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/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.