Unix as a career?

I'm currently in college and I'm trying to decide which route to go after I'm done with my A+ and Network+ certification. I'm leaning toward taking some Unix courses for Unix administration.

I'm wondering how you guys feel about being a Unix admin? Is it complicated work? Is it rewarding?

I really don't know to much about servers and Unix in general. I've only done some troubleshooting in Ubuntu but I'm willing to learn if guided through it.

 

I actually worked as an admissions rep at a IT career training school for the past few months. You could look into the Linux+ certification from CompTIA and then consider an IT security avenue, but honestly I would suggest either going for the typical MCSA/MCSE route or CCNA/CCNP if you're into networking. The demand for Linux+ was extremely low at our school in general, and MCSE/CCNA candidates were in far greater demand by recruiters. Hope that helps a bit...

 

Sorry to semi-thread jack here, but I've got an opportunity to get some free CCNA study materials, and a free Cisco switch and router. Obviously I'm going to take advantage of the opportunity, probably starting with network+ before getting serious about the CCNA.

But anyway, Adaptive, do you see Linux+ and other *nix oriented certs as a plus when people are looking for a CCNA? Or would I be better off really hammering the Cisco stuffs, and maybe learning to work with fiber?

 

I would consider get some cert in linux at some point. It would not be my first cert but it is useful and can get you in the door at times. I work in the communications field and linux is a definite plus. But the CCNA should be the first choice. The MCSA/MCSE can be useful as well but from my experience in what I do CCNA and LINUX/UNIX certs are more useful.