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From 0 to Sysadmin

Join me as I go from surviving a challenging professional setback to becoming an established Linux Sysadmin and beyond.

Learning Linux:

Get Started with Linux Regardless of whether you’re installing Linux on a desktop or running it as the server, getting familiar with this operating system can be critical. Today, there are several ways to learn about Linux. But which way is the best way? Three Important things for me are: Cutting down the time to learn Linux. Being able to go deep into a topic. e.g. Learn everything you need to know about the command line. Practicing: It will save you a lot of time as soon as you're done wi...
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Advice for My Son

Rolling updates on a range of topics. My advice is short and clear. I am not expert. I only know what has worked for me. Often, the simplest solution is the best solution. I didn't know my father. In my late teens and early 20s I spent my free time at the library. Reading nonfiction, self help, business and biographies. This reference was created on August 29th, 2020. It's my 43rd birthday. My son is one year and 8 months old. These notes are my advice to him. If you are interested in su...
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From 0 to Sysadmin

From 0 to Sysadmin Ubuntu I've been a Linux user since 2009. Ubuntu was my introduction to Linux. At that time I had grown tired of Mac OS and Windows was not cutting it for me. Enough Is Enough After loosing my business for the 3rd time (natural disaster, fire and the pandemic) since 2017. Enough was enough, I needed a change. The strain that this brought to my family was massive. Flashing Linux I needed to re-find myself. I needed a rebirth. Something to reboot my brain. To start to...
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