SysAdmin Show

On today’s show we continue working on the VMware lab we started last show.  We will be focusing on configuring some basic settings, so that we can deploy VMs.  Once VMware is setup I walk through the process of deploying a few VMs.  The evaluation software I use for the VMs can be downloaded for free from Microsoft’s website. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/e...

Installing VMware ESXi 6.5U2 to use as the basis of my home lab.  I was planning on installing ESXi 6.7, but they have release new CPU requirements that my lab servers is not compatible with. My server is a HP ML350 G6 with 2X XEON E5530 Quad Core CPUs and 48GB of RAM.  Any fairly recent computer could work and it does not need to be server class hardware.  You will want f...

Today’s Show: Testing 123 Developing good testing practices is important Computer hardware/software testing Backup restore testing Documentation & process testing Patch testing OS Application The basics Pre-test, validate current state What works, what doesn’t Partner with business community if needed Build test environment Useful for more complicated or critical systems Virtualization h...

In Today’s episode I take a look at using VirtualBox on Linux Mint.  I have included a few pictures of the hardware I use in this episode.  This is a fairly old setup but the performance is good mostly because of the SSD drive. https://linuxmint.com/download.php https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads   f You can send questions, feedback and ideas for future episodes to&nbsp...

Today’s show is all about facing fear and getting out of your comfort zone. Is fear holding you back? Do you put off tasks that you are not sure how to do? Have you not applied for position you don’t feel qualified for? Fear is a normal part of life It is hard to grow without facing some fears What do I do? I take on things outside of my comfort zone Start somewhere What is the worst that ca...

Today’s episode answers listener feedback and explains the basics of problem solving. You can send feedback and ideas for future episodes to  dustin@sysadminshow.com Listener Q&A Example degree AAS Computer Information Systems Computer User Support Specialist 25k – 40k Lab Equipment Cost DL360 G7, 8 Cores, 32GB – $220 DL360E G8, 16 Cores, 32GB – $320 Today’s...

Today’s episode is all about the training options available for IT professionals today. You can send feedback and ideas for future episodes to  dustin@sysadminshow.com Today’s Show – Let’s Talk Training College If you can afford it, loans not recommended If you like structure If you want to work in management or for a large company AS, AAS, Bachelors, Masters, PHD Classes &a...

This is episode 1 of the SysAdminShow!  In this episode I give an intro to the podcast and give an overview of what SysAmins do day to day. You can send feedback and ideas for future episodes to dustin@sysadminshow.com