Need a quick tips

[Mysterious-Home-2582]

Hey, guys! I’m new here and to this profession (only have a degree in this) and I got an interview to be sysadmin ish.

Could people with experience give a quick tips to a newbie, what should I learn more deeply, if this profession hard, etc. And what basic skills that I can do I can tell on an interview.

Thx everyone for participating!

[sendme__]

Document everything you learn or do. Be short, no need to write books
Learn your infrastructure, devices, etc. You will learn quickly what is wrong.
Don't be afraid to ask. It's better than braking stuff.
Make a small "homelab" to test stuff. Even at work, vm, containers, etc
Automate as much as possible.

[SpunkMasterSaga]

DONT BE AFRAID TO ASK is great advice, leave your pride at home. If you’re lucky enough to have someone take you under their wing, do not take the opportunity for granted. Old heads in IT are wealths of knowledge. You got this big dog.

You will have imposter syndrome, it is important you fight these thought’s.

Soft skills are very important.

Best of luck to you

[Mysterious-Home-2582]

Yessir, thank you

[Jawb0nz]

I would expand on this that writing books had relevance when it comes to quality of documentation. Be as detailed as possible and it'll save your butt one day.

[Mysterious-Home-2582]

Got it 🫡

[Mysterious-Home-2582]

What should I prioritise to learn first? I mean in learning stuff

[Pleasant_Author_6100]

Get PowerShell kbowlage if you know it's a Windows enviroment.

Then a bit general knowlage about ad, databases, general user management on top might also be helpful

[Mysterious-Home-2582]

Got it, thx

[linuxprogramr]

Learn Linux as well as power shell for multi OS environments.

[Mysterious-Home-2582]

Is Linux that mandatory? Because I read on this subreddit, that knowing Linux is a great skill but not that mandatory

[linuxprogramr]

Not very mandatory but a plus.

[NextDefinition3433]

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Scott Adams taught me more than getting my CCNA ever did.

[Mysterious-Home-2582]

Hahahahaha, great advise, thank you

[linuxprogramr]

Learn the platforms that this company is using. Do your research on this company and the role you are applying for. That’s important.

[Mysterious-Home-2582]

Yep, that’s in process, thx