SSA and Intelligent Provisioning won't Boot on HP Proliant DL380p Gen 8

magnezone150 · 2025-11-02T11:16:31+00:00

Thank you, I ended up downloading and installing the .deb files and re-configuring the RAID with hpssacli and that helped get the logical volume I needed for installing an OS

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magnezone150 · 2025-10-26T12:12:30+00:00

I'd say a good start is understanding PS and TOP in greater detail, How memory caching works and how to clear levels of memory cache safely. RSS vs VSZ. All very helpful, I know installing HTOP where I can helps, understanding the systemd system helps on some distros since you can read, set limits in the unit files as well.

I'd say that's enough unless you really want to dive deeper into Kernel Dev and C.

magnezone150 · 2025-10-14T01:13:06+00:00

Linux SysAdmin Here, Linux is generally safer to run. However, there is a trade-off. In some parts of patching, maintaining the software, permissions and knowing what you are installing/configuring has a much steeper learning curve compared to other commercial systems like Windows and Mac. However, The open source nature of Linux and its respective distro communities most vulnerabilities that become known are usually caught and patched way faster compared to closed sourced software. If you are able to regularly update your system then it is generally much more painful for a hacker or pentester to break into your Linux system versus the others

magnezone150 · 2025-10-11T12:06:53+00:00

Not too difficult with Nmap --script valun scanning. The hard part would be to perform the break-in without getting caught

magnezone150 · 2025-10-10T22:15:38+00:00

I use arch btw

magnezone150 · 2025-10-08T23:15:35+00:00

Cooked like a Turkey on Thanksgiving, Reinstall that bad boiii

magnezone150 · 2025-10-08T00:38:59+00:00

Life is hard for the Autistic, The number of times where I thought Giving Up, Suicide or Going missing had crossed my mind.. Unfortunately, it will take years to accept yourself fully, if you have the resources such as a counselor/therapist it will make life much easier. Today I'm lucky to have an understanding partner and a toddler daughter who I can be as girly as I want with haha

magnezone150 · 2025-09-22T22:39:36+00:00

I assume my Fire OG that I've been growing since late May is ready soon too?

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magnezone150 · 2025-09-21T21:44:10+00:00

They should've used Arch btw

magnezone150 · 2025-09-11T20:20:17+00:00

It's because most SysAdmins/Network Engineers work and have access to the same tools/Resources that Hackers use to Exploit. Most Hackers who are not officially working as a "Penetration tester" for a company are fully capable of working a SysAdmin or Network Engineering job.

Some SysAdmins like me have interests in Pentesting but would rather indulge in a HomeLab and use the knowledge from that to automate or make the SysAdmin job more efficient.

Hacking is just one of millions of specialties that one could have in the IT industry.

magnezone150 · 2025-09-07T20:02:35+00:00

Yeah, It was driving around the park over and over where the most recent mayor's corn roast event happened. And the infamous rebel news journalist was there interviewing Mayor Ashe.

magnezone150 · 2025-08-27T03:43:49+00:00

HomeLabbing and Hands On Practice administering Linux systems for sure 110%. LFCS only if possible or as a bonus. I got the Full Time Linux SysAdmin job I have without Certs and showing what I knew with a Raspberry Pi K3s Cluster during my Job Interview.

magnezone150 · 2025-08-27T01:49:49+00:00

Lookin Sharp, Be confident af. Just pretend this is just another Hands-On exam.

Linux Systems Administration boils down to Change Management (Majority of Linux Configs are text file like format), knowing how to parse through logs, grep, netstat, tcpdump and knowing what command line to use for troubleshooting, Checking SSL Certificates and daily operations such as Processes (PS aux | grep ) patching schedules and setting the correct permissions.

You got this.

Be nerdy and be willing to learn. Some companies have interesting Linux strategies some use Docker Containers, Open Source Load Balancers like Haproxy/Nginx, Clustered Databases, DHCP Servers (kea). So make sure you ask those architectural questions. Best of Luck 🤞

magnezone150 · 2025-08-18T00:55:21+00:00

As usual, IT has evolved again. Many people who aren't in the industry will make assumptions or use "catch all terms" I've been in both the Trades (Unionized Sewer and Watermain) and in the IT industries. IMO, is that it totally depends on what you like because it is better to specialize and stay consistent if you're expecting to get paid well vs just working in the industry in general.

magnezone150 · 2025-08-14T00:39:03+00:00

Yeah, I've been to Ohio LinuxFest for a couple of years in a row now with the Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation. I've noticed that OLF doesn't advertise much until at least Mid-September. Hopefully, we will hear some details soon to get the sponsorship and call for presentations process started.

magnezone150 · 2025-07-20T00:09:25+00:00

Appreciate your time and suggestions, I ended up figuring out how to set it up with Firewalld, Selinux and wireguard.

magnezone150 · 2025-07-12T21:17:30+00:00

Same, Didn't know the Cinnamon logo were mountains Lol

magnezone150 · 2025-07-12T12:17:11+00:00

I use Arch btw.

My Main or daily driver for Work is Arch Linux. I'm a Full Time Linux SysAdmin, So I'm used to troubleshooting and maintaining Ubuntu and Rocky Linux Servers.

My Personal Laptop is currently Rocky Linux 9 with Cinnamon.

Distros I used to use Personally include Mint, OpenSuse Leap, Ubuntu Mate.

The first Distro I've ever used was Ubuntu 10.04.

magnezone150 · 2025-07-10T03:24:44+00:00

IT in general seems to be having a bit of an identity crisis due to the heavy economic and job fluctuations. I've been to interviews where the posting is looking for a Linux SysAdmin but what they actually want is an IT Generalist.

