Networking or linux

[TechMan2175]

What should I learn first I will learn them both at some point but what should I start with.

[Lucazader]

It really depends on what you are wanting to do.

 

Is this for a career, or for a hobby? 

If it is for a career, what sort of job are you looking at getting into?

If this is for a hobby, what sort of challenges are you looking for in this hobby?

[Imabigmac]

Build a linux based server of some sorts. That will make you learn both at the same time. 

[LAwLz]

4 hours ago, Imabigmac said:

Build a linux based server of some sorts. That will make you learn both at the same time. 

That entirely depends on what type of server.

For a lot of servers you only need to know how to set an IP and you will be fine.

 

 

OP I recommend networking first. Look up some CCNA studying material and it should give you a solid base.

[TechMan2175]

just as a hobby and the linux based server sounds like a good idea

[Jon Jon]

7 minutes ago, TechMan2175 said:

just as a hobby and the linux based server sounds like a good idea

As other have suggested, why not both?

 

Find a purpose for your Linux Server (maybe a Minecraft server, since that is pretty streamlined IIRC), and then pick up a nice network primer book that goes into the history of networking, and gets down to TCP/IP and the whole OSI model.

 

As you buildout and manage your server, you will learn to understand the application requirements (ports, TCP/UDP Traffic, direction, etc) along with how to manage the server as a whole.

 

So, when you build your server, build it for something that you can both enjoy the resulting product, and will give you great hands on experience as well.

 

Also, doing this in Virtualbox on your existing PC will net you some virtualization experience as well, on the freebie scale

[TechMan2175]

44 minutes ago, Jon Jon said:

As other have suggested, why not both?

 

Find a purpose for your Linux Server (maybe a Minecraft server, since that is pretty streamlined IIRC), and then pick up a nice network primer book that goes into the history of networking, and gets down to TCP/IP and the whole OSI model.

 

As you buildout and manage your server, you will learn to understand the application requirements (ports, TCP/UDP Traffic, direction, etc) along with how to manage the server as a whole.

 

So, when you build your server, build it for something that you can both enjoy the resulting product, and will give you great hands on experience as well.

 

Also, doing this in Virtualbox on your existing PC will net you some virtualization experience as well, on the freebie scale

thanks this is a big help

[TechMan2175]

44 minutes ago, Jon Jon said:

As other have suggested, why not both?

 

Find a purpose for your Linux Server (maybe a Minecraft server, since that is pretty streamlined IIRC), and then pick up a nice network primer book that goes into the history of networking, and gets down to TCP/IP and the whole OSI model.

 

As you buildout and manage your server, you will learn to understand the application requirements (ports, TCP/UDP Traffic, direction, etc) along with how to manage the server as a whole.

 

So, when you build your server, build it for something that you can both enjoy the resulting product, and will give you great hands on experience as well.

 

Also, doing this in Virtualbox on your existing PC will net you some virtualization experience as well, on the freebie scale

thanks this is a big help

[TechMan2175]

44 minutes ago, Jon Jon said:

As other have suggested, why not both?

 

Find a purpose for your Linux Server (maybe a Minecraft server, since that is pretty streamlined IIRC), and then pick up a nice network primer book that goes into the history of networking, and gets down to TCP/IP and the whole OSI model.

 

As you buildout and manage your server, you will learn to understand the application requirements (ports, TCP/UDP Traffic, direction, etc) along with how to manage the server as a whole.

 

So, when you build your server, build it for something that you can both enjoy the resulting product, and will give you great hands on experience as well.

 

Also, doing this in Virtualbox on your existing PC will net you some virtualization experience as well, on the freebie scale

thanks this is a big help