Uploaded March 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Don't make this lazy beginner mistake as a Sysadmin. Research your questions before asking:
-Getting error messages? Read them out loud.
-Google your best description of the problem.
-Scan the first few pages of results for matches.
-Try some of the suggested fixes and keep track of any changes in the behavior of your issue.
-Document what you've found, what you've tried, what you're expecting, what's actually happening, and what you're planning on trying.
Once you've done your homework like this, it's ok to interrupt someone to ask about it.
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Check out my project-based Linux System Administration course (free sample videos): udemy.com/hands-on-linux-self-hosted-wordpress-for-linux-beginners/?couponCode=tl35
Official Site & e-mail list: tutorialinux.com
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Patreon: patreon.com/tutorialinux
Don't make this lazy beginner mistake as a Sysadmin. Research your questions before asking:
-Getting error messages? Read them out loud.
-Google your best description of the problem.
-Scan the first few pages of results for matches.
-Try some of the suggested fixes and keep track of any changes in the behavior of your issue.
-Document what you've found, what you've tried, what you're expecting, what's actually happening, and what you're planning on trying.
Once you've done your homework like this, it's ok to interrupt someone to ask about it.
Full Linux Sysadmin Course: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtK75qxsQaMLZSo7KL-PmiRarU7hrpnwK
Check out my project-based Linux System Administration course (free sample videos): udemy.com/hands-on-linux-self-hosted-wordpress-for-linux-beginners/?couponCode=tl35
Official Site & e-mail list: tutorialinux.com
Twitter: twitter.com/tutorialinux
Facebook: facebook.com/tutorialinux
Patreon: patreon.com/tutorialinux
