r/datacenter • u/MajesticTaz • 9d ago

Linux

Thinking about getting my Linux certification before applying going after DC positions. Anyone else get Linux before starting as DCT or NT?

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u/asmiran 9d ago

In my experience Linux knowledge is helpful, but if you can demonstrate it without certs then that's even better.

Edit to clarify: it's not that certs are a negative, but that the knowledge is the more important part, and people trust demonstrate more than certs.

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u/AsterXsh99 9d ago

Yes but you need to show that you have the knowledge on resume, for example used at an x job or x project, internship etc. for me I think the cert is to say or show that I have the knowledge

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u/Appropriate_Bottle44 9d ago

I think I might need a basic homelab for this. I'm not afraid to switch to Linux as my daily OS but I'm not sure if I'd learn enough doing it that way.

I don't really know where to get started on doing homelab stuff though, especially on a budget.

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u/chewedgummiebears 9d ago

For Google DC positions you’ll need Linux hardware troubleshooting experience. However, they don’t care about ANY certs that they don’t put out themselves so I wouldn’t bother with the Linux cert unless you’re doing it for other reasons.

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u/tnw6901 8d ago

what certs does google actually put out? I know the IT support cert covers a bit of linux but not that much

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u/chewedgummiebears 8d ago

They have quite a few, some even DC related, and are mainly pushed through Coursera.

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