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    From Muhammad Nadeem Anjum@21:1/5 to All on Sat Nov 30 06:10:01 2024
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    Dear Experts,

    I am an experienced Linux server administrator, having started my
    journey with Red Hat Linux 6.0 in 1999. Over the years, I have worked
    with various Linux distributions such as CentOS and Ubuntu Server,
    addressing diverse requirements and applications. My past experience
    includes configuring services like:

    * *Sendmail SMTP server*
    * *BIND DNS server*
    * *FTP server*
    * *Squid proxy server*

    While I have had intermittent engagement with Linux systems over the
    years, I am now eager to dive deeper into the intricacies of Linux
    server administration. My goal is to enhance my skills and knowledge,
    enabling me to tackle more complex scenarios with confidence.

    I would greatly appreciate it if you could recommend any active mailing
    lists, forums, or discussion groups where Linux server administrators
    regularly exchange ideas, troubleshoot issues, and share solutions.
    Engaging with a community of experts would be invaluable as I embark on
    this deeper exploration of Linux server administration.

    Thank you in advance for your guidance and support.

    Best regards,
    Muhammad Nadeem Anjum

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    <p>Dear Experts,</p>
    <p>I am an experienced Linux server administrator, having started my
    journey with Red Hat Linux 6.0 in 1999. Over the years, I have
    worked with various Linux distributions such as CentOS and Ubuntu
    Server, addressing diverse requirements and applications. My past
    experience includes configuring services like:</p>
    <ul>
    <li><strong>Sendmail SMTP server</strong></li>
    <li><strong>BIND DNS server</strong></li>
    <li><strong>FTP server</strong></li>
    <li><strong>Squid proxy server</strong></li>
    </ul>
    <p>While I have had intermittent engagement with Linux systems over
    the years, I am now eager to dive deeper into the intricacies of
    Linux server administration. My goal is to enhance my skills and
    knowledge, enabling me to tackle more complex scenarios with
    confidence.</p>
    <p>I would greatly appreciate it if you could recommend any active
    mailing lists, forums, or discussion groups where Linux server
    administrators regularly exchange ideas, troubleshoot issues, and
    share solutions. Engaging with a community of experts would be
    invaluable as I embark on this deeper exploration of Linux server
    administration.</p>
    <p>Thank you in advance for your guidance and support.</p>
    <p>Best regards,<br>
    Muhammad Nadeem Anjum<br>
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  • From Michael =?utf-8?B?S2rDtnJsaW5n?=@21:1/5 to All on Sat Nov 30 13:20:01 2024
    On 30 Nov 2024 07:39 +0500, from debian@nexgntech.com (Muhammad Nadeem Anjum):
    I would greatly appreciate it if you could recommend any active mailing lists, forums, or discussion groups where Linux server administrators regularly exchange ideas, troubleshoot issues, and share solutions.

    One place to start, especially if you are interested in Debian, might
    be the debian-user mailing list. Many of the concepts discussed there
    also apply to other distributions, although slight adjustments in
    actual implementation may be required.

    The Arch and Gentoo wikis also feature much useful material, although
    for obvious reasons primarily geared toward those respective
    distributions; so again, if you're using something which is not Arch
    or Gentoo some adjustments might be needed to fit your distribution of
    choice.

    I can also recommend joining discussion forums for major pieces of
    software you're running. For example, zfs-discuss often has good
    discussions, but those would naturally be of little benefit if you're
    not using ZFS.

    --
    Michael Kjörling
    🔗 https://michael.kjorling.se

    (Yes, I know to where I am sending this.)

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  • From john doe@21:1/5 to Muhammad Nadeem Anjum on Sat Nov 30 14:00:02 2024
    On 11/30/24 03:39, Muhammad Nadeem Anjum wrote:
    Dear Experts,

    We are not experts by any means.


