[PLUG] How to get ahead in spite of PCC(was the Venting thing)

[Vincent Yau]

Besides books and classes, I also find a few Linux magazines to be quite
a good tutorial.  Linux Journal comes to my mind.  It
usually introduces concepts at a very beginning and practical level.
It will provide links so you can go and investigate further if you so 
choose.


>From: techmage at aracnet.com (Prutzer)
>Reply-To: plug at lists.pdxlinux.org
>To: plug at lists.pdxlinux.org
>Subject: [PLUG] How to get ahead in spite of PCC(was the Venting thing)
>Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2004 02:56:09 GMT
>
>On Mon, 5 Jan 2004 18:18:06 -0800, you wrote:
>
> >Prutzer (techmage at aracnet.com) typed this ...
> >> Is there anywhere I can take classes in Unix/Linux (200 level or
> >> better) so I can prepare myself for the job market?
> >
> >Most Linux/Uinx admins that I know got all their training on the job. Of
> >course, the economy was better then, so you might have to try something
> >a little different.
>And If the economy was a little better, I would be trying to do it
>that way too!
>
> >I've been running small networks of Suns and Linux and Windows since
> >about 1992 (not so much Linux in 92, since it wasn't production quality
> >then), and I think the Cisco certifications are a great place to start.
> >If you understand networking and troubleshooting, you have a strong
> >foundation. Then maybe Linux+ or server+ certification (MS-heavy, but
> >lots of generic stuff too) and some low-wage work to get experience and
> >you'll have a nice resume.
>I started going this way as well when I first learned that PCC was
>moving away from Unix/Linux teaching. So, Yeah, I'm going to take the
>Cisco classes as well as the FiberOptic classes because they make
>sense to me to learn as an Admin. Heck, I think the fiberoptic should
>be part of the CIS degree as well as the Cisco, but they make WAY to
>much money if the school offers them separately.
>
>
> >I'm not saying that a degree is a bad idea, just that Linux admins don't
> >usually have one that directly relates to their work. A degree in any
> >hard science will be very useful, though.
>The Degree is for me. I've wanted to finish it since I started in
>1973, but just never had the right opportunity or reason to do it
>until 2001. Now, I just want to finish and to be educated and useful
>afterwards.
> >Good luck!
> >
> >--Kurt
>Thanks and don't stop shining your light for those of us walking in
>darkness and despair.
>
>
>Thanks,
>Harry
>Dont immanentize the eschaton
>
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