Friday, April 3, 2020

How To Evolve Your System Admin Skills


System administrators don't run the risk of losing their jobs as long as they remain flexible to adapt their skills as technology advances.

We live in a rapidly changing world. New IT technologies are constantly emerging and sometimes make manual administration unnecessary. This can be unnerving since experts predict that many of our jobs will eventually be replaced by a machine. But in the spirit of celebrating Sysadmin Day, you can breathe a sigh of relief because there is great news about your future. Employment growth for system administrators is expected to increase by 8% by 2024.
Excellent - right? There is a trick here. IT technology, terms and conditions, and even the end user interface for apps and services will continue to evolve. This means that the roles and responsibilities of system administrators must also evolve to keep up. Here are 4 ways to avoid obsolescence.

Familiarize yourself with cloud computing
The main problem for system administrators with the advent of cloud computing is the reduced need for knowledge of local servers. As multiple applications move to the cloud, server operations, updates and maintenance are transferred to external sources. However, the transition increases the need for operational and monitoring functions as the business needs for profitability and performance monitoring do not disappear. The cloud also offers businesses various other benefits (such as predictable monthly payments, attention to user management and easier implementation and migration) that require talent in IT management. The cloud is not replacing the work of system administrators, but introducing new tools and business resources that system administrators need to understand and apply their skills.

Update your certifications
There is much data to suggest that certifications and experience are often more important for a number of system administrator positions than employees or undergraduate degrees. With the evolution of new technologies, companies need administrators who understand them. Certifications can help validate these skills. In addition to configuring and maintaining servers and clients, system administrators must understand access controls, network services and application resource requirements. Also look for ways to extend your certificates beyond Microsoft, Cisco, etc. To include areas such as virtualization, SaaS offerings or security.

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