How I create Linux device files — and why
First, what the heck is a Linux device file -- and why should I care? Linux handles almost everything as a file. This has some...
The Art of Problem Solving
Image by: Opensource.com Although it would be nice to believe that cars, home theater systems, computers, and Linux never break, the reality is that they...
Problem solving strategies for SysAdmins
Solving complex problems is not a straightforward proposition.
I’ve participated in plenty of technical interviews with people who had passed many certification tests and who had fine resumes. I also participated in many interviews in which we were looking for Linux skills, but very few of those applicants had certifications. Very few of the Linux applicants were yet certified.
Few of the Windows certificate owners could reason their way through the scenarios we presented while a very large percentage of the Linux applicants were able to do so.
systemd — #12: Fixing systemd-resolved name service failures using Ansible
Name resolution and the ever-changing networking landscape.
systemd — #10: Analyze Linux startup performance
Use systemd-analyze to get insights and solve problems with Linux startup performance.
SysAdmin careers: Curiosity is an asset
Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it helps the sysadmin grow and thrive.