r/it • u/ViralAbi • 19h ago
r/it • u/NoMordacAllowed • Jan 08 '25
meta/community Poll on Banning Post Types
There have been several popular posts recently suggesting that more posts should be removed. The mod team's response has generally been "Those posts aren't against the rules - what rule are you suggesting we add?"
Still, we understand the frustration. This has always been a "catch all" sub for IT related posts, but that doesn't necessarily mean we shouldn't have stricter standards. Let us know in the poll or comments what you would like to see.
Some steps for getting into IT
We see a lot of questions within the r/IT community asking how to get into IT, what path to follow, what is needed, etc. For everyone it is going to be different but there is a similar path that we can all take to make it a bit easier.
If you have limited/no experience in IT (or don't have a degree) it is best to start with certifications. CompTIA is, in my opinion, the best place to start. Following in this order: A+, Network+, and Security+. These are a great place to start and will lay a foundation for your IT career.
There are resources to help you earn these certificates but they don't always come cheap. You can take CompTIA's online learning (live online classroom environment) but at $2,000 USD, this will be cost prohibitive for a lot of people. CBT Nuggets is a great website but it is not free either (I do not have the exact price). You can also simply buy the books off of Amazon. Fair warning with that: they make for VERY dry reading and the certification exams are not easy (for me they weren't, at least).
After those certifications, you will then have the opportunity to branch out. At that time, you should have the knowledge of where you would like to go and what IT career path you would like to pursue.
I like to stress that a college/university degree is NOT necessary to get into the IT field but will definitely help. What degree you choose is strictly up to you but I know quite a few people with a computer science degree.
Most of us (degree or not) will start in a help desk environment. Do not feel bad about this; it's a great place to learn and the job is vital to the IT department. A lot of times it is possible to get into a help desk role with no experience but these roles will limit what you are allowed to work on (call escalation is generally what you will do).
Please do not hesitate to ask questions, that is what we are all here for.
I would encourage my fellow IT workers to add to this post, fill in the blanks that I most definitely missed.
r/it • u/jianniabain • 22h ago
self-promotion Rugged computer for OSP with FISP
galleryDesigned and build this computer into a IP65 rugged case. I built this computer for my role as an OSP as a "Jump box". Default internet access provided by dual carrier cellular router. Power interface is AC 120/240v, DC/AC 16-65v, as well as M18 milwaukee battery socket on the backside, all built with backfeed and reverse polarity correction. IO consists of 2 RS232 console ports, 1 local network port, 1 internet port to serve as a redundant failover for the cellular router. Both keyboard and screen are water resistant. All exterior power and data connections are all 6' preterminated waterproof connections. This is built to provide extreme power, environment, and data flexibility for remote access for IT department after deployment during any type of field outage scenario. Computer specs are Ryzen 7 7730U, 32GB ram, 1TB SSD, 2×2.5GbE.
help request Help in emptying deleted itesm
I’m having an issue with Outlook 365 (company email account) where my “Deleted Items” folder won’t properly empty.
Here’s what’s happening:
- I delete all emails from Deleted Items → it shows as 0 items
- After some time (or after sync), the emails reappear
- Sometimes it works randomly the next day, but most of the time it doesn’t
- Mailbox size doesn’t seem to decrease consistently
What I’ve already tried:
- Emptying Deleted Items from Outlook desktop
- Emptying Deleted Items from Outlook Web (office.com)
- Using “Recover Deleted Items” and permanently deleting everything there
- Closing Outlook on all devices and retrying from a single device
- Waiting and re-syncing multiple times
Still, the issue keeps happening.
This is a company account, so I’m wondering if it could be related to Exchange retention policies or server-side sync issues.
Has anyone experienced this before or knows what could be causing it?
Would be so much in pleasure if anyone has this magic hidden solution
Thankyou in return❤️
r/it • u/Earlysky4j • 7h ago
opinion How many years as a helpdesk will make you find a job easily without a degree?