    I am an experienced Linux server administrator, having started my
    journey with Red Hat Linux 6.0 in 1999. Over the years, I have worked
    with various Linux distributions such as CentOS and Ubuntu Server,
    addressing diverse requirements and applications. My past experience
    includes configuring services like:

     * *Sendmail SMTP server*
     * *BIND DNS server*
     * *FTP server*
     * *Squid proxy server*

    While I have had intermittent engagement with Linux systems over the
    years, I am now eager to dive deeper into the intricacies of Linux
    server administration. My goal is to enhance my skills and knowledge, enabling me to tackle more complex scenarios with confidence.


    Are you a job seeker.

    I would greatly appreciate it if you could recommend any active mailing lists, forums, or discussion groups where Linux server administrators regularly exchange ideas, troubleshoot issues, and share solutions.
    Engaging with a community of experts would be invaluable as I embark on
    this deeper exploration of Linux server administration.


    I'd say, pick something that you are interested in and try to make it work. When you are stuck on something, just google your way out.

    --
    John Doe

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  • From Yassine Chaouche@21:1/5 to All on Sun Dec 1 09:50:01 2024
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    Hello Muhammad!

    I second the arch wiki option.
    Great resource with much details that apply to most distros.
    This list is also very generic,
    with a broad range of topics covered,
    from booting to installing to operating to troubleshooting different software and hardware.

    Another community I sometimes go to is the linuxquestions.org forums,
    and for more real-time interaction I like to hang out on the #linux channel on liberachat IRC servers,
    or, if it's debian specific, on the #debian channel (also on liberachat).
    Some specific software communities prefer to use other IRC servers like oftc (#dovecot for example).

    I also like to take text notes in an outliner software.
    It saves me countless hours of search time.

    Best,

    --

    --
    yassine -- sysadm
    +213-779 06 06 23
    http://about.me/ychaouche

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    Hello Muhammad!<br>
    <br>
    I second the arch wiki option.<br>
    Great resource with much details that apply to most distros.<br>
    This list is also very generic,<br>
    with a broad range of topics covered,<br>
    from booting to installing to operating to troubleshooting different
    software and hardware.<br>
    <br>
    Another community I sometimes go to is the linuxquestions.org
    forums,<br>
    and for more real-time interaction I like to hang out on the #linux
    channel on liberachat IRC servers,<br>
    or, if it's debian specific, on the #debian channel (also on
    liberachat).<br>
    Some specific software communities prefer to use other IRC servers
    like oftc (#dovecot for example).<br>
    <br>
    I also like to take text notes in an outliner software.<br>
    It saves me countless hours of search time.<br>
    <br>
    Best,<br>
    <br>
    -- <br>
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    yassine -- sysadm
    +213-779 06 06 23
    <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://about.me/ychaouche">http://about.me/ychaouche</a>
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  • From Andrew M.A. Cater@21:1/5 to Yassine Chaouche on Sun Dec 1 13:00:01 2024
    On Sun, Dec 01, 2024 at 09:42:34AM +0100, Yassine Chaouche wrote:
    Hello Muhammad!

    and for more real-time interaction I like to hang out on the #linux channel on liberachat IRC servers,
    or, if it's debian specific, on the #debian channel (also on liberachat). Some specific software communities prefer to use other IRC servers like oftc (#dovecot for example).


    Debian official IRC channels are now pretty much all on oftc. liberachat is fine - and you may find the same folk are also on #debian in both -
    but you may well get directed to ask again in oftc.

    I also like to take text notes in an outliner software.
    It saves me countless hours of search time.


    This. Take notes. Before you go editing files to change things, copy the existing file to a backup copy. That way, you can always rename the backup
    copy and replace the edited file contents with the original file contents
    as they were before you started changing anything.

    Best,

    --

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    yassine -- sysadm
    +213-779 06 06 23
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  • From Yassine Chaouche@21:1/5 to All on Mon Dec 2 11:50:02 2024
    Le 12/1/24 à 12:58, Andrew M.A. Cater a écrit :
    On Sun, Dec 01, 2024 at 09:42:34AM +0100, Yassine Chaouche wrote:
    Hello Muhammad!

    and for more real-time interaction I like to hang out on the #linux channel on liberachat IRC servers,
    or, if it's debian specific, on the #debian channel (also on liberachat).
    Some specific software communities prefer to use other IRC servers like oftc (#dovecot for example).


