Linux more expensive?

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saffakanera

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Hi guys, ive been thining (OMG!!!!111)

Isnt linux more expensive to implement and to maintain by companies? I have a friend who works at implementing linux based servers using a "tick list" created by the only linux qualified employee in their company. I understand that its way more stable server/side but, considering training costs involved isnt it valid to think that linux might be more of a shlep to maintain in developing countries?
 
saffakanera said:
Hi guys, ive been thining (OMG!!!!111)

Isnt linux more expensive to implement and to maintain by companies? I have a friend who works at implementing linux based servers using a "tick list" created by the only linux qualified employee in their company. I understand that its way more stable server/side but, considering training costs involved isnt it valid to think that linux might be more of a shlep to maintain in developing countries?
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No, there is no basis for that argument other than microsoft's own FUD campaigns.
 
considering training costs involved
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Linux/unix knowledge is acquired once off while Microsoft licenses are acquired every 4 years. Might be more expensive short-term though.
 
training somebody who has never worked on windows (does not know where the start button is) is just as bloody costly.
 
your staff cost more, only because mcse's are 10 to the dollar, but proper linux blokes are a bit scarce.
a decent linux sysadmin is worth their weight in gold

p.s. anybody thinking of a career should start messing with linux. it should pay off more in the end than being a microsofty
 
yea about that mcse thing, im busy with my mcse, should i just quit while im ahead and work as a waiter? because it sounds that there is no hope/future for someone thinking of a career as a mcsoft network engineer. What are my options here?
 
BiteMe said:
your staff cost more, only because mcse's are 10 to the dollar, but proper linux blokes are a bit scarce.
a decent linux sysadmin is worth their weight in gold
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If I were an employer, though, I would avoid Linux for that very reason. If your expensive, talented Linux administrator leaves, you're up the creek without a paddle. You'll have a bitch of a job replacing him, and there's a good chance everything will be so customised i could be ages before the new guy is up to speed.

saffakanera said:
yea about that mcse thing, im busy with my mcse, should i just quit while im ahead and work as a waiter? because it sounds that there is no hope/future for someone thinking of a career as a mcsoft network engineer. What are my options here?
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There are opportunities for MCSEs, but don't expect to get a huge salary on starting. Prove yourself, try to learn whatever you can, and get involved in projects to build skills.
 
About the fact that when you linux admin leaves your stuck sh*te creek...
Well if your admin was that good there really shouldn't be any immediate problems as linux doesn't just crash for some weird reasons.

Furthermore I have seen some interresting job postings in the last 6-8 months that specify linux knowledge as a requirement. Makes you think though...
 
saffakanera said:
yea about that mcse thing, im busy with my mcse, should i just quit while im ahead and work as a waiter? because it sounds that there is no hope/future for someone thinking of a career as a mcsoft network engineer. What are my options here?
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Don't quit man, iy's def. gonna pay off in the end ;)
 
Keep that MCSE. There will ALWAYS be a need for qualified MCSEs. Linux knowledge is VERY important. Chances are if he mastered Linux then he will probably have mastered Win Server.

In my experience with Redhat Certified Engineers, Linux certified guys are VERY clued up, and are masters with Windows Servers AND Linux/Unix servers.
 
Linux is cheaper that running Microsoft rubbish, to think otherwise just shows a lack of understanding of how Linux works.
 
saffakanera said:
yea about that mcse thing, im busy with my mcse, should i just quit while im ahead and work as a waiter? because it sounds that there is no hope/future for someone thinking of a career as a mcsoft network engineer. What are my options here?
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Q. How do you get a MCSE off your porch?

A. Pay for your pizza. :D
 
slayerza said:
About the fact that when you linux admin leaves your stuck sh*te creek...
Well if your admin was that good there really shouldn't be any immediate problems as linux doesn't just crash for some weird reasons.
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For sure. That doesn't help you when you have something new to do though. We had that at the last company I was at. The Linux admin deployed very reliable and effective SMTP and proxy servers for all the customers. Then he left. His replacement is not so clued up, and while he can maintain the boxes, the moment a new one is needed, or one suffers a failure, or there's an unusual requirement (e.g. like providing a secure certificate-based SSL connection between a Linux reverse-proxy box and a Outlook Web Access server), he can't handle it. The company has been looking for 4 months or so for a replacement with the right skill levels, without success.
 
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