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Originally Posted by sclitheroe
Learn as much as you can about what makes the technology tick and how high level concepts like software and operating systems drive physical silicon is key.
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This whole post was very good, but I wanted to point out how much I agree with this, as it pertains to my previous post.
I said my University Degree was severe overkill for what I do, which is true, but I get real benefit from it on a daily basis. It isn't knowing what to do when Exchange stops sending email or the web server crashes, but it is understanding what is happening at a very low level and the interaction between every (or most) piece of the puzzle. I think in the long run, it makes me a better admin.
Don't get me wrong, lots of techs I work with don't know these things, and are still very good at their job, so don't think it is the only way.