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/i

SAS 055 – Enhanced Windows Logging with Amanda Berlin

Oct 21st, 2021

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

SAS 054 – IT Without A Degree – Your Second IT Job

Sep 6th, 2021 38m 22s

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

SAS 053 – IT Without A Degree – Your First IT Job

May 31st, 2021 48m 16s

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 a

SAS 052 – Following Your Passion with Michael Levan

Mar 16th, 2021 50m 34s

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:

SAS 051 – IT Without A Degree – Preparing For The IT Field

Jan 15th, 2021 36m 25s

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

SAS 050 – IT Without A Degree – Is IT Right for Me?

Jan 2nd, 2021 25m 17s

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 a

SAS 049 – IT Career Options

Oct 2nd, 2020 31m 56s

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. IT Support Call Center Corporate Help Desk Sole Proprietor MSP Storage Adm

SAS 048 – AWS Security with Dylan Shields

Aug 13th, 2020 52m 28s

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

SAS 047 – Key Skills For Entering IT with Robert Collcott

Jul 12th, 2020 40m 49s

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/pr

SAS 046 – Hyper Converged Infrastructure with Chris Tresco

Jun 24th, 2020 54m 27s

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.

SAS 045 – In The Lab – Python vs. Bash with Ken Youens-Clark

May 26th, 2020 1h 21m

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

SAS 044 – Python for SysAdmins with Doug Farrell

May 1st, 2020 1h 3m

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 spon

SAS 043 – My CISSP Test Preperation

Apr 27th, 2020 23m 46s

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

SAS 042 – Your IT Career Journey with Jeff Brown

Apr 21st, 2020 1h 16m

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 himse

SAS 041 – Digital Declutter with Josh Duffney

Apr 6th, 2020 53m 4s

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 he

SAS 040 – Jon Clarke – IT Career, Training & Apprenticeships

Mar 27th, 2020 57m 22s

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: You

SAS 039 – Michael Levan – Transitioning to DevOps

Mar 20th, 2020 1h 3m

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 h

SAS 038 – Joseph Bragdon – Day In The Life Of A Client Support Specialist

Mar 13th, 2020 1h 5m

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/ josephbragdon@outlook.com

SAS 037 – Adam Bertram – Side Hustles, Consulting, Writing and Training

Mar 2nd, 2020 1h 7m

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

SAS 036 – In The Lab – 42U Rack, 3 VMware Hosts & Server 2019

Feb 23rd, 2020 27m 40s

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 l

SAS 035 – Ron Sivonda – Transitioning From Military To IT

Feb 16th, 2020 44m 35s

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

SAS 034 – Interview with Johnard Owens – Starting an IT Services Company

Dec 16th, 2019 1h 3m

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

SAS 033 – Arbitrary Update – New Computer, Lab Rebuild & PowerShell Automation

Nov 22nd, 2019 23m 57s

This episode is an arbitrary update where I talk about whatever is on my mind. After putting if off over a year I recently built a new computer to help with video streaming & editing. I also have started fresh with my Lab environment adding m

SAS 032 – Interview with Travis Plunk and Tyler Leonhardt

Nov 7th, 2019 54m 53s

In this episode I talk with Travis Plunk and Tyler Leonhardt about their new book Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Linux and macOS Edition. We discuss the book writing process, installing PowerShell on Linux and macOS, using Visual Stud