Episode 14: Life as a SysAdmin with Nate Lager

Episode 14: Life as a SysAdmin with Nate Lager

From The IT Guy Show by Eric Hendricks

September 23, 2025 · 1h 14m

About this episode

Eric Hendricks interviews Nate Lager about the evolving role of system administrators and their experiences in the tech industry.

The role of the system administrator has changed a lot in the last couple decades, but some of us are still proudly flying the flag. Eric sits down with longtime friend Nate Lager to talk about his career journey, lessons learned from the trenches, and what still excites him about tech today. We’ll cover everything from burnout to bash scripts, automation to authenticity. Whether you’re a new sysadmin, a grizzled graybeard, or someone who just loves nerding out about Linux and infrastructure—you’ll feel right at home. Welcome to The IT Guy Show, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, skilled advice, and engaging discussions. Connect with me! https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Join our: Discord: https://itguyeric.com/discord Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org Connect with Nate: https://social.undrground.org/@gangrif https://www.linkedin.com/in/ironsysadmin/ Iron…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Hendricks

Guest: Nate Lager

Topics covered

  • system administration
  • career journey
  • automation
  • Linux
  • tech trends
  • burnout
  • bash scripts

Keywords

  • sysadmin
  • technology
  • automation
  • Linux
  • infrastructure
  • career
  • burnout

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iron SysAdmin Podcast, SWB Crawler, Hetzner Hosting

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