In this episode I talk to Jeroen Schutrup about his home lab. He has dedicated an entire too to it with a nicely populated rack. He even made network diagrams (see his blog linked below)! Connect with Jeroen LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeroenschutrup/ Blog: https://megalith.rocks/homelab/ My Contact Info: [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinreybrouck/ Credits: Music by Ian Mayzak

In this episode I speak with Amanda Berlin, the Lead Incident Detection Engineer at Blumira, about her project Logmira. We discuss the benefits of enabling enhanced logging on Windows systems and how Logmira can streamline that process. Connect with Amanda Twitter: https://twitter.com/InfoSystir Mental Health Hackers: https://twitter.com/HackersHealth Logmira: https://github.com/Blumira/Logmira Blumira: https://twitter.com/blumirasec My Contact Info: [email protected]...

This is the fourth of a twelve episode series called IT Without A Degree. It is the original concept that lead me to start the podcast. When I started in IT I had no degree or formal training. This isn’t the path for everyone, but it worked for me an can work for you. In … Continue reading "SAS 054 – IT Without A Degree – Your Second IT Job"

This is the third of a 12 episode series called IT Without A Degree. It is the original concept that lead me to start the podcast. When I started in IT I had no degree or formal training. This isn’t the path for everyone, but it worked for me an can work for you. In … Continue reading "SAS 053 – IT Without A Degree – Your First IT Job"

I had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Levan the CTO of CloudSkills.io. In this episode we talk about passion in IT and why it has been getting a bad reputation recently. Connect with Michael Website: https://cloudskills.io Podcast: https://cloudskills.fm LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellevan My Contact Info: [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinreybrouck/ Credits: Music by Ian Mayzak Episode edited by Jesse … Continue reading "SAS 052 – Following Your...

This is the second of a 12 episode series called IT Without A Degree. It is the original concept that lead me to start the podcast. When I started in IT I had no degree or formal training. This isn’t the path for everyone, but it worked for me an can work for you. In … Continue reading "SAS 051 – IT Without A Degree – Preparing For The IT Field"

This is the first of a 12 episode series called IT Without A Degree. It is the original concept that lead me to start the podcast. When I started in IT I had no degree or formal training. This isn’t the path for everyone, but it worked for me an can work for you. Contact … Continue reading "SAS 050 – IT Without A Degree – Is IT Right for Me?"

In this episode I give an overview of several of the IT career paths common in the IT field. The field is so vast and varied I was only able to scratch the surface here.

In this episode I talk with Dylan Shields about AWS Security best practices. The cloud is great and does make deployment and scaling easier than ever, but security best practices still remain a big responsibility of the cloud customer. Connect with Dylan: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-shields-6802b1168 AWS Security Book: https://www.manning.com/books/aws-security Use discount code PODSYS19 for %40 off … Continue reading "SAS 048 – AWS Security with Dylan Shields"

In this episode I have a conversation with Rober Collcott, A IT Technician, First Line Engineer & Microsoft 365 Specialist. We discuss the key skills for entering the information technology field. PSA: I’m looking for someone to help me edit/produce the show. This is a volunteer position using Adobe Audition to process about 2 hours … Continue reading "SAS 047 – Key Skills For Entering IT with Robert Collcott"

In this episode I talk with Chris Tresco. Chris is an accomplished Architect and Engineer focusing on using nextgen technologies like SDDC, Virtualization, Cloud, Automation, and Security to solve real world, complex business-related problems. We talked about HCI, what it is and what problem it solves. Connect with Chris: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-tresco-6815502/

In this episode I talk with Ken Youens-Clark about using Python for some basic scripting tasks. We directly compare writing a small program written in both Bash and Python to see the benefits of using Python. This is an “In The Lab” episode and an YouTube link to the video is listed below. Thanks to … Continue reading "SAS 045 – In The Lab – Python vs. Bash with Ken Youens-Clark"

In this episode I talk with Doug Farrell about using Python to help automate sysadmin tasks. Doug Farrell is a senior software developer with over 20 years of experience focusing on Python and JavaScript. Thanks to Manning Publications for sponsoring this episode! Visit www.manning.com and use the discount code podsys19 for 40% off any product. … Continue reading "SAS 044 – Python for SysAdmins with Doug Farrell"

In this episode I discuss my experience with test prep for the CISSP exam including a 6-day boot camp I recently attended. https://www.isc2.org/-/media/ISC2/Certifications/Exam-Outlines/CISSP-Exam-Outline-121417–Final.ashx

In this episode I talk with Jeff Brown, a system engineer and cloud administrator with 13+ years of experience in server and application administration. We discuss his transition from music to IT and how he navigated his IT career to keep himself engaged and challenged. Connect with Jeff: Blog: https://www.jeffbrown.tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwaynebrown Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jeffwbrown

In this episode I talk with Josh Duffeny about decluttering our digital lives. Josh is a DevOps Engineer, Pluralsight Author, Speaker, Blogger and PowerShell Advocate. This is a great way to look at what technology you are using and if it is helping or harming your productivity. We all only have so much mental capacity … Continue reading "SAS 041 – Digital Declutter with Josh Duffney"

In this episode I talk with Jon Clarke, an IT professional, instructor and online content creator with over 25 years of experience. We discuss how Jon got his start in IT as well as common career paths and recommendations. Connect with Jon: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxf9VicLnyvZhGplp1SMWVA Twitter: https://twitter.com/it_taster

In the episode I talk with Michael Levan about transitioning to DevOps.  Michael Levan is owner and Chief Engineer at CloudDev.Engineering as well as an Author, Blogger & Public Speaker.  Having been a system administrator Micheal knows first hand what it takes to take that knowledge and apply it in a DevOps role. Connect with … Continue reading "SAS 039 – Michael Levan – Transitioning to DevOps"

In this episode I have a conversation with Joseph Bragdon.  He is a Client Support Specialist II and he talks about his experiences in this role.   Connect with Joseph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephbragdon/ [email protected]

In this episode I have a conversation with Adam Bertram about side hustles, consulting, writing and training.  Adam Bertram has been working in IT for 21 years . He is an entrepreneur, IT influencer, Microsoft MVP, blogger, trainer, author and content marketing writer for multiple technology companies.  We talk about how he got started in […]

In this in the lab episode I go over the setup process for my new home lab.  I recently got a full height fully enclosed 4-post rack that prompted me to rethink my whole network setup.  I recorded several videos throughout this build that are linked below. VMware User Group: VMUG YouTube Videos: Home Lab: […]

In this episode I have a conversation with Ron Sivonda about his transition from military to IT.  Anyone looking to get into IT from the military or otherwise will benefit from hearing about Ron’s story and several insights from his perspective as a VP of a cyber security firm. Show Links: https://www.veterati.com/ https://vets2pm.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ron-sivonda_veterans-cybersecurity-veterati-ugcPost-6629099467645812736-WfpH

In this episode I talk with the SysAdmin & Business owner Johnard Owens.  We talk about how he got started in IT, what he does to stay current and his experiences in stating an IT services company. You can find more information about Johnard’s company at www.technicalevolutions.com