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by sda

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Hey I would like to know what would be a better starting position to get into System/Network Administrator. Which one of these would be a better start in getting into that job Help Desk or Technician? Thanks

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by madroxxx

The technician position would be more beneficial in the path to SysAdmin. That way you get to be hands on with the systems and hardware. Also a tech position might afford you more time with the sysadmin to learn from him/her as opposed to being chained to a phone all day.

by dave the computer guy

I would have to agree with you. A helpdesk position will get you the general knowledge you may need but there is no substitute for the hands on experience a technician will receive. Not everything can be learned from a book (though they do help).

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