    Debian official IRC channels are now pretty much all on oftc. liberachat is fine - and you may find the same folk are also on #debian in both -
    but you may well get directed to ask again in oftc.

    Oh! thanks for the heads up!
    I haven't been there since a little while now,
    so I might have missed the migration.

    I also like to take text notes in an outliner software.
    It saves me countless hours of search time.


    This. Take notes. Before you go editing files to change things, copy the existing file to a backup copy. That way, you can always rename the backup copy and replace the edited file contents with the original file contents
    as they were before you started changing anything.

    For that kind of notes, my servers usually have a /root/ChangeLog file where I document all the changes I've made,
    and why I made them.
    If anything goes wrong,
    I read the latest entries in the ChangeLog and try to figure out what changes led to the possible consquences.

    But I was referring to general tips like the usual commands,
    the common command line options, the common configuration options...

    For example, here's an imgur album[1] where I show my emacs cheat-sheet
    in emacs itself
    (I'm using emacs as the outliner software)


    Best,

    [1] https://imgur.com/a/emacs-info-file-kMYzCcz

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    http://about.me/ychaouche

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  • From Greg Wooledge@21:1/5 to Yassine Chaouche on Mon Dec 2 13:30:01 2024
    On Mon, Dec 02, 2024 at 11:45:11 +0100, Yassine Chaouche wrote:
    Le 12/1/24 12:58, Andrew M.A. Cater a crit:
    Debian official IRC channels are now pretty much all on oftc. liberachat is fine - and you may find the same folk are also on #debian in both -
    but you may well get directed to ask again in oftc.

    Oh! thanks for the heads up!
    I haven't been there since a little while now,
    so I might have missed the migration.

    The move of all the official Debian channels to OFTC happened about 18
    years ago. <https://lwn.net/Articles/184937/>

    The #debian channel on Libera (formerly on Freenode, which in turn was
    formerly known as OPN) is an "unofficial" one, despite being fairly
    popular. This has been the case since the OFTC move in 2006.

    Freenode is now defunct, or should be considered defunct. It underwent
    a change of management in 2001, followed by a huge amount of drama,
    and essentially every channel left, going largely to Libera, or in some
    cases to OFTC, or other networks. <https://www.theregister.com/2021/05/26/freenode_irc_takeover/>

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  • From Muhammad Nadeem Anjum@21:1/5 to john doe on Thu Dec 12 06:00:01 2024
    Dear John Doe,

    Yes, I am actively seeking job opportunities and looking to enhance my
    career in Linux administration and cloud administration. I am eager to
    find valuable resources and opportunities to grow my expertise in these domains.

    Best regards,
    Muhammad Nadeem Anjum



    On 30/11/2024 5:55 pm, john doe wrote:
    On 11/30/24 03:39, Muhammad Nadeem Anjum wrote:
    Dear Experts,

    We are not experts by any means.


    I am an experienced Linux server administrator, having started my
    journey with Red Hat Linux 6.0 in 1999. Over the years, I have worked
    with various Linux distributions such as CentOS and Ubuntu Server,
    addressing diverse requirements and applications. My past experience
    includes configuring services like:

      * *Sendmail SMTP server*
      * *BIND DNS server*
      * *FTP server*
      * *Squid proxy server*

    While I have had intermittent engagement with Linux systems over the
    years, I am now eager to dive deeper into the intricacies of Linux
    server administration. My goal is to enhance my skills and knowledge,
    enabling me to tackle more complex scenarios with confidence.


    Are you a job seeker.

    I would greatly appreciate it if you could recommend any active mailing
    lists, forums, or discussion groups where Linux server administrators
    regularly exchange ideas, troubleshoot issues, and share solutions.
    Engaging with a community of experts would be invaluable as I embark on
    this deeper exploration of Linux server administration.


