This year Citrix Synergy from the keynotes to the exhibit hall floor there was a general excitement about the commitment to the the continual commitment toward the development of the cloud. Assuming that the direction involves continual development within the on-premises product stack then these are forward thinking innovative changes. Citrix virtualization continues to evolve, and change […]
Becoming an AWS Certified Developer Associate
There are many paths to become AWS certified. When you are first evaluating which AWS certification to pursue first, you may make your decision on any number of factors such as a need for a certain certification at work, or your specific interests. The great part about the AWS associate level certifications is they are very […]
Strategic IT Voice: Why Windows 10 Ready or Not!
Windows 7 is end of life in 2020. While it may seem that is very far away planning for a new operating system deployment takes thought, process, and strategy for successful deployment. Join us on Strategic IT Voice discuss why Windows 10, then discuss the answers to the tough questions about planning, and finally dive […]
Digital Transformation Ready or Not!
We are now embarking on a new IT journey, one where we need to be seriously questioning our digital approaches to the business. We call this digital transformation! I am honored an excited to be discussing this topic at Interop in Las Vegas with Gina Rosenthal, Phoummala Schmitt, and Leah Schoeb. How do you move […]
MS Build 2017 content for IT Pros
Microsoft’s annual Build conference is always full of exciting news for software developers. If node.js, typography and webhooks put you sleep, it’s easy to skip this event. But Microsoft also uses this opportunity for other major announcements too. And with the worlds of dev and ops getting closer and closer, some of the software development […]
Top Considerations for Migrating to Office 365 Today!
This week I am reviving a post that I did for the gang at Brianmadden.com. Knowing what to be thinking about when planning for your Office 365 migration is invaluable. The article covers what to be thinking about before Migrating to Office 365. These strategies will ensure a successful deployment. Migrating to Office 365 We […]
Becoming an AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
For solutions architects looking to get started with the cloud, the AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification track can be a great way to get started. The first step is to pass the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam, which we have covered here. The next step is to pass the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional […]
The Many Office 365 Migration Types
Office 365 Migration types? Yes, that is what the title says. There is so much emphasis on the hybrid migration option to Office 365 that we sometimes forget we have more options. Now that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider hybrid migration. In fact, I am a huge fan of the hybrid option, but the reality […]
Surviving Digital Transformation with a Navigational plan
If you have built your career in the world of IT infrastructure, you know that our world has been going through a digital transformation for several years. It started with virtualization. Did you know in the early days of VMware, many people believed that hosting many virtual machines on one physical host was an insane idea? […]
Getting Started With AWS Architect Certification
If you’ve been spending time with AWS, and are ready to start looking at AWS architect certification, you’ve come to the right place. The AWS architect certification is aimed for those looking to design solutions on the AWS platform. The great thing about AWS certifications is there is a certification track for everyone. At this […]