Seven things end users don’t know about sysadmins!

Sysadmins, you know you’re awesome, regardless of what your typical end user might think. But what do they know? Sadly, not much. For instance, they don’t know…

1. Your power lies in PowerShell.

If they asked you what the latest, trending tool available in the market is, you’d know it. If they asked you what else you know, you tell them “PowerShell scripting.” Because managing IT without a Plan B isn’t an option. Your motto? “When all else fails, there’s always PowerShell.”

2. You’re a certified geek.

The word “geeky” does not even begin to describe you. Not only do you act like a geek — with all of your coding, configuring, deploying, and managing — but you have the certificates to confirm that you’re a geek.

Be it Microsoft Certified Solution Expert, Linux Professional Institute Certifications, Red Hat Certified Engineer, VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization, or any other certificate that has market value, you’ve got it.

3. You make your own sophisticated apps.

You are attracted to anything that’s labelled technology, and programming is no exception. In fact, you’re so well-versed in Python and Android programming that you develop apps and write scripts that do all sorts of mind-blowing stuff.

You might even be the sysadmin who developed an app that sends your girlfriend a text every minute to patch things up with her. While she thinks you’re painstakingly writing out apologies, you’re actually making adjustments to your newest app.

Or maybe you’re the sysadmin who developed a script that can hack into the coffee machine and prepare your favourite latte. Better still is how the script delays the preparation, waiting for the exact moment you walk from your desk to the coffee machine before pouring the latte into a cup. Nice touch!

4. You have incredible hobbies.

Ever wonder who would build an ambient lighting system controlled by room temperature, or an LED cube, or a robot for fun? Of course you don’t! Because it’s you. You’re the one who picks the latest Arduino, Galelilo, or Raspberry Pi DIY kit to whittle away your leisure time. While it’s different, it’s also amazing.

5. You’re funny, too!

You have a good sense of humor. Sure, you can be dark — so can a server room at 2 in the morning — but you’re definitely funny. And end users usually laugh with you. They better laugh if they don’t want their SLAs violated.

6. You attract all the babes.

Let’s face it, tech is hot. And who’s sitting in the middle of all that heat? You are. So go ahead. Bask in the adoration. You’ve earned it.

7. You rock at your job!

You are the Dark Knight who works in the IT shadows, giving 100 percent at your job. If it wasn’t for you, end users from the mail room to the boardroom wouldn’t be able to work peacefully 24/7 in a connected, secure IT environment.

With Sysadmin Day right around the corner, we want to honor your awesomeness and remind you that end users may not “get” you but they’d be lost without you.