Best certs for System Admin

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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Dakinggamer87

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.

dsqueo1309

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...

Dakinggamer87

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.;)

puertorico1985

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.

Santa_

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