What Does a Linux System Administrator Do?
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Linux administration covers backups, file restores, disaster recovery, new system builds, hardware maintenance, automation, user maintenance, filesystem housekeeping, application installation and configuration, system security management, and storage management.

What is the role of Linux system administrator?

The Linux administrator has an active role in patching, compiling, securing, and troubleshooting Linux servers in a heterogeneous environment. The professional performs system updates and server configurations. They are responsible for implementing changes in multiple environments from development to production.

What should a Linux administrator know?

10 skills every Linux system administrator should have

  • User account management. Career Advice. …
  • Structured Query Language (SQL) SQL isn’t a standard SA job requirement, but I’d suggest you learn it. …
  • Network traffic packet capture. …
  • The vi editor. …
  • Backup and restore. …
  • Hardware setup and troubleshooting. …
  • Network routers and firewalls. …
  • Network switches.

5 дек. 2019 г.

Chloe Bennett

Chloe Bennett

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