I’ve been trying to figure out what to focus on. I finally realized that the root of my quandary is that I am unsure about learning Linux server administration.
I have been getting pretty good with PHP/MySQL and web development, but I am not very familiar with Linux. Is it hard to learn? What would I need to know in order to manage a LAMP stack? Also, which version is most used in enterprises?
I think I have also hesitated to dive in because it seems like it is mostly used in small companies, but I guess that could be a good thing.
If you are learning PHP and mySQL, i’d say it’s almost a must to learn linux.
While true, you don’t need to know linux to work with those technologies, it’ll help, I’m sure.
Assume you are searching for employment as a PHP/mySQL dev and they require linux admin knowledge?
I think it’s worth while; it’s also not hard to learn. Get a good book (I have this book) and VirtualBox and you’ll learn more than you realize in the first few hours. From there, you might find that you prefer it!
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