What makes a great SysAdmin? Is it scripting sorcery? The ability to debug DHCP before coffee? Or maybe it's just not rage-quitting when someone says, “Have you tried turning it off and on again?”This week, Paul Schnackenburg returns to help Andy tackle the age-old question: What makes a great SysAdmin?We dig into:
- The technical skills that separate the pro SysAdmins from the PowerShell copy-pasters
- The soft skills that matter more than you think (spoiler: communication is better than compiling)
- The mindset traits that keep us sane in the chaos
- Why curiosity, not caffeine, is the true fuel of the trade
- And yes... we even talk about empathy. You’ve been warned =D
Whether you’re a grizzled server-room veteran or a newcomer wondering if your Wi-Fi troubleshooting skills qualify as “IT support,” this episode's got something for you.
Bonus: Hear Paul and I rant (gently) about gatekeeping, burnout, and why the best SysAdmins never stop learning—even when they really want to.
Episode Resources:SysAdmin Weekly Companion NewsletterAndyOnTechProject RunspacePaul Schnackenburg on LinkedIn
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