SysAdmin Show

Today’s Show: Testing 123 Developing good testing practices is important Computer hardware/software testing Backup restore testing Documentation & process testing Patch testing OS Application The basics Pre-test, validate current state What works, what doesn’t Partner with business community if needed Build test environment Useful for more complicated or critical systems Virtualization has made this easy … Continue reading "SAS 006 – Testing 123"

In Today’s episode I take a look at using VirtualBox on Linux Mint.  I have included a few pictures of the hardware I use in this episode.  This is a fairly old setup but the performance is good mostly because of the SSD drive. https://linuxmint.com/download.php https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads   f You can send questions, feedback and ideas … Continue reading "SAS 005 – In the Lab with VirtualBox"

Today’s show is all about facing fear and getting out of your comfort zone. Is fear holding you back? Do you put off tasks that you are not sure how to do? Have you not applied for position you don’t feel qualified for? Fear is a normal part of life It is hard to grow … Continue reading "SAS 004 – Facing Fear"

Today’s episode answers listener feedback and explains the basics of problem solving. You can send feedback and ideas for future episodes to [email protected] Listener Q&A Example degree AAS Computer Information Systems Computer User Support Specialist 25k – 40k Lab Equipment Cost DL360 G7, 8 Cores, 32GB – $220 DL360E G8, 16 Cores, 32GB – $320 Today’s … Continue reading "SAS 003 – The Basics of Problem Solving"

Today’s episode is all about the training options available for IT professionals today. You can send feedback and ideas for future episodes to [email protected] Today’s Show – Let’s Talk Training College If you can afford it, loans not recommended If you like structure If you want to work in management or for a large company AS, … Continue reading "SAS 002 – Let’s Talk Training"

This is episode 1 of the SysAdminShow!  In this episode I give an intro to the podcast and give an overview of what SysAmins do day to day. You can send feedback and ideas for future episodes to [email protected]