In addition to learning new/hot technology, I'd recommend making sure you've got your basics in (and I'm not suggesting you don't). See the "Fundamentals" sect

In addition to learning new/hot technology, I'd recommend making sure you've got your basics in (and I'm not suggesting you don't). See the "Fundamentals" section in System Administration Body of Knowledge (http://sabok.org/sabok.html#_fundamentals http://sabok.org/sabok.html#_fundamentals)