The time came to upgrade my 7.0.0c vCenter to 7.0.0d. I thought I would map out the steps taken to perform the upgrade. Please Remember:Go to the following URL to confirm version number you need for 7.0 d Go to the following URL to confirm all other products are compatible with U3: Once you confirm … Read more
Believe it or not I have not had to setup an out of office message in a couple of years. While just clicking around on rusty memory I thought this may make for a good article for those who don’t ever take PTO, like myself. If looking for Microsoft documentation to go even deeper: How … Read more
This should be a quick and easy article. Teams is becoming more prevalent in our environments and I am a huge fan of Teams. However, I get the occasional customer and peer asking how to setup a Teams meeting in outlook. Here is a quick article with two options. The Teams Meeting add-in lets users … Read more
This is an article intended to outline 10 leadership habits I have formed over my IT career while in leadership roles.
This article is intended for anyone looking to grow or make a change in their IT career. These 7 habits have helped me go from entry level to enterprise architect in 7 years.
Let’s first start out with a definition of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) – The goal of STEM is to integrate the four topics into a real world applied approach with instead of teaching them as individual disciplines. Why STEM MattersWhen you look at how many Compute/IT/Tech exist today it would be fair to … Read more
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I’ve been getting requests from co-workers and peers in information technology to share my personal work from home habits. I thought I would put together a quick list of my top ten habits for working from home during COVID-19. Pick a Space for WorkThis one sounds simple but it can be complex. I find a … Read more
Today I was selected into the vExpert Cloud Mgmt & NSX programs. This is truly an honor and I cannot thank everyone who helped make this possible. Thank you everyone once again. Summary:Once again thank you to VMWare for the trust they have placed in me. This is truly an honor. This also keeps inspiring … Read more
VMWare quoted me in their recent article on the 15 Habits of an Innovative IT leader. This was truly a great honor. You can find the article in the below URL:https://www.vmware.com/radius/it-leaders-innovative-habits/ Summary:Once again I cannot thank VMWare enough for this honor.
Recently I was speaking with a close friend who was surprised to hear with all the technical reading I do that I also make time for leisure reading. Now I must admit that my leisure reading still aligns with IT but he was surprised at the types of technology books that make my reading list. … Read more
I just completed my AZ-900 exam with a score of 876. I thought I would put together my own guide of how I approached studying for the exam. I hope y’all find this information useful. Free Training:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/azure-fundamentals/ Paid Training:https://acloud.guru/learn/az-900-microsoft-azure-fundamentals Great Blog Article by Vlad Catinescuhttps://vladtalkstech.com/az-900-study-guide-microsoft-azure-fundamentals A good buddy Nathan Bennett asked me for my study … Read more
This is my first part of a series of career advice & tips I’ve been asked to write. I’ve been surprised as I attend summits, conferences, and events how many people ask me for career advice instead of technical advice. I thought it would be best to start with a topic many people tell me … Read more
For those of you who know me you know I am an active person. I love being outdoors, climbing cliffs, and pushing myself. Also, pull ups are a key in my training program and the pull up bar makes up the majority of my core program. Over the years I’ve worn down my right shoulder … Read more
I find my personal key is understanding my weight gain, maintenance, and cutting macros and calorie count. I’ve read several articles over the years on this topic and adapted several techniques. I cannot stress this enough you need to eat to keep your metabolism boosted so when I list my cutting calorie intake that is … Read more
There are plenty of articles out there on the benefit of drinking black coffee. I have noticed that drinking coffee (in moderation) can have a short term rise in my metabolism as well as increase energy so I feel less tired. I know this sounds crazy but I even feel like it gives me more … Read more
I always said if I were to start blogging it would be with the intent to help others. I began this blog as a tech blog related to solutions I work with daily. However, in 2019 I battled some health issues that caused me to weigh 240 pounds as far back as March. Since then … Read more
This past Friday was the annual Dallas Fort Worth UserCon where VMware people come together to share experiences, hear speakers, and connect. I particularly enjoy coming to VMUG events for all the new connections I am able to make. I was sharing a couple of my experiences with a great guy in Ariel Sanchez who … Read more
Thanks for joining me! For years now my friends in the industry have asked me to start a blog due to being a true agnostic technologist. Like many I believe are reading my blog I am a seeker of knowledge and love to challenge myself to continue growing. This mind set started me with simple … Read more
