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2021 in Review

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Each December, I like to take some time to reflect on the events of the year - and this year was a relaxing-yet-productive follow-on to 2020.

Kubernetes Quickstart

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Kubernetes is the most powerful container orchestrator used in the cloud today. In this blog post, I'll discuss how you can set up a simple Kubernetes cluster for learning and experimentation.

Installing a fast Linux server on an M1-based Mac

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Whether you're learning the Linux operating system, using Linux to manage your server fleet, performing a cybersecurity penetration test using Linux tools, or testing the Web apps you’ve created on a Linux server, you can do it at near native speed without costly software on an M1-based Mac system.

ARM on the desktop is here to stay

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It's been a long time coming, but desktop ARM computing is now mainstream and the implications for the cloud are tremendous.

An overview of cloud buzz words

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Cloud buzz words are everywhere. In this post, I'll pick them apart and explain what they represent.

Work-from-home is the new BlackBerry

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The pandemic has taken mobile computing to a whole new level, with productivity gains that rival those introduced by the BlackBerry.

Copyleft is dying

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The software license that led to the rise of open source software is being overshadowed by a new kind of license.

It's a great time to be a developer

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The software development job market is white hot today, and it's never been easier to be a part of it.

UNIX/Linux is now a core skill for anyone working in tech

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UNIX and Linux have come a long way since the 1990s. Today, they rule the cloud....and the rest of the world too.

Cybersecurity in a Nutshell

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Cybersecurity plays a massive role within organizations and existing IT job roles today. If you want to know more about the different facets of cybersecurity, then this blog post is for you!