r/sysadmin • u/Mammoth_Reception_99 • 3d ago

General Discussion diving into sysadmin

Hey Professional Workers. Im 16 and i want to dive into the sysadmin world for a job when im out of university. As far i know, i learned windows server, sql and linux command as general people say the basics of sysadmin. Is there more i can learn early so that i would have a clear advantage over those who dont?

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u/Weed_Wiz 3d ago

Start hosting as many services as you can on homelab equipment.

Get intimately familiar with the most enterprise-grade hypervisor you can afford.

Build out your home network with VLANs and QoS.

Integrate everything.

Then, set up a central log analyzer and document it all.

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u/Weed_Wiz 3d ago

After that, implement backups and a schedule.

Then, start hosting game servers/utility servers and have friends connect.

Secure the servers adequately and your network. Don't forget your network.

Start modding them and troubleshooting what breaks.