Your Next Move: Systems Administrator
Association of Information Technology Professional
MAY 3, 2022
If you are interested in working with the day-to-day operations of computer networks, a career as a systems administrator could be your next move.
Remotely supporting as a System Administrator
Spearline Testing
JULY 9, 2020
We recently interviewed System Administrator, Daniel Popielnicki, about how he has adapted to working from home, the challenges he faced assisting other Spearliners, and more. One of your main roles as System Administrator is to make sure that all of Spearline’s employees are doing okay. Actually, yes!
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10 hottest IT jobs for salary growth in 2023
CIO Business Intelligence
JUNE 8, 2023
DevOps engineer DevOps Engineers are tasked with bridging the gap between software development and operations, typically working alongside software developers, systems administrators, and testers to maintain efficient workflows. Average salary: US$120,653 Increase since 2021: 15.6% Average salary: US$136,017 Increase since 2021: 14.1%
The 10 most in-demand tech jobs for 2023 — and how to hire for them
CIO Business Intelligence
JANUARY 6, 2023
Cloud engineers should have experience troubleshooting, analytical skills, and knowledge of SysOps, Azure, AWS, GCP, and CI/CD systems. DevOps engineers must be able to deploy automated applications, maintain applications, and identify the potential risks and benefits of new software and systems.
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14 in-demand cloud roles companies are hiring for
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Those bumps in spending include added demand for cloud and cloud-adjacent workers who can help maintain and continuously improve and expand enterprise cloud networks. Cloud systems administrator Cloud systems administrators are charged with overseeing the general maintenance and management of cloud infrastructure.
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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators
TechEmpower - Information Technology
JULY 24, 2023
Can you provide specific examples of different types of customers, what they need, and what the system will do for them? What’s the state of those systems? If so, will you also have your own account system? Social Integration/Viral Outreach Is your application tied into any social networks? Who are the customers?
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Top 8 IT certifications in demand today
CIO Business Intelligence
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Offered through the ISACA, the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is a globally recognized certification for IS audit control. According to PayScale, the average annual salary for CISA certified IT pros is $114,000 per year.
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The 10 highest-paying industries for IT talent
CIO Business Intelligence
JUNE 22, 2023
Every business unit has a stake in the IT services, apps, networks, hardware, and software needed to meet business goals and objectives, and many of them are hiring their own technologists. Other vital roles include project manager, security specialist, web developer, data analyst, and systems administrator.
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IBM Centers Offer Hands-On Time With Latest Data Center Tech
Data Center Knowledge
APRIL 1, 2015
New innovation centers in Dallas and Nice give system administrators exposure to latest SDN, virtualiation, and IT automation products Read More. Blades Cloud Computing Dallas Europe IBM Networking Virtualization'
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Why Should You Manage All the Endpoints in Your Business?
Galido
MARCH 18, 2020
“Endpoints” is a broader term used in network security. An endpoint is a device that’s connected to a network and allows two-way communication. Endpoint protection refers to endpoint security, which focuses on protecting computer networks that are bridged to corporate networks.
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Microsoft warns of critical Windows DNS Server vulnerability that’s ‘wormable’
The Verge
JULY 14, 2020
Windows DNS Server is a core networking component. A patch to fix the exploit is available across all supported versions of Windows Server today, but the race is on for system administrators to patch servers as quickly as possible before malicious actors create malware based on the flaw. “A
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How to use Zarp for penetration testing
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 27, 2017
Network or systems administrators must conduct pen testing to discover any possible security weaknesses. Find out why Zarp is a very powerful pen-testing tool to have at your disposal.
5 must-have security tools
Network World
APRIL 17, 2017
This system captures activity from Active Directory and Windows system logs, tracking everything from user sign-on to file manipulation. It then presents this information in an easy-to-use dashboard with advanced reporting options,” says Gregory Oliver, senior network systems administrator for Montgomery County.
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What it takes to become an information assurance analyst
Network World
MARCH 29, 2017
After spending 13 years working in systems administration and network and desktop support, Simeon Holloway had reached a crossroads in his career. “I I had capped out on the knowledge” required for the positions, Holloway says. Salary-wise, I was capping out, too. What it takes to become an information assurance analyst.
Learn Containers by Doing with New Containers Hands-On Training!
Linux Academy
MAY 10, 2019
Networking. LPIC-1, Red Hat Certified System Administrator or Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator knowledge or equivalent experience. How to manage image, containers, networks, and volumes. You’ll learn: How all of the components of a Kuberenetes cluster work together. Deploying applications.
