009 - What Makes a Great SysAdmin?

What makes a great SysAdmin? Is it scripting sorcery? The ability to debug DHCP before coffee? Or maybe it's just not rage-quitting when someone says, “Have you tried turning it off and on again?”This week, Paul Schnackenburg returns to help Andy tackle the age-old question: What makes a great SysAdmin?We dig into:The technical skills that separate the pro SysAdmins from the PowerShell copy-pasters The soft skills that matter more than you think (spoiler: communication is better than compiling) The mindset traits that keep us sane in the chaos Why curiosity, not caffeine, is the true fuel of the trade And yes... we even talk about empathy. You’ve been warned =DWhether you’re a grizzled server-room veteran or a newcomer wondering if your Wi-Fi troubleshooting skills qualify as “IT support,” this episode's got something for you.Bonus: Hear Paul and I rant (gently) about gatekeeping, burnout, and why the best SysAdmins never stop learning—even when they really want to.Episode Resources:SysAdmin Weekly Companion NewsletterAndyOnTechProject RunspacePaul Schnackenburg on LinkedIn#sysadmin #softskills #itpro #careergrowth