A SysAdmin Essential Toolkit and Workstation Setup

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

• Website : www.anass-assim.com
• Domain Provider: Hostinger
• Hosting Provider : Github
• Mail Provider : Zoho

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