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CTOvision Named One Of The Top 50 Must-Read IT Blogs In The US
CTOvision
DECEMBER 17, 2015
Others are focused on specific technology topics, such as networking or security. Some of the blogs on our list are perfect for system administrators while others will appeal to IT managers, such as CIOs and chief technology officers. Some of our blogs are hyperfocused in one industry, such as retail, sports or manufacturing.
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What Are the Best Cybersecurity Certifications in 2023?
SecureWorld News
JUNE 12, 2023
This reliance increases the attack surface of organizations, with large networks requiring constant protection and monitoring. Some courses are tailored to a specific discipline, while others may be broader, covering areas such as network security , ethical hacking, and more. universities, and industry leaders like IBM.
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What it takes to become an IT security engineer
Network World
MARCH 21, 2017
When Scott Copeland got his associate degree in network administration back in 2004, the community college he attended didn’t offer IT security courses, “but it gave me the foundation to learn more about network security,” he says. It’s one of the hardest network certifications in the industry.” Getting started.
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SysAdmin Gets 10 Years in Prison
SecureWorld News
APRIL 19, 2021
Being a systems administrator can be a fulfilling job with a lot of rewards. Some were hackers, others developed the malware installed on computers, and still others crafted the malicious emails that duped victims into infecting their company systems. FIN7 operated internationally but had incredible success in the U.S.
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Learn Containers by Doing with New Containers Hands-On Training!
Linux Academy
MAY 10, 2019
Networking. LPIC-1, Red Hat Certified System Administrator or Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator knowledge or equivalent experience. How to manage image, containers, networks, and volumes. You’ll learn: How all of the components of a Kuberenetes cluster work together. Deploying applications.
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Pay for in-demand IT skills rises fastest in 14 years
CIO Business Intelligence
MAY 28, 2022
Other skills with fast-rising premiums included WebSphere MQ, Apache Ant, Azure Cosmos DB, DataRobot enterprise AI platform, Tibco BusinessWorks, RedHat OpenShift, Microsoft’s System Center Virtual Machine Manager and SharePoint Server, mobile operating systems, and a clutch of SAP technologies. Certified profits.
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Learn DevOps by Doing with New DevOps Hands-On Training!
Linux Academy
MAY 1, 2019
Networking. LPIC-1, Red Hat Certified System Administrator or Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator knowledge or equivalent experience. How to manage image, containers, networks, and volumes. You’ll learn: How all of the components of a Kuberenetes cluster work together. Deploying applications.
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The Challenges in Building Digital Trust
SecureWorld News
DECEMBER 11, 2023
But they didn't have any of their normal systems. The cyberattack was the cause of this issue, of course, but the real problem at hand was that citizens had no warning that their emergency services could fail this way, nor any estimate for when the systems would be fully restored. What are the origins of the need for a trust framework?
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Lazarus APT Targeting Cryptocurrency, CISA Warns
SecureWorld News
APRIL 21, 2022
The threat actors use social engineering to encourage individuals to download trojanized cryptocurrency applications on Windows or macOS operating systems. They use the apps to gain access to the victim's computer and install malware across the network environment, stealing private keys and exploiting other security gaps.
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Cyberspies tap free tools to make powerful malware framework
Network World
MAY 5, 2017
In fact, the use of publicly available tools designed for system administration can increase an attack's efficiency and makes it harder for security vendors to detect it and link it to a particular threat actor. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
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Eleven-year-old root flaw found and patched in the Linux kernel
Network World
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Linux system administrators should be on the watch for kernel updates because they fix a local privilege escalation flaw that could lead to a full system compromise.
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Four Cloud Computing Myths That Need To Die
CTOvision
MAY 3, 2016
A third-party has control over the hardware and the network. Your data center might be more secure — it’s theoretically possible, but in reality, unless your company has the best engineers and system administrators in the world working for it, it’s likely to be less secure than most cloud platforms.
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Oracle to boost cloud investments after a strong quarter
CIO Business Intelligence
JUNE 14, 2022
We’re modernizing Cerner’s clinical systems by adding capabilities like a voice user interface and applications like disease-specific AI models for cancer and other diseases. We’re including an IoT device network to improve patient diagnostics and monitoring,” Ellison said, hinting that the same could be used throughout he healthcare suite.
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Pay for in-demand IT skills rises fastest in 14 years
CIO Business Intelligence
MAY 26, 2022
Other skills with fast-rising premiums included WebSphere MQ, Apache Ant, Azure Cosmos DB, DataRobot enterprise AI platform, Tibco BusinessWorks, RedHat OpenShift, Microsoft’s System Center Virtual Machine Manager and SharePoint Server, mobile operating systems, and a clutch of SAP technologies. Certified profits.
