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“SUDO Teach Me a Lesson”
March 2, 2021
Leon Adato
The command “sudo” is an essential part of Vax, Unix, and Linux operating systems. It’s so intrinsic to how SysAdmins work, many consider “sudo” to be a built-in command and…
Change Is Hard
March 1, 2021
Leon Adato
I.T. folks understand change can be hard, and I don’t mean in the “Who Moved My Cheese” kind of way. Change, as in “change control,” is necessary. But we don’t…
Upgrade Better, Faster, Stronger
March 1, 2021
Chrystal Taylor
Because of the recent cyberattack, we’ve asked you to update your Orion Platform several times. While these updates are necessary for the safety and performance of your environment, we understand…
Project Management as a Critical Skillset
March 1, 2021
Brandon Shopp
Public sector IT departments have undergone sweeping modernization efforts, from virtualization and mobility to cloud computing and digital transformation. At the same time, this challenging period of remote work increases…
Meet the New Old Guy on the Head Geek Team
February 26, 2021
Kevin Kline
Growing up in the suburbs of Seattle, WA, in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s was like most everyone else’s experiences. Dad worked as an analog computer engineer for a…
What Is Ticketing Software?
February 24, 2021
Jessicah Raynor
When something goes wrong with a user’s device, who do they turn to for help? Maybe an employee walks up to their favorite IT team member’s desk or sends them…
7 Things DBAs Should Do Before Going On Holiday
February 18, 2021
Kevin Kline
Thanks to 2020, many of us don’t remember the last time we took a holiday or vacation. If you were able to get away from the office, kudos to you.…
Secure by Design | Our Plan for a Safer SolarWinds and Customer Community — SolarWinds TechPod 036
February 17, 2021
SolarWinds
Companies must change the way they operate to combat increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks across ever-expanding attack surfaces. What we learn from one attack can help us protect against the next. Because…
How to Become a Microsoft MVP
February 16, 2021
Kevin Kline
I’ve been a Microsoft MVP since 2003-2004. Over the years, the number one question on my personal FAQ is “How do I become a Microsoft MVP?” So, let’s answer that…
Monitoring Challenges Emerge as Agencies Embrace Container Technology
February 15, 2021
Jim Hansen
Container technology is catching on big-time in the federal government as agencies such as the USDA and the National Institutes of Health look to containers to simplify software development and…
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