Best certs for System Admin

dsqueo1309dsqueo1309 Member Posts: 26 ■□□□□□□□□□
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So i just landed my first IT job working in Tier 1 Help Desk. I am close to finishing my A+. I want to know what would be the best plan to get into a Systems Admin role. What would be the best advice to get to that role. How long should i stick to this Tier 1 role til i look for the next role. What certs would be best to be marketable.

I am currently in WGU moving into the IT School. Have not chosen a program yet.
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  • Dakinggamer87Dakinggamer87 Member Posts: 4,016 ■■■■■■■■□□
    I would check out the:

    BS in Information Technology—Network Administration
    Bachelor Degree in IT Network Administration | WGU College of Information Technology Online

    You would gain lots of valuable certifications geared towards that role and a degree as well. Do you plan to specialize in Windows/Linux? If Linux I would recommend the (RHCSA/RHCE) or for Microsoft (MCSA/MCSE) is what I would suggest. I would stay at the job for maybe a year or so while gaining some experience and working on certs. Then I would move onto a new role once you have some work experience under your belt. icon_thumright.gif
    *Associate's of Applied Sciences degree in Information Technology-Network Systems Administration
    *Bachelor's of Science: Information Technology - Security, Master's of Science: Information Technology - Management
    Matthew 6:33 - "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
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  • dsqueo1309dsqueo1309 Member Posts: 26 ■□□□□□□□□□
    Awesome! Thanks for answering that question. Would it be worth it to learn Linux? I saw that employers are really looking for people with Linux skills...
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  • Dakinggamer87Dakinggamer87 Member Posts: 4,016 ■■■■■■■■□□
    dsqueo1309 wrote: »
    Awesome! Thanks for answering that question. Would it be worth it to learn Linux? I saw that employers are really looking for people with Linux skills...

    I think it would be advantageous to be familiar with multiple operating systems to broaden your skillset. It also makes you more employable having a diverse skillset in my experience. I'm currently working on getting Linux certified to broaden my existing Linux skills.;)
    *Associate's of Applied Sciences degree in Information Technology-Network Systems Administration
    *Bachelor's of Science: Information Technology - Security, Master's of Science: Information Technology - Management
    Matthew 6:33 - "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
    Certs/Business Licenses In Progress: AWS Solutions Architect, Series 6, Series 63
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  • puertorico1985puertorico1985 Member Posts: 205
    If you want to be a great SysAdmin one day, you NEED to learn Linux. Linux is a hit or miss at some organizations, but having that experience will only make you better. You want to learn basic admin skills, scripting, using the terminal, and file shares on Linux. These skills do translate over to the Microsoft side, and will make you that much better.
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  • Santa_Santa_ Member Posts: 131 ■■■□□□□□□□
    This may be a supplement learning Linux. While there is quite a array of different sources I just signed up for this.

    http://www.techexams.net/forums/off-topic/98499-learn-linux-free-summer-through-edx-harvard-u.html#post831374
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