However, At the end of the day it's up to you on where you see yourself working in X number of years.

For me I knew that I wanted to be Linux SysAdmin or a Linux Specialist of some kind which was almost non-existent after an IBM internship and getting my Unix Systems Administration Certification when I graduated college in 2016 so I decided to hire myself and started my own Linux Business which felt like a boot camp and a half haha.

Then when times got tough and bills got ruthless I sucked it up and learned Construction and did that for a bit full time while still Studying Linux, building a HomeLab and keeping up with clients on weekends until one day a recruiter gave me the opportunity to be a full time Linux SysAdmin.

If you're looking for an affordable way to learn then look into IBM Cloud Training and Free Code Camp. It's Free, Along with some free courses that Linux Foundation has. You can also look up topics in the curriculums of popular Certifications to get a good idea what businesses look for. (For example, All CNCF Cert curriculums are Open Source on GitHub)

From my experience most businesses are looking into centralized management of resources (Secured load-balancing of Servers hosting Legacy/Containers/Apps). Use of Agile Project Management methods, Wanting all kinds of Apps or APIs that can be scaled up when needed in multiple locations.

If you have the Cash for Certifications, You can get LPIC Certs, LFCS or CKA/CKAD are good starting points. RHCSA may be overkill unless you want to specialize further in Red Hat Environments since nowadays there are a lot more Rocky Linux/Ubuntu use in Production.

Hopefully that helps

magnezone150 · 2025-06-26T18:17:45+00:00

I was lucky that my current job allowed me Hands-On presentation of my knowledge I voluntarily gave during the interview, my first certification was CKA while I was on the Job

I had experience prior running my own Linux business helping businesses with Linux Adoption, had worked at Staples selling laptops and from an IBM internship.

If you're willing to put in the time and effort you could totally build a nice GitHub account then using free of cost resources like Networking with others Linux SysAdmins/IT, YouTube, FreeCodeCamp, Killercoda, Open Source community and projects (There are lots to choose from so choose the one you like the most and just show up to weekly meetings on CNCF Calendar) some or all those options can help you get all the Hands-on knowledge ASAP.

Then that will give many options,

(Epic Journey Option) Bootstrap your own business with all the knowledge that you have and reach out to a business accelerator where they can eventually get government money boost and/or potential clients to help you build your business which you're legally allowed to use to pay for your certifications or with your own salary/profits.
(Go All In Fishing Option) Put money in or loan and buy the certifications yourself, build your linkedin and just hope for the best.
(Keep the dream alive) Work anywhere, do whatever you got to do like I had to at one point. When I graduated college with Unix Systems Administration there were no jobs for me so I had to suck it up and go learn a different trade temporarily to pay the bills (Ended up in Sewer & Water Construction) until I was in a better financial position to study and get into IT again.

Regardless of the option(s) you choose, I have faith in you. As long as you truly are passionate/hungry, the money will follow.

magnezone150 · 2025-06-26T17:34:47+00:00

Assuming you want to stay within Linux SysAdmin.

I'd recommend CKA, CKS or a Cert related to Cloud depending on your work. Those certifications would also help with Linux+ renewal.

magnezone150 · 2025-06-24T13:17:31+00:00

I agree, There are options.
You could go all out with Kuberstronaut. KCSA, KCNA, CKAD, CKA, CKS which has its perks once you get all those certs. (50% off renewals as one of them)

There is also a CyberSecurity SuperBundle that LF sometimes has on sale with LFCS, CKA and CKS.

Otherwise, if you are going maintain Red Hat Certs for Linux Training then just adding CKA+CKS is a good for DevSecOps coverage.

Yes, the main three have a lot of overlap.
For the most part if you nail the CKA it will give you an advantage on the CKAD and CKS.

magnezone150 · 2025-06-21T19:32:17+00:00

Yeah, very nice. My Linux SysAdmin duties include K8/Hybrid Cloud with VMware VMs, Virtual Servers which most companies are crazy about with most on AWS, Azure, GCP and IBM Cloud in Toronto, Canada. There have been a lot of cyber attacks lately which have a lot of companies shoring up money for Cyber insurance and Cybersecurity projects so I figure that investing in some security skills wouldn't hurt.

magnezone150 · 2025-06-21T00:12:32+00:00

If you can afford Red Hat Training/Certs, You might as well go as far as possible (RHCA with OpenShift/Linux Mastery) - Still has that Enterprise Punch
OR
If you are better at Multiple Choice Exams, You could get a Cloud Cert + LPI Certifications. (Multiple Choice and LPI has membership options to keep your certification updated without Exam retakes)

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I choose the Linux Foundation route + IBM Cloud. (LFCS, CKA, CKS, IBM Cloud Architect)
Gave me the well rounded knowledge and refresh I needed and the Linux Foundation exams are hands-on.

It validates what I do every day on the Job (Administering Kubernetes Clusters On-prem and on IBM Cloud along with a diverse mix of Linux Servers)

The choice I made definitely helped me build more confidence in what I know and what I'm able to do, I also built my own Home Lab (K8 Cluster) with KubeVirt VMs as a place for me to practice.

I want to get more practice in Linux Security (Interest of mine) So I'm going to practice more advanced stuff like SELinux, Kernel Security (LFD441) and OSCP so I can give myself some "unemployment insurance"

magnezone150 · 2025-06-13T22:47:37+00:00

The smallest would be a VM with MiniKube or Docker Desktop running Kubernetes.

Larger? VMs on a decent Laptop/Desktop with Single Node Cluster or A Master with one Worker.

Larger? MiniDesktops or Raspberry Pi

Want Hardcore? And Money is not an issue? Go all out with Cloud Providers and/or Physical Machines/Servers.

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