I am also working on increasing my "Administrative" quality Linux skills so I can get some more Linux boxes on our network. I don't work for VMWare although this will probably sound like a sales pitch. *sigh*<br>
<br>VMWare is a great tool for setting up test networks that will not mess with your current setup. I have a machine with 2GB of RAM (1GB will still let you setup a few virtual machines) where I setup my test machines. If you've never used VMWare you can download a trial that will work for 30-45 days to see if you like it.
<br><br>A few of my favorite features in VMWare:<br> * Setup small network (Can be totally seperate from your network, handy when testing DHCP.)<br> * Snapshots (Ability to revert to the snapshot when you muck something up, not that you would, but just in case.)
<br> * Clones (I just found this feature the other week, you can clone a machine and get a multiple machine network up faster, there is even an option where it uses the files from the main clone to save disk space.)<br> * Windows - Linux - Mac OS X (comming soon to intel macs)
<br><br>I also agree with those that say to use Linux as your main operating system. Try out a few Distros and have some fun. Distros are like fruit, they are all tasty in some way and you'll find your favorite.<br><br><a href="http://www.vmware.com">
http://www.vmware.com</a><br><br>I am currently reading Windows & Linux Integration published by Sybex. It sets up an example network with a Linux Server and Workstation and Windows Server and Workstation and goes from there. I find it a good book since I understand the Windows side of the equation, but not so much the LInux side.
<br><br>Jason Reynolds<br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">On 8/14/06, <b class="gmail_sendername">Tipsy-in_Chicago Tipsy</b> <<a href="mailto:tipsy_in_chicago@yahoo.com">tipsy_in_chicago@yahoo.com</a>> wrote:</span>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;"><div>Hello,<br><br>I am an absolute newbie to the world of Linux. I am interested in developing linux administrative skills.
<br><br>Is self learning the best route? If so, any books that will be helpful?<br><br>I am also open to taking classes. <br><br>Kindly, get back to me with the best approach.<br><br><br>Thanks<br><br>KT<br></div><div><span class="ad">
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