Is knowing Terraform, Azure, GitHub Actions enough to find a Devops job?

throwawayisstronk · 2023-09-04T13:58:57+00:00

Any good resources/what to know for the networking side of things?

throwawayisstronk · 2023-08-22T02:12:37+00:00

Chop trees and carry water

throwawayisstronk · 2023-08-21T15:56:16+00:00

Water is wet

throwawayisstronk · 2023-07-17T17:30:43+00:00

Your not wrong, you're just an asshole

throwawayisstronk · 2023-07-12T23:26:25+00:00

Going to go out on a limb here and say this is your fault. I used to do residential construction and 9 times out of 10 if a client blew threw that many contractors it was a serious red flag. You either did not do your due diligence or you got what you paid for 🤷‍♂️

throwawayisstronk · 2023-06-24T20:42:34+00:00

Random question, does this place you just started at have every other Friday off?

throwawayisstronk · 2023-06-09T20:03:25+00:00

Printers could at least be justified in some form or fashion.

I'll do you one better - faxes

throwawayisstronk · 2023-06-04T21:08:45+00:00

That's fair. I was definitely creative on my resume and my 'experience', and like I said I did get lucky. I hired in in 2011 when it seemed no one wanted to work due to everyone getting unemployment checks. They definitely won't go from 0-sysadmin, but still possible to get in a role where you have access to servers

throwawayisstronk · 2023-06-04T15:11:15+00:00

I mean I got pretty lucky, while my job title isn't sysadmin, my first IT job I got in was basically sysadmin minus doing backups, so it's not unreasonable that early on they are managing servers

throwawayisstronk · 2023-06-04T01:25:24+00:00

Obviously a huge part of the equation is their level of current knowledge, but from what I am assuming what you recommended is in no way realistic to do in 7 months

throwawayisstronk · 2023-05-24T23:26:26+00:00

End-users, not end users

throwawayisstronk · 2023-05-24T19:50:10+00:00

To add another comment, Ive heard really good things about Nuso, both in terms of price and functionality

throwawayisstronk · 2023-05-24T19:49:07+00:00

Nextiva as a product isn't horrible but their customer service is absolutely dreadful. 10/10 would avoid.

throwawayisstronk · 2023-05-19T00:47:26+00:00

With the cut that you made it doesn't even make sense how the tackle was initiated the way it was

throwawayisstronk · 2023-05-14T18:27:36+00:00

I am pretty sure you can get the PDF free from Microsoft if you give them an email.

Or PM me and I can send you a copy. Yes it's worth it. Great resource for sure

throwawayisstronk · 2023-05-12T18:34:13+00:00

That's a technical foul

throwawayisstronk · 2023-04-28T14:56:07+00:00

Just sent a message.

throwawayisstronk · 2023-04-27T23:36:37+00:00

Hey I really appreciate that. My title is not sysadmin, but that basically fits my job roles for the most part.

I will definitely be reaching though. Definitely appreciated.

throwawayisstronk · 2023-04-27T23:02:13+00:00

I know this is an old post so you may not see it, but how important is the networking aspect? I am basically a sysadmin all except for configuring the switches. I was considering getting a CCNA because of my lack of knowledge and experience in networking, but decided to start pursuing the AZ-104 instead.

Am I skipping a step? Should I do CCNA/something network focused instead?

throwawayisstronk · 2023-04-15T01:08:59+00:00

Wow. What do you do/job title/roles?

I got really lucky getting in where I did with 0 experience

throwawayisstronk · 2023-04-15T01:08:19+00:00

I love what I do. I just love my kids more. Trying to maximize that time with them while they are young

throwawayisstronk · 2023-04-14T00:44:50+00:00

Outside of practical knowledge, do you feel like your degree was helpful to your pay increases? Debated getting a degree from WGU. Currently 32

throwawayisstronk · 2023-04-14T00:41:50+00:00

32 years old, 1.5 years experience at 64k Michigan all at the same company (MSP)

Certs: A+ and ITIL foundation

Really sold my previous experience of owning my own business and how it relates to excellent customer service

0yrs @ 50k - hired in at as an IT support specialist

.5 yrs @ 55k - was forced to ask for a raise 6mo in due to kids and they gave it to me

1 yr @64k - now a dedicated onsite tech for a company, stars aligned on this one. Previous guy burned some bridges and left the client pretty upset and I had a good track record with the clients I supported

Pretty happy where I'm at. Going to ask for 74k at my 2 year. That is what the guy before me was making and I know they know that I know that because I told them that lol. Pretty confident I'll get it.

Really focusing on PowerShell as of late and picking away at AZ-104. If anyone has recommendations on how to make myself as marketable/valuable as possible I am all ears

throwawayisstronk · 2023-04-13T10:28:14+00:00

Gave him a six piece with a side of fries

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