Best practices for new SysAdmins

[HamedTahaH]

Hello everyone,
I am new to ServiceNow System Administration.
What are the best practices you recommend for beginners to get comfortable with the platform?
Thank you.

[Dr Atul G- LNG]

HI @HamedTahaH 

CSA is the first and foundational exam in your ServiceNow journey. Here are some tips to help you prepare effectively:

• Study the training material thoroughly – Go through it line by line, word by word, at least 2–3 times.

• Practice the labs multiple times – Do each lab 3–4 times. Don’t just complete them; carefully read and understand the instructions as well.

• Follow the official eBook – Review it thoroughly at least 2–3 times to reinforce your understanding.

• Consider supplementary courses – Some candidates have found Udemy courses helpful for additional practice and clarity.

• spend at least 1–2 hours a day engaging with the ServiceNow Community — read discussions, answer questions, and share your insights to strengthen your understanding and confidence.

  If your goal is to become a developer, focus on building scripting skills using resources available on developer.servicenow.com. Regular practice will enhance your technical expertise.

[GlideFather]

Hi @HamedTahaH,

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Welcome to the Platform of platforms! 🚀 Let me take this opportunity to share following resources with you:

        ServiceNow University 

        

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• Get Started with ServiceNow University
• Learn about ServiceNow and earn badges, points, certificates, and improve your rank.
• Most courses are free, only a few are paid.
• Start with the "Welcome to ServiceNow " training, it's fun and gives you your first certificate!
• The Certified System Administrator (CSA) certificate is a good start, it's useful for almost any ServiceNow role.
• Trainings at the SN University provide temporary lab instances with pre-installed plugins and apps.

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      ServiceNow Career Journeys & ServiceNow Career Paths 

      

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• Pick a ServiceNow Career Path that matches your interests.
• We’ll help you start at the right level based on your skills.
• A ServiceNow Credential gives you industry recognition.
• It proves your investment and boosts your professional value.

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        Learning Plans at the Developer Portal 

        

• Request your Personal Developer Instance (PDI), your own ServiceNow sandbox to practice safely.
• You can try almost everything for free (except a few advanced features like AI).
• Explore guides, tutorials, blogs, and documentation to learn more.
• Short and self-paced modules.
• Best practices, references, 

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Good luck! 🤞💪