Posted by Jerry Stuckle on 09/09/05 18:00

Chung Leong wrote:
> Jerry Stuckle wrote:
>
>
> But the procedures and software for such tasks as back-up and patch
> installation are the same for the web servers as they are for the file
> and print servers, as well as desktop machines around the office. Using
> Linux would mean having a separate sets of procedures and tracking
> another OS for updates.
>

With the packages handlers the distributions use, updating is even
easier than with Windows. One command does it all - and if you wish,
that can be performed automatically.

>
>
> There is a different between being able to do something and having a
> certificate stating you can do something. The guy in charge of the
> servers has a MSCE. He is not certified to administrate a Linux server,
> nor was that in his job description when he was hired.
>
Yes, there is a difference. Having a certificate means you passed the
test. It does NOT mean you can do the job. I've seen too many people
with (insert your favorite certificate here) not be able to do the job
they are 'certified' for. And I've seen too may people without (insert
your favorite certificate here) be able to do a much better job than
someone certified. Give me someone with experience over a "certified"
person any day.

And BTW - I'm not picking on MSCE or any other particular certification.
I'm speaking of most certifications out there today. A one or two day
"cram course" will get you by the test - but not teach you how to do the
job.

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