I'm currently a Windows admin for small businesses, but I've been using Linux for about 7 years now. I've used a wide range of distros, from Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, I was a longtime Arch user, but switched to Gentoo about a year ago. I spend a lot of my spare time trying out different things under Linux, such as web servers, samba servers, etc. I enjoy working in IT, but I would really like to make the switch to Linux administration and would like to get a job in a larger organization.
I feel that my Linux skills are pretty strong, as well as my understanding of networking. But I wonder what distro experience, application experience, etc. that larger organizations look for. What particular area might I need to focus on that would make an impression?
I should also mention that I don't have a degree. I have a several certifications (A+, Network+, Security+, MCP), and a little more than 5 years experience. But every job posting for junior admins seems to require a Bachelors Degree in CS. So I suppose my first question would be: is it even possible to get a Linux admin job without a CS degree? If it is possible, what distros should I focus on working with or what applications or things should I try to learn?
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