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Re:RFC: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Minimal Images by dsr_ on Saturday February 03, 2018 @08:21AM (#16297506)
Sysadmin/devops is a nearly meaningless distinction. When a developer needs to write installation or configuration code, they cross over. When a sysadmin needs to write code to monitor applications, they cross over. Senior sysadmins need to write more code, senior developers need to know more about systems and networks.

Twelve years ago, I hired senior sysadmins. About seven years ago, I hired senior devops. Same people, same skill sets, same approach.

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Re:RFC: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Minimal Images by gerdesj on Saturday February 03, 2018 @08:53PM (#16300812)
"Sysadmin/devops is a nearly meaningless distinction"

It should be as you say but it isn't really. I too hire and fire. To be honest "dev ops" should not really exist but has become a thing. Many who describe themselves as such do not bother with the nuts and bolts. To be fair to them, though, quite a few sysadmins I've known are a bit slack on the networking side, for example. sigh

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