configuration management and a broad understanding of the role of desired configuration as part of strategic organizational knowledge
Ability to solve problems quickly
Ability to establish processes and automate them to track and implement system solutions
Ability to modify system to meet new security requirements
Ability to participate in setting strategic direction for system
Viewed as an expert in the system by peers
Ability to write proposals or papers
Ability to act as a vendor liaison, make presentations to customers or client audiences or professional peers
Ability to work closely with upper management.
Linux with below skill make you HERO in Industry
1. Knowledge in at least one of the upper tier scripting language is a must. You have options before you, for instance, Python, Perl, Ruby or
more, but you need to make yourself proficient in at least one of them.
2. Experience is welcome, but you at least need to have some hands-on experience of system management, system setup and managing Linux or
Solaris based servers as well as configuring them.
3. Knowledge in shell programming and architecture is valued very much in the job market. If you know Buorne or Korn well, you can even score a
high-paying salary with minimal experience.
4. Storage technologies like FC, NFS or iSCSI is great, while knowledge regarding backup technologies is a must for a system administrator.
5. Knowledge in testing methodologies like Subversion or Git is definitely a plus, while knowledge of version control is also an advantage.
6. You need to know the basics of configuration management tools like Puppet and Chef to present yourself with confidence in front of the interviewer.
7. Skills with system and application monitoring tools like SNMP or Nagios are also important, as they show your ability as an administrator in a team setting.
8. Knowing how to operate virtualized VMWare server is also a great skill to boast in your resume.
9. And last but not least, an ITIL Foundation certification will all but secure your employment in any company looking for a capable and qualified Linux system administrator.
Linux System Administration Basics :
https://www.linode.com/docs/tools-reference/linux-system-administration-basics
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