Which hardware is needed for an IT specialist and what prior knowledge is required?

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Hey,

I will begin my IT specialist training on September 1, 2024. I can only decide in more detail after the first six months whether I want to specialize in the following field:

  • Data and process analysis
  • Application development
  • (System integration)

Depending on my previous research and prior knowledge, my preference is for the first two training courses.

As far as I know, it doesn't really matter whether you work privately with a MacBook (which I currently have) or a Linux/Windows laptop, although Linux is probably better in terms of learning effect.

I also own a Raspberry Pi, which I think would be a learning experience if I were to get involved with Python.

I wanted to find out what the TEC community thinks about this: whether it's enough to stick with the MacBook and continue working with Linux via a parallel desktop if necessary, or whether it might make more sense to get a laptop with Linux/Windows. If so, then why? 🙂

I already have some experience with Python .

Otherwise, what other suggestions would you have as to what else we should get or which topics we should look into in order to gain experience in a wide variety of areas that could then be relevant for our training if necessary.

Thanks in advance! 🙂

LG

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ntechde
ntechde
10 months ago

That's what you're doing.

If you prefer to have Mac or Windows, it's fired. Linux/Unix is ​​important, with a Raspi that's okay. In the long term, there is a lot to do with what you can save from the scrap bin.

And to rewrite the Raspi to the server for everything possible over short or long will help both the developer and the admin.

And it's fun too!

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thewhiterice
thewhiterice
10 months ago

Had long Linux, but I'm back to Windows on my main computer. Had many different reasons.

I wanted Visual Studio as a primary IDE or had the best experiences. For example, VSC is getting around with Intellisense for Unity. MS Office beats LibreOffice for me. Gaming sparks, but sometimes needs some affection under Linux. In short, under Windows sparks more out-of-the-box. And I'm "outside" to see this discrepancy as a learning effect – hope that doesn't sound too arrogant.

For any purpose/directions you can choose, your host system is not relevant mM. For example, if you administer Linux or MAC clients, you should be more familiar in handling than using a VM.

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