    I'd say, pick something that you are interested in and try to make it
    work.
    When you are stuck on something, just google your way out.

    --
    John Doe


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  • From Muhammad Nadeem Anjum@21:1/5 to Timothy M Butterworth on Thu Dec 12 17:50:01 2024
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    Dear Timothy,

    Thank you for sharing your experience and mentioning the Linux
    Professional Institute (LPI). I’ve heard of LPI before, and it’s great
    to know that you’ve already earned their Linux Essentials and Security Essentials certifications—congratulations on those achievements!

    I completely agree with you about the value of certifications for
    growing skills and professional credibility. Certifications provide a structured way to validate knowledge and open up new opportunities. I’m currently focusing on Linux system administration, security, and cloud computing, and I’ll certainly explore LPI’s offerings in more depth.

    Do you have any tips or resources that helped you prepare for these certifications? I’d appreciate any insights or advice you can share from
    your experience.

    Thanks again for the suggestion and encouragement!

    Best regards,
    Muhammad Nadeem Anjum



    On 12/12/2024 2:41 pm, Timothy M Butterworth wrote:


    On Wed, Dec 11, 2024 at 11:55 PM Muhammad Nadeem Anjum <debian@nexgntech.com> wrote:

    Dear John Doe,

    Yes, I am actively seeking job opportunities and looking to
    enhance my
    career in Linux administration and cloud administration. I am
    eager to
    find valuable resources and opportunities to grow my expertise in
    these
    domains.


    Have you looked at The Linux Professional Institute LPI
    https://www.lpi.org/? I have their Linux Essentials and Security
    Essentials certifications. If you are going to grow your skills then
    growing them with certifications is a great idea.

    Best regards,
    Muhammad Nadeem Anjum



    On 30/11/2024 5:55 pm, john doe wrote:
    > On 11/30/24 03:39, Muhammad Nadeem Anjum wrote:
    >> Dear Experts,
    >
    > We are not experts by any means.
    >
    >>
    >> I am an experienced Linux server administrator, having started my
    >> journey with Red Hat Linux 6.0 in 1999. Over the years, I have
    worked
    >> with various Linux distributions such as CentOS and Ubuntu Server,
    >> addressing diverse requirements and applications. My past
    experience
    >> includes configuring services like:
    >>
    >>   * *Sendmail SMTP server*
    >>   * *BIND DNS server*
    >>   * *FTP server*
    >>   * *Squid proxy server*
    >>
    >> While I have had intermittent engagement with Linux systems
    over the
    >> years, I am now eager to dive deeper into the intricacies of Linux
    >> server administration. My goal is to enhance my skills and
    knowledge,
    >> enabling me to tackle more complex scenarios with confidence.
    >>
    >
    > Are you a job seeker.
    >
    >> I would greatly appreciate it if you could recommend any active
    mailing
    >> lists, forums, or discussion groups where Linux server
    administrators
    >> regularly exchange ideas, troubleshoot issues, and share solutions.
    >> Engaging with a community of experts would be invaluable as I
    embark on
    >> this deeper exploration of Linux server administration.
    >>
    >
    > I'd say, pick something that you are interested in and try to
    make it
    > work.
    > When you are stuck on something, just google your way out.
    >
    > --
    > John Doe
    >



