I’m trying to get a job in IT that will (hopefully) pay more than a usual 9 to 5. I’m been daily driving Linux exclusively for about 2 1/2 years now and I’m trying to improve my skills to the point that I could be considered a so-called “power user.” My question is this: will this increase my hiring chances significantly or marginally?

    • ByteOnBikes@slrpnk.net
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      1 month ago

      Yep. You should absolutely know how all the pieces connect.

      One IT responsibility is setting up servers. You should at least know how to get a website running off of a Linux machine at a basic level. But what we judge you on is your ability to manage and secure it.

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      1 month ago

      Yeah, or a nosql database. The point is to know how to deploy and manage servers manually as well as using the tools to do it.