On Tuesday 09 August 2005 01:06 am, Dru wrote: >On Mon, 8 Aug 2005, Chris wrote: >> Oh hell, why not include someone that can code php, MySQL etc. Where >> do you draw the line? A good Sys Admin does NOT need to be a >> programmer. >> >> If you want a cert for programming (in C in this case) then create >> one for just that. > >What has been interesting is that when we formed the Group and made > the mission statement, our target was BSD system administration. Yet > everywhere we go and have a BOF or talk to users, the programming > topic always comes up. > >The other thing that comes up is "are you going to force me to learn a > BSD variant I never use?" > >Both of these have been topics of discussion within the Group and on > this list and, ideally, the testing methodology would address both > these concerns. One suggestion that has been raised is to have the > certification be module based. > >As an example, let's pretend for a moment that an exam targetted at >experienced admins requires 4 modules where the candidate chooses the >modules he wishes to "specialize" in. Let's pretend his choices are: > >- configuring mail server to certain specs (e.g. SASL, TLS, IMAP, > content filtering) on BSD of choice using MTA of choice >- configuring web server to certain specs (e.g. SSL, Webdav) on BSD of > choice using tools of choice >- troubleshoot a network problem using tools of choice >- scan a network for vulnerabilities >- configure the firewall of choice according to scenario's > requirements - create x # of scripts to do specified tasks using > language of choice - install BSD of choice according to requirements > of a scenario - recommend a solution according to requirements of a > scenario (written module) >- contribute x to one of the BSD projects (e.g. 3 months of port > cleaning, x of of docs, provide mentorship) > >In this pretend module environment, there could be a mix of handson, >written, and experience required. A person could prove proficiency in > the parts of sysadmin they are most interested in using in the real > world or wish to prove to prospective employers. > >Dru
Just my two cents: tis sounds perfect :-) Thanks, Bryan -- Open Source: by the people, for the people. _______________________________________________ BSDCert mailing list [email protected] http://lists.nycbug.org/mailman/listinfo/bsdcert
