Here's how you can excel in high-pressure situations and secure a promotion in system administration.

El conocimiento de la informacion confiable es un arma muy poderosa, en todos los ambitos, esto permite tener aristas suficientes para poder abordar un reto de la manera mas eficiente y eficaz.

Excelling in high-pressure situations and securing a promotion in system administration requires a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and effective communication. Here are some strategies to help you achieve these goals: 1) Develop Technical Proficiency 2) Enhance Problem-Solving Skills 3) Manage Stress Effectively 4) Communicate Clearly 5) Demonstrate Leadership and Initiative 6) Build a Strong Professional Network By combining these strategies, you can not only excel in high-pressure situations but also position yourself as a valuable asset to your organization, increasing your chances of securing a promotion in system administration.

High pressure situation are best handled with a person’s following attributes: 1. Calm (sudden or expected) 2. Debate within, to arrive at the best amongst options 3. Dissect the solution in minutest and conceivable detail. 4. Allocate the sub-items to the members considering the skill set of each member with time line 5. Monitor passionately giving ear to members 6. In-process course correction based on merit In my experience, luck also played its role for the success.

Il est important de se maintenir à niveau afin de faire face aux challenges grandissants d'un admin sys. Plus on est à jour mieux on peut gérer la pression du fait qu'on est toujours en alerte.

Debe mantenerse al día no sólo de las tecnologías ya establecidas en el mercado, sino sobre todo del conjunto de tecnologías que ha elegido como ámbito de su trabajo y actividad profesional. Otras tecnologías competidoras o software de la misma tecnología le servirán de referencia, nada más. Nunca serán objeto de estudio en profundidad, nunca serán el centro de tu atención, nunca serán el foco de tus estudios en profundidad, nunca serán tu objetivo principal. Serán una referencia para que puedas profundizar y ser mejor en lo que has elegido hacer dentro de esta configuración tecnológica y de los sistemas que mejor sirven a esta tecnología. Hasta que una nueva oferta de trabajo te permita progresar en otras áreas de actividad.

La priorisation des tâches joue un rôle clé dans la gestion des activités au quotidien. On est efficace, et facilement on dégage du temps pour se fociliser sur les actions les plus importantes.

True, when I have a huge list of things to do it's only slowing down, moving to single processing and focus on critical and important things that help to get out of swamps)

Prioritising critical issues must be dealt with on a daily basis, and successfully attend to it, don't "park" it for the next day.

In system administration, effective task prioritization is key during high-stress periods. By focusing on critical systems and services that need immediate attention, you can minimize downtime and demonstrate your decision-making prowess under pressure. This ability not only ensures smooth operations but also establishes you as a dependable leader, enhancing your prospects for career growth.

Siempre debemos de priorizar tareas, pero a veces es complicado dependiendo el cargo profesional. Es muy importante tener estrategia que nos ayuda a evitar los tiempos de inactividad significativos y muestra su capacidad para tomar decisiones impactantes bajo presión. Nosotros como personas profesionales debemos demostrar constantemente nuestras habilidades, te posiciona como un líder confiable.

Automation is the feature as we need to save time and provide accuracy, nowadays easy to implement automation tools in your projects. Within organisations.

L'automatisation nous permet effectivement d'avoir un gain de temps ainsi éviter de faire des erreurs. Les sauvegardes automatisées par exemple permettent de ne pas oublier de faire les sauvegardes au quotidien

Automation is great, we try to implement IaC where possible to make our life happy) We use Terraform, CI CD pipelines, Powershell scripting, Ansible and many other tools to increase effectiveness and we consider this is must have approach for a company of any size and area

Not yet with automation as to where I want it to be, but have started with this nevertheless. Spend funds on the tools available, the ROI is worth it. The challenge is to get the users to use it.

In system administration, smart automation is key to managing high-pressure situations effectively. Utilize scripts and automation tools to handle routine tasks, freeing up your time for more complex issues. For example, use Bash scripts for server health checks and tools like Puppet or Ansible for seamless software deployments. Strategic automation not only enhances efficiency but also demonstrates your forward-thinking approach, making you a prime candidate for promotion.

Il faut toujours priviligier la communication dans des situations à haute pression. Cela permet de rassurer les clients qu'on a la situation sous contrôle.

Communication is one of the most important components in company's daily life as it syncronises understanding of what and why is happening in company's life behind the scene between employees, customers and partners and maybe other members of information space

Communication is the basis of all skills you can have, verbal or written. Be open about it, and communicate daily with all levels in organisation.

In high-pressure scenarios, clear communication is essential. Regularly update stakeholders on issues, progress, and expected resolution times. This reduces confusion, builds trust, and demonstrates your ability to manage responsibilities effectively. Mastering clear communication is crucial for those seeking promotion, as it showcases leadership potential and the ability to coordinate team efforts during critical times.

On doit toujours capitaliser sur nos échecs afin de mieux gérer les prochains problèmes similaires. L'échec est une expérience qui nous permet de mieux faire à l'avenir. Donc il faut toujours en faire une force.

Knowledge will only takes you thus far, the real deal is when you do the actual task, and yes, failure is part of the learning path. You will and must fail at certain times, otherwise the next person will not know how to fix the issue.

Failures are great, they give us space and depth for growth. The only thing is that everyone needs to understand and accept it, meaning you need an advanced culture, but also it's important to be strong enough to survive from really big catastroph or better prevent

High-pressure situations in system administration can sometimes lead to mistakes. The key is to analyze what went wrong, document the lessons learned, and implement changes to prevent future issues. This commitment to continuous improvement not only enhances your skills but also demonstrates a proactive and resilient mindset—qualities that are highly valued and can boost your chances for promotion.

Mentoring junior staff in system administration showcases leadership. Sharing knowledge fosters team strength and prepares you for more responsibility, enhancing prospects for promotions in IT.

Mentoring junior team members is a powerful way to showcase leadership in system administration. By helping others develop their skills and grow professionally, you build a stronger team. Demonstrating your ability to mentor effectively signals to management that you’re ready for increased responsibilities, making you a strong candidate for promotion.

Get to know all of the technologies you run or that are in your operational environments. In other words, become an IT admin who can pivot and be involved in any area when needed. Also, pick at least one or two lanes you are really interested in and become the go to person for those. Additionally, take a stake in the health and well being of your operations by figuring out what could be improved or introduced to solve current and future challenges. Finally, find your voice and put your ideas out there publicly and privately and continue learning. Sometimes just getting ideas out sparks additional thought which is super valuable in any IT environment.

Stay relaxed and roll with the situation. Look outside the box for solutions. Google is our friend, most any situation we face has been faced by others. Reach out to your team an outside the team.

Para mi, en las situaciones de alta presión, una persona para lograr suceso necesita ser capaz de aliar sus capacidades y habilidades técnicas a su competencia psicológica comportamental. No será posible obtener ascenso sin la capacidad de tratar los momentos de estrese en situaciones de alta presión con la tranquilidad y foco que estos momentos exigen. A veces esta habilidad psicológica organizacional es más importante que la habilidades técnicas operacionales.