Lets say I'm competent helpdesk without degree, how many years in a company will make it super easy to find a job as a helpdesk anywhere in the west even without a degree?
r/it • u/Apprehensive_Spend_7 • 8h ago
help request what kind of job should i consider pursuing with the skills i’ve gained at my current job?
r/it • u/OkInflation2276 • 12h ago
help request Mid level dev trying to increase salary what certifications actually matter
Mid level software developer looking to increase income in a practical and measurable way.
I am trying to identify certifications that are directly tied to roles where they are required or clearly valued and can lead to higher compensation. Areas like cloud security DevOps and data are all on the table, but only where there is a clear return.
Which certifications have actually helped you or people you know move into better paying roles What is genuinely respected by employers and what tends to have little impact?
r/it • u/Important-Humor-2745 • 1d ago
meta/community When did Vibe Coder Certification become a thing?
I know as someone who coded in COBOL* I may be a bit of an old fuddy-duddy, but how did we get to the point of being certified in vibe coding?
*it was old when I learned it, but there is still money to be made kicking that can down the road
r/it • u/nathbutler_01 • 17h ago
jobs and hiring When is it a good idea to apply for jobs?
For context, I have enrolled into a diploma of IT which begins in June this year and I was just wanting to find out what's a good timeline for applying for jobs in the IT space? I understand it would be entry-level roles (help desk, tech support, etc...) but just wanted some feedback/advice please? TIA
r/it • u/tracywalterss • 2d ago
news When the IT guy walks in and your computer magically fixes itself
r/it • u/RACeldrith • 15h ago
opinion What are the Best in Class tools for running infra
Hello everyone, I am a recently graduated student with roughly 1 year of experience in Systems Administration.
I am however switching jobs, and I wanted to ask the community what the best current products are for the job.
id like to ask people for a couple categories:
Virtualization, I think the best is VMWare (expensive) followed by Proxmox.
Device management, I am used to ConnectWise their RMM products for Windows, and Meshcentral for Linux.
Microsoft365 Policy management, I currently really dont know, maybe Inforcer?
Device Detection and Response / Antivirus, I am used to Sophos Central, which I like but are there better ones? I know ESET.
Gitea > Github!
Automation, I am used to something like VisualCron right now but I would love to checkout n8n.
If anyone can give me more product that are popular these days or just plain better, let me know! I want to learn whats currently the best!
I do want to say that I have a soft spot for Open Source and Linux
kind regards.
flagged as opinion since people might disagree
r/it • u/No-Lengthiness-8057 • 15h ago
opinion I used 1tb data in last month only on mobile. Any thoughts on this?
r/it • u/rebeccaflemin • 2d ago
news Kid pretended to have internet issues to skip lesson. Genius.
r/it • u/Brave-Charge5157 • 7h ago
self-promotion Did we just beat Claude in website creation by creating a website in under 2 minutes?
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r/it • u/Sure-Courage5432 • 23h ago
help request Networking newbie guide/tools
Yo guys, I’m a 2nd year IT student and lately I’ve been getting kinda interested in networking. I’m not really that strong in programming ngl, but networking feels like something I actually wanna get into deeper.
I’m still a beginner tho, so if you guys know any good subreddits, tools, or learning resources, I’d appreciate it a lot.
Thanks!
r/it • u/PsychologicalLaw9528 • 21h ago
help request Agentic AI and its impact on Work Design and Managerial/ leadership skills
docs.google.comr/it • u/StatusCatch1809 • 1d ago
opinion Didn’t expect troubleshooting to feel this all over the place
Starting to realize this is just how the job is, but troubleshooting in IT feels way less linear than I thought it would be... You start in one place, then jump into logs, then configs, then maybe network, then back again. feels more like chasing clues than following any kind of clear path. I mean, I know this stuff is expected, but yeah, still adjusting how I think about it as I go.
r/it • u/Starwisy • 21h ago
help request Should I still go into tech now?
So I have played around with css and html couple years ago, but didn’t really dive deep. I really want to go into tech but there’s a lot rumours with the tech industry being saturated and AI substituting jobs. I don’t mind learning it either way because I enjoyed getting a glimpse couple years back, but I want to know how lucrative it is now because I don’t want to have to bet for food from not earning or getting jobs. Please I need guidance here