SysAdmin Show

SysAdmin Show

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SysAdmin Show episodes

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

    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 content marketing writer for multiple technology companies.  We talk about how he got started in IT and his journey to self employment.

     

    Connect with Adam:

    https://adamtheautomator.com

    https://twitter.com/adbertram

    https://linkedin.com/in/adambertram

     

    1 hr 8 min
  • SAS 036 – In The Lab – 42U Rack, 3 VMware Hosts & Server 2019

    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 linked below.

    VMware User Group:

    VMUG

    YouTube Videos:

    Home Lab: 4-Post Network Rack Planning

    In the Lab: 4-Post Rack Completed

    In The Lab: 4-post Installing Equipment

    In The Lab: Using A Keystone Jack

    In The Lab: Basic Network Cable Testing

    • New rack
      • Post adjustments
      • Give space for network cables
      • New location
      • Patch panels
      • Lowering power usage
        • $30/month to $15/month
        • ~200 watts without G6 server
        • 3x HP Elite 8300 Ultra-Slim Desktop
          • 16GB
          • 500GB SSD
          • ESXi 6.7
          • Single NIC
          • Page allocation error
            • Disable UEFI
            • Enable Virtualization Technology
            • vCenter Appliance 6.7
              • 10GB RAM
              • Server 2019 1806
                • Desktop Experience and Core
                • Windows 10 1903
                •  

                  • Final Thoughts
                    • Use for server 2019 testing
                    • DevOps Testing, PowerShell & Ansible
                    • Building a local AD/Exchange environment to test Office 365 hybrid configuration and migration
                    • 28 min
                    • SAS 035 – Ron Sivonda – Transitioning From Military To IT

                      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 as a VP of a cyber security firm.

                      Show Links:

                      https://www.veterati.com/

                      https://vets2pm.com/

                      https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ron-sivonda_veterans-cybersecurity-veterati-ugcPost-6629099467645812736-WfpH

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

                      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 my old desktop to it.  I’ve spent the last few weeks working on PowerShell scripts to help automate some of my routing SysAdmin tasks.

                      This episode was also streamed live to YouTube as I recorded it.  You can watch it here.

                       

                      24 min
                    • SAS 032 – Interview with Travis Plunk and Tyler Leonhardt

                      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 Studio Code and how PowerShell can make you more productive.

                      • The Book
                        • https://www.manning.com/books/learn-powershell-in-a-month-of-lunches-linux-and-macos-edition?query=Power
                        • Find Travis or Tyler on Twitter
                          • https://twitter.com/TylerLeonhardt
                          • https://twitter.com/TravisPlunk
                          • Recommended Repositories 
                            • https://github.com/powershell/powershell
                            • https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell-Docker
                            • https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell-Snap
                            • https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell-RFC
                            • 55 min
                            • SAS 031 – In The Lab – AWS Lightsail

                              In this episode I walk through the process to setup an AWS Lightsail WordPress multi-site server.  This is also available as a video on my YouTube channel.

                              • https://lightsail.aws.amazon.com
                              • Affordable, configurable, fast
                              •  Transfer allowance
                                • In and out count towards allowance
                                • Inbound traffic is free after allowance is met
                                • $0.09/GB after allowance
                                  • 1TB = $90
                                  • 5 static IP’s, 3 domain zones
                                  • 20 SSL certificates per year
                                    • 10 SAN’s per certificate
                                    • Snapshots
                                      • $0.05/GB/month
                                        • 20GB = $1/month
                                        • Create AWS account
                                        • Create Lightsail instance
                                          • WordPress Multi-site
                                          • Login to console
                                          • Find password
                                          • Login to WordPress
                                          • Configure DNS
                                          • Setup primary domain
                                            • https://docs.bitnami.com/aws/apps/wordpress-multisite/configuration/configure-wordpress-multisite/
                                            • Setup SSL
                                              • https://docs.bitnami.com/aws/how-to/understand-bncert/
                                              • Fix “Cookies are blocked” login issues
                                                • https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-cookies-are-blocked-or-not-supported-by-your-browser-15/
                                                • Remove bitnami banner
                                                  • https://docs.bitnami.com/aws/how-to/bitnami-remove-banner/
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                                                    42 min
                                                  • SAS 030 – YouTube Live Stream Q&A

                                                    In this episode I share the audio from my first YouTube live stream. It was an open question and answer session, but since no questions came up I share a bit of my story of how I got into the information technology field. If you would like to watch the video you can find it on my YouTube channel with the link below.

                                                    https://youtu.be/IuOAty2CTxY

                                                    30 min
                                                  • SAS 029 – Arbitrary Update – Lync/AudioCodes Troubleshooting, HP Server Workstation & Behind the Podcast

                                                    This episode is an update of what I’ve been working on recently.

                                                    • Lync/AudioCodes
                                                      • Setting up a new gateway
                                                      • Working with a vendor
                                                      • We are going ultimately responsible for the support and reliability of our solutions
                                                        • Cloud and on premises 
                                                        • HP ML350 G6
                                                          • 48GB Ram
                                                          • 2x Xeon E5530
                                                          • 1TB Samsung Evo SSD
                                                          • Sata III Card
                                                          • USB 3 Card
                                                          • Windows 10
                                                          • Behind the Podcast
                                                            • Approaching 1 year consistent
                                                            • Approaching 10k downloads
                                                            • 175 Subscribers, 300+ downloads per episode
                                                            • Limited user feedback
                                                            • Video in the Lab
                                                            • I’m having a ton of fun
                                                            • Live-stream Q&A session on Thursday 9/5 at 9pm EST
                                                              • Email me to register [email protected]
                                                              • 20 min

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                                                              A podcast focused on the Information Technology workplace. We discuss career opportunities, education/training and the technologies used today.