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Microsoft secures your place in the world of business
Dataconomy
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert certifications cover a wide range of topics related to Microsoft’s technology suite, including Windows operating systems, Azure cloud computing, Office productivity software, Visual Studio programming tools, and SQL Server databases.
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45 A spam-control issue unique to Australia?
Network World
OCTOBER 27, 2016
A user of Reddit’s section devoted to systems administration yesterday offered up for inspection an F-bomb-laden phishing email that had eluded his company’s spam filter despite the filter having been set to weed out such cursing. Then this exchange ensued: Reddit. I also laughed out loud.
Learn DevOps by Doing with New DevOps Hands-On Training!
Linux Academy
APRIL 30, 2019
Networking. LPIC-1, Red Hat Certified System Administrator or Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator knowledge or equivalent experience. How to manage image, containers, networks, and volumes. You’ll learn: How all of the components of a Kuberenetes cluster work together. Deploying applications.
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SIEMs-as-a-service addresses needs of small, midsize enterprises
Network World
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
The city of Lewiston, in north central Idaho, has a population of around 32,000 and an information systems budget of around $800,000 a year. said Danny Santiago, the city's information systems administrator. But it wasn't too small for attackers. Why are they watching this?" Then there were the phishing attempts.
Should Data Centers Think?
Cloud Musings
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
TAP makes these resources accessible in one place for data scientists, application developers and system operators. It operates on most data stores and file systems, including cluster federations that can enable data sharing (with security). TAP includes REST APIs usable by any web-capable language (e.g.,
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Learn DevOps by Doing with New DevOps Hands-On Training!
Linux Academy
APRIL 30, 2019
Networking. LPIC-1, Red Hat Certified System Administrator or Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator knowledge or equivalent experience. How to manage image, containers, networks, and volumes. You’ll learn: How all of the components of a Kuberenetes cluster work together. Deploying applications.
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60 Microsoft fixes 55 vulnerabilities, 3 exploited by Russian cyberspies
Network World
MAY 9, 2017
System administrators should prioritize the Microsoft Office patches because they address two vulnerabilities that attackers have exploited in targeted attacks over the past two months. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
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Malware distributors are switching to less suspicious file types
Network World
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
PowerShell is a scripting language for automating Windows system administration tasks. Last week, researchers from the Microsoft Malware Protection Center warned about a new wave of spam emails that carried malicious.LNK files inside ZIP archives. Those files had malicious PowerShell scripts attached to them.
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Ciena takes aim at the ‘ticket-less’ call center
CIO Business Intelligence
MAY 17, 2022
Ciena CIO Craig Williams has an ambitious mission: to deliver a ticket-less help desk experience to the networking systems, services, and software company’s 11,000 customers, employees, and contractors. Cloud contact centers on the rise.
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Firebrand Announces 2017 Accelerated CloudMASTER® Dates
Cloud Musings
DECEMBER 23, 2016
You’ll learn how the technologies work in each cloud system, from multiple perspectives. You’ll then move on to learning the specifics of how the cloud systems operate in your business. Instructor-led self-test systems ensure you will be fully prepared for the exam. Not at Firebrand Training.
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Fed Tech News Roundup 8 July 2015
CTOvision
JULY 8, 2015
The Army, therefore, is planning to further incorporate the open VICTORY network development standard. Information Security: Cyber Threats and Data Breaches Illustrate Need for Stronger Controls across Federal Agencies, July 08, 2015 GAO Info Security (Today) - What GAO FoundFederal systems face an evolving array of cyber-based threats.
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‘Found a nasty bug in my (Cisco) ASA this morning’
Network World
JANUARY 11, 2017
The above headline on a post to Reddit piqued my interest this afternoon because it was in that site’s section devoted to system administration and those people know a bug when they encounter one. The Redditor elaborates: “I found a bug in my ASA today. Eth 0/2 was totally unusable and seemed ‘blocked.’
Learn by Doing with Hands-On DevOps Training Courses
Linux Academy
JUNE 28, 2019
Course Description: Apache Kafka is a publish/subscribe messaging system with many advanced configurations. Unleash the power of Apache Kafka within this course and discover this world of distributed messaging systems! Afterward, you’ll learn the most common tasks in systems management using key Ansible modules.
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Microsoft's monthlong delay of patches may pose risks
Network World
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
The company did not initially specify for how long the patches will be postponed, which likely threw a wrench in some systems administrators' patch deployment plans. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
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Linux Academy
MAY 16, 2019
Ansible is a radically simple IT automation platform that makes your applications and systems easier to deploy. With Ansible, you automate in a language that approaches plain English using native communications protocols, such as SSH or WinRM, with no agents to install on remote systems.
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