[Discuss] Aspiring Grumpy Unix Admin

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jkinney23--- via Discuss wrote on 2022-06-27 04:52:
> 
>>> Does anyone in this group have suggestions what else I need to 
>>> land a new job as a grumpy Unix guy?
>> I'd also suggest RHSA / RHCE certification (RedHat SysAdmin / 
>> Certified Engineer).
> 
>> In demand by employers large & small (especially large, with deep
> pockets).
> 
> Do you really think Redhat is the way to go?

Everyone in tech / Linux-land has heard of RedHat.  Like IBM of olden days.

Search a job board for the term, I imagine there's a decent amount of hits.


> I've heard that a lot so I don't doubt it. I was overseas in Georgia
> when I wrote my cert though and settled on LPI because they had a
> testing centre right in Tbilisi, while I would have had to travel to
> Istanbul or Moscow to write Redhat exams. I also did a quick online
> test few months ago and already know 60% of what I need for my
> LPIC-2.

I *think* I've heard of LPI before, but... who are they? What does LPI 
mean? (Linux Professionals Institute, I think.)

And this LPI requires Windows or Mac for taking their tests - Linux 
isn't even supported?!?  Credibility, gone.

On the other hand, their course material might be top-notch and be the 
best learning platform in existence, I don't know. Problem is, likely 
neither do the people doing hiring.


Linux Foundation has better name recognition, though I found their Linux 
Network Admin course disappointing.


> 
> If you really REALLY think Redhat is that much more recognized by 
> industry, I believe you though. Maybe it is something I will get
> back to.
Yeah, brand recognition is a thing.

And a lot of Big Corps use it, and even those that don't, recognize it.