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Tech and Tools I use

A SysAdmin Essential Toolkit and Workstation Setup

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Here’s my toolkit and setup for:

  • Personal development projects
  • Work as a Systems Administrator
  • Collaborative DevOps and security-focused projects

Code & Scripting

  • I primarily work with Visual Studio Code for coding and scripting. On Linux, I often turn to Sublime Text for a streamlined experience.

Tech Stack :

Primary Tools:

  • Automation & Infrastructure: Ansible, Docker, Terraform
  • Scripting: Bash, Python, PowerShell
  • Databases: MySQL
  • Security & Monitoring: Wireshark, Zabbix, Nagios
  • Testing Tools: pytest, Ansible Test

Secondary Tools:

  • Web: Apache, NGINX
  • Logging & Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana
  • Networking: Cisco Packet Tracer

Some projects call for additional tools and APIs:

  • Cloud Providers: AWS, Google Cloud
  • Payment APIs: PayPal, Bizum
  • CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions

Providers

Growth & Networking

For personal and professional growth, I focus on building and sharing secure, reliable tools. You can find my work on platforms like GitHub, Dev.to , Reddit .

Workstation & Setup

Laptop :

  • CPU: Intel I7-1255U
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • RAM: 32GB DDR4
  • Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD + 2TB HDD
  • Operating System: DUAL BOOT ( Ubuntu 24.04 and Windows 11 )

Accessories

  • Keyboard: Logitech G213 Prodigy
  • Mouse: Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC
  • Audio: Sony WH-CH720N
  • Webcam: Logitech C270

Home Server

  • CPU : Intel Xeon E5-2670
  • GPU : Nvidia Geforce GTX 1660
  • RAM : 8GB x 4 = 32GB DDR4
  • STORAGE : 512GB SSD + 2TB HDD
  • Case : Cougar Gemini M RGB
  • Monitor : Lenovo D24-45 24'' + SAMSUNG LS24C310EAUXEN 24''

Mobile

Phone: Iphone 12
Tablet: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

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Boopathi

This is a super helpful resource! It's great to see the specific tools and setups you use. The breakdown of primary and secondary tools makes it easy to follow.

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