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2021 in Review
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
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
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
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
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
The pandemic has taken mobile computing to a whole new level, with productivity gains that rival those introduced by the BlackBerry.
Copyleft is dying
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
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
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
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!