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    <p>Dear Timothy,</p>
    <p>Thank you for sharing your experience and mentioning the Linux
    Professional Institute (LPI). I’ve heard of LPI before, and it’s
    great to know that you’ve already earned their Linux Essentials
    and Security Essentials certifications—congratulations on those
    achievements!<br>
    <br>
    I completely agree with you about the value of certifications for
    growing skills and professional credibility. Certifications
    provide a structured way to validate knowledge and open up new
    opportunities. I’m currently focusing on Linux system
    administration, security, and cloud computing, and I’ll certainly
    explore LPI’s offerings in more depth.<br>
    <br>
    Do you have any tips or resources that helped you prepare for
    these certifications? I’d appreciate any insights or advice you
    can share from your experience.<br>
    <br>
    Thanks again for the suggestion and encouragement!<br>
    </p>
    <p>Best regards,<br>
    Muhammad Nadeem Anjum</p>
    <p><br>
    </p>
    <p><br>
    </p>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 12/12/2024 2:41 pm, Timothy M
    Butterworth wrote:<br>
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    <div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Dec 11, 2024 at
    11:55 PM Muhammad Nadeem Anjum &lt;<a
    href="mailto:debian@nexgntech.com" moz-do-not-send="true"
    class="moz-txt-link-freetext">debian@nexgntech.com</a>&gt;
    wrote:<br>
    </div>
    <blockquote class="gmail_quote"
    style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Dear
    John Doe,<br>
    <br>
    Yes, I am actively seeking job opportunities and looking to
    enhance my <br>
    career in Linux administration and cloud administration. I
    am eager to <br>
    find valuable resources and opportunities to grow my
    expertise in these <br>
    domains.<br>
    </blockquote>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div>Have you looked at The Linux Professional Institute LPI <a
    href="https://www.lpi.org/" moz-do-not-send="true"
    class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://www.lpi.org/</a>? I
    have their Linux Essentials and Security Essentials
    certifications. If you are going to grow your skills then
    growing them with certifications is a great idea.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <blockquote class="gmail_quote"
    style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
    Best regards,<br>
    Muhammad Nadeem Anjum<br>
    <br>
    <br>
    <br>
    On 30/11/2024 5:55 pm, john doe wrote:<br>
    &gt; On 11/30/24 03:39, Muhammad Nadeem Anjum wrote:<br>
    &gt;&gt; Dear Experts,<br>
    &gt;<br>
    &gt; We are not experts by any means.<br>
    &gt;<br>
    &gt;&gt;<br>
    &gt;&gt; I am an experienced Linux server administrator,
    having started my<br>
    &gt;&gt; journey with Red Hat Linux 6.0 in 1999. Over the
    years, I have worked<br>
    &gt;&gt; with various Linux distributions such as CentOS and
    Ubuntu Server,<br>
    &gt;&gt; addressing diverse requirements and applications.
    My past experience<br>
    &gt;&gt; includes configuring services like:<br>
    &gt;&gt;<br>
    &gt;&gt;   * *Sendmail SMTP server*<br>
    &gt;&gt;   * *BIND DNS server*<br>
    &gt;&gt;   * *FTP server*<br>
    &gt;&gt;   * *Squid proxy server*<br>
    &gt;&gt;<br>
    &gt;&gt; While I have had intermittent engagement with Linux
    systems over the<br>
    &gt;&gt; years, I am now eager to dive deeper into the
    intricacies of Linux<br>
    &gt;&gt; server administration. My goal is to enhance my
    skills and knowledge,<br>
    &gt;&gt; enabling me to tackle more complex scenarios with
    confidence.<br>
    &gt;&gt;<br>
    &gt;<br>
    &gt; Are you a job seeker.<br>
    &gt;<br>
    &gt;&gt; I would greatly appreciate it if you could
    recommend any active mailing<br>
    &gt;&gt; lists, forums, or discussion groups where Linux
    server administrators<br>
    &gt;&gt; regularly exchange ideas, troubleshoot issues, and
    share solutions.<br>
    &gt;&gt; Engaging with a community of experts would be
    invaluable as I embark on<br>
    &gt;&gt; this deeper exploration of Linux server
    administration.<br>
    &gt;&gt;<br>
    &gt;<br>
    &gt; I'd say, pick something that you are interested in and
    try to make it <br>
    &gt; work.<br>
    &gt; When you are stuck on something, just google your way
    out.<br>
    &gt;<br>
    &gt; -- <br>
    &gt; John Doe<br>
    &gt;<br>
    <br>
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