Hello, my name is Eli. I am 22, living in Austin, Texas.
I am trying to get started on working towards a career in either Server Administrating or Managing. I don't fully understand the differences between the two, but I am hoping someone here can help me understand what both fully are and what the jobs entail.
My experience is next to nothing on the subject but it's the only job that I've found a genuine interest in since graduating High School. Previously, i was firm in the fact that i did not believe college was for me, partly because i didn't have a dream or goal in which to set my sights on in order to achieve. Now i do, and it lead me to finally start looking into starting community college as a first step, something that i never saw myself doing.
What i'm really wanting is any type of advice on what i should do in order to get into the field. Ill list the main points of things i would like to know below.
What is the difference between a Server Administrator and a Server Manager?
What is the daily work day look like for either jobs?
What type of Schooling is needed? (Currently, In the Fall, i will begin basic classes. The Academic Program i am in is Computer Information Technology)
What type of intern jobs should i be looking for to get experience? (I've heard from multiple people that interning is one of the best ways to get into the field)
If you are a Server Manager/Admin, what advice can you personal give?
Does either job require a lot of Math Classes? (Math is by far my worst subject, i am not good at the type of abstract thinking it requires)
That is mostly it for my questions that i can remember at the moment. Though if you have any information or advice that does not pertain to the list above, i would very much like to hear it. I want to give this career path my all.
Thank you to everyone who responds, it means a lot to me.
