Understanding Certificates And Public Key Infrastructure
In this article I want to explore, and demystify, the subject of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificates.
2024
Managing Secrets In Windows
A look at some tools to manage secrets when working on Windows
Managing Tasks With SystemD
Using SystemD to run tasks on Linux systems
Lock Files in bash
Using lock files to manage access to resources or process execution in bash
Managing Secrets In Linux
A look at some tools to manage secrets when working on linux
Troubleshooting Skills
Looking at the art, and the science, of troubleshooting technical issues
Introducing Regular Expressions
Regular expressions are a powerful tool for searching and manipulating text. They are used in many programming languages, text editors, and other tools. They...
2023
Top Tips For A Successful Interview
Following on from my recent article on how to write a good CV I had some requests to continue on with my thoughts on how to do well at interview. Again, I’v...
How To Write A Good CV (or Resume)
I know that there’s a lot of churn going on in the industry right now and a lot of people are suddenly and unexpectedly looking for a new role. Over the pas...
2023 IT Industry Layoffs
I want to talk a little about the trend that’s arrived in late 2022 and into early 2023 (and possibly but hopefully not beyond) where a large number of devel...
Working With Visual Studