Unix Systems Administrator
elm36@tds.net
I am a Unix Sys-admin in the financial sector now. I used to be able to
list all of the machines I was responsible for. But now there are so many
that it isn't possible. Also, before I did it all myself. Now, I'm part of a
good team that shares the responsibility.
Following section to be updated...
Most of these are running PeopleSoft applications and databases. This is part of the OASIS project. Some of them were part of the dot edu project. dot edu used several applications (Blackboard/Prometheous/D2L) to enhance the classroom experience. dot.edu doesn't exist anymore, but the idea and technology behind it, continues to flourish.
What else do I do? As usual, I install patches, assemble hardware, install operating systems, answer Unix questions, upgrade hardware, write Perl scripts, write policies, develop and run security checks, deal with vendors, educate users, and give general assistance where needed. And now, train new sys-admins as well.
Job likes:
--truly casual dress
--job appreciation/recognition
--working in a Unix environment
--various tasks and duties
Job dislikes:
--pretty much the opposite of everything on the likes list
--politics
--poor terminal emulation
--variable width fonts
Personal likes:
--Sheepshead
--computer games
--da Packers
--Rugby
--shooting pool
--playing frisbee
--The Tick animated series (follow the link, sign the petition).
Unix Humor/Truisms:
When finesse fails, use brute force!
Updated: Dec 2009