SysAdmin Show
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
SAS 058 – Apple’s 47-Day Certificate Proposal with Tim Callan
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss Apple’s proposal to lower SSL/TLS certificate max life from 398 days to 47 days. Tim Callan from Sectigo and the Root Caus...
SAS 057 – Security Threats and Cures with Robert Collcott
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Robert Collcott joins me again on the show. It has been 4 years and since Robert was last on the show, episode 47. We discuss common s...
SAS 056 – Home Lab Deep Dive with Jeroen Schutrup
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to Jeroen Schutrup about his home lab. He has dedicated an entire room to it with a nicely populated rack. He even made network...
SAS 055 – Enhanced Windows Logging with Amanda Berlin
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Amanda Berlin, the Lead Incident Detection Engineer at Blumira, about her project Logmira. We discuss the benefits of ena...
SAS 054 – IT Without A Degree – Your Second IT Job
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SAS 053 – IT Without A Degree – Your First IT Job
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 I...
SAS 052 – Following Your Passion with Michael Levan
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SAS 051 – IT Without A Degree – Preparing For The IT Field
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SAS 050 – IT Without A Degree – Is IT Right for Me?
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 I...
SAS 049 – IT Career Options
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 scratc...
SAS 048 – AWS Security with Dylan Shields
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
SAS 047 – Key Skills For Entering IT with Robert Collcott
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I have a conversation with Rober Collcott, A IT Technician, First Line Engineer & Microsoft 365 Specialist. We discuss the key skills ...
SAS 046 – Hyper Converged Infrastructure with Chris Tresco
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Chris Tresco. Chris is an accomplished Architect and Engineer focusing on using nextgen technologies like SDDC, Virtualiza...
SAS 045 – In The Lab – Python vs. Bash with Ken Youens-Clark
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SAS 044 – Python for SysAdmins with Doug Farrell
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SAS 043 – My CISSP Test Preperation
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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/-/medi...
SAS 042 – Your IT Career Journey with Jeff Brown
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Jeff Brown, a system engineer and cloud administrator with 13+ years of experience in server and application administratio...
SAS 041 – Digital Declutter with Josh Duffney
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Josh Duffeny about decluttering our digital lives. Josh is a DevOps Engineer, Pluralsight Author, Speaker, Blogger and Pow...
SAS 040 – Jon Clarke – IT Career, Training & Apprenticeships
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SAS 039 – Michael Levan – Transitioning to DevOps
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SAS 038 – Joseph Bragdon – Day In The Life Of A Client Support Specialist
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
SAS 037 – Adam Bertram – Side Hustles, Consulting, Writing and Training
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I have a conversation with Adam Bertram about side hustles, consulting, writing and training. Adam Bertram has been working in IT fo...
SAS 036 – In The Lab – 42U Rack, 3 VMware Hosts & Server 2019
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SAS 035 – Ron Sivonda – Transitioning From Military To IT
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SAS 034 – Interview with Johnard Owens – Starting an IT Services Company
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
SAS 033 – Arbitrary Update – New Computer, Lab Rebuild & PowerShell Automation
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
SAS 032 – Interview with Travis Plunk and Tyler Leonhardt
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
SAS 031 – In The Lab – AWS Lightsail
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ch...
SAS 030 – YouTube Live Stream Q&A
29 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 shar...
SAS 029 – Arbitrary Update – Lync/AudioCodes Troubleshooting, HP Server Workstation & Behind the Podcast
31 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ultimat...
SAS 028 – In the Lab with pfSense and OpenVPN
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this lab episode I run through the setup process for OpenVPN on pfSense. If you’re new to pfSense check out episode 10. This is a great oppo...
SAS 027 – Interview with IT Technician Will Courson
17 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show I have the opportunity to speak with Will Courson. He is a listen who is an IT Technician in the process of transition to a SysAdm...
SAS 026 – Resumes and Interviews
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the resume writing and interviewing process. You may not need this information now, but when you do following these guidel...
SAS 025 – In the Lab – Intro to PowerShell
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this lab episode I run through a recent PowerShell project. This is a very basic example will give you an idea what can be done with PowerShell. ...
SAS 024 – Security+
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an overview of the Security+ course I recently took. The Security+ course is intended for those with 2 year of IT experience The cours...
SAS 023 – Motivation
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about getting motivated. If you feel like your stuck spinning your wheels in your IT career this episode will help you get ...
SAS 022 – Arbitrary Update – Sci-fi, Security+, DevOps, Fitness, Life
04 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a new type of episode I’m trying out. In there “Arbitrary Update” episodes I will be sharing anything and everything that is on my min...
SAS 021 – Ticketing Systems
20 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show I discuss what ticketing systems are and some of their primary features. Overview Ticketing systems allow us to collect, assign an...
SAS 020 – In the Lab with Server 2019 Core
24 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I walk through the process of installing Server 2019 Core. Hands on experience is critical for anyone looking to start or enhance th...
SAS 019 – Conversation with Paul Joyner
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I join Paul Joyner on his podcast Sysadmin Today. We cover a wide range of topics including SPAM Filters, Exchange, Office 365, Mera...
SAS 018 – Patch Management
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I talk about patching various types of systems and my recommendations for each. Workstations BIOS/Firmware Update at deployme...
SAS 017 – Interview with IT Client Support Specialist Jack McCarthy
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an an interview with Jack McCarthy. He has been working in IT for 6 months and it currently an IT Client Support Specialist. Some ta...
SAS 016 – I Know How It Feels
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I today’s episode I explain how it feels to learn a new technology and my process for getting past uncertainty.
SAS 015 – Why I Love Being A System Administrator
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about why System Administrator is my favorite IT role. Today’s Show This following is highly influenced by my own opinions an...
SAS 014 – Disaster Recovery
16 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about the importance of being prepared for a disaster that takes your primary data center offline. Being prepared to keep IT sy...
SAS 013 – In the Lab – Installing Exchange 2016
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show I add email to the lab with Exchange 2016. Follow Up From last show Grounding bar Conduits and ladder rack Airflow Data Closet Spe...
SAS 012 – Building a Server Room
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I go over all the requirements for building or remodeling a server room. Today’s Show – Building a Server Room New constructi...
SAS 011 – In the Lab – Server 2016 Configuring AD, DNS, DHCP & File Server
24 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show we will continue working in the lab. I walk through the process of deploying Active Directory on a new Server 2016 VM with DNS and...
SAS 010 – In the Lab with pfSense, Networking & VMware
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We continue getting the lab setup. Configuring a dedicated network with internet access for the lab using pfSense and VLANs on a managed switch. h...
SAS 009 – Managing IT Vendor Relationships
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Follow-Up Missed from SAS 006 Testing Hardware/Software Test everything, try to break it Don’t assume anything Testing backups Monthly backup tests ...
SAS 008 – In the Lab – Configuring VMware and Building VMs
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SAS 007 – In the Lab – Installing VMware
28 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SAS 006 – Testing 123
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Show: Testing 123 Developing good testing practices is important Computer hardware/software testing Backup restore testing Documentation & p...
SAS 005 – In the Lab with VirtualBox
20 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
SAS 004 – Facing Fear
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SAS 003 – The Basics of Problem Solving
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode answers listener feedback and explains the basics of problem solving. You can send feedback and ideas for future episodes to dustin...
SAS 002 – Let’s Talk Training
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about the training options available for IT professionals today. You can send feedback and ideas for future episodes to dust...
SAS 001 – Welcome to the SysAdmin Show! – SysAdmin Does What?
08 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...