When you first started learning Linux, which distro did you begin with? Would love to know what people started on and whether you stuck with it or moved on to something else.

Hello everyone, I'm Adekola, based in Abuja, Nigeria. I work as an IT Support Specialist at FCCPC, and I also did cybersecurity internship at CyberSapiens United LLP years back. A bit about where I'm at in my IT journey: I've been building on both the security and infrastructure sides. On security - CEH certified, ISC2 candidate, doing VAPT and bug bounty work (HCS Penetration Testing from Hacktify). On the sysadmin/networking side - recently completed Windows Server 2022 Hands-on Labs (Active Directory, File and Storage Services) and Cisco Packet Tracer for SOHO networking. I also code in Python and use it for automation and web scraping. Why I joined: I want to go deeper than the certs and actually build real, day-to-day sysadmin experience, the kind that comes from doing the work, not just passing exams. Excited to learn from this community. Adekola Gabriel A

For anyone who has been waiting for the Linux content to arrive, today is your day. Two new courses are now live in the classroom. 💻 Introduction to Linux and Servers What Linux is, why it matters, how it fits alongside Windows Server in the real world, and why it is a skill every serious sysadmin needs to have. Beginner friendly and built around real world context from the ground up. 💻 Ubuntu Server Ubuntu Server is one of the most widely deployed Linux distributions in the world and this course covers exactly what it is, why it is such a popular choice for businesses and sysadmins alike, and gets you up and running with the current LTS release inside your homelab. Whether you are completely new to Linux or you have dabbled before and want a structured starting point, these two courses give you the foundation everything else builds on. Linux is one of the most in demand skills in IT right now. Cloud platforms, web servers, DevOps, cybersecurity and more all run on it. There has never been a better time to get started. Head to the classroom and get stuck in 👇 — Dan 💪

Two More Free Courses Are Now Live in the Classroom! Both are available to every member right now at no cost. 💻 Getting Started With Cisco Packet Tracer Download, install and configure Packet Tracer on your PC. Hands on network simulation with no physical hardware needed. 💻 Cisco Packet Tracer Device Basics Navigate the workspace, add devices, access the CLI, understand the IOS command hierarchy and connect devices correctly. Real Cisco skills from day one. And this is just the beginning. Networking, Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, security, cloud and more is all on the way with new content added every single day. Now a quick favour 👉 Do you know someone learning IT or thinking about getting into sysadmin work? Send them the link right now. The free tier costs them nothing and they get instant access to real hands on content that will genuinely help their career. Every person you invite makes this community richer and more valuable for everyone in it. Tag someone in the comments, drop the link in a WhatsApp group or just send a friend a message. You never know whose career you might help kickstart today. 🚀 Head to the classroom and get stuck in 👇 — Dan 💪

Just wanted to take a moment to say how excited I am about where this community is heading. There is a huge amount of content on the way covering everything from networking fundamentals and Windows Server through to Linux, cloud, automation, security and beyond. New courses and articles are being added every single day and we are only just getting started. But honestly the content is only part of it. What I am most excited about is building a community where sysadmins at every level can come together, share ideas, help each other out and grow. Whether you are just starting out in IT or you have been doing this for years, there is something incredibly valuable about being surrounded by people who get it. People who understand the late night troubleshooting sessions, the satisfaction of finally cracking a problem that had you stumped for days, and the constant drive to keep learning in an industry that never stands still. That is what I want this place to be. Not just a course library but a genuine community where we all make each other better. I am really glad you are here. Let's build something great together. 💪 Drop a comment below and let me know what topic or course you are most looking forward to seeing added. 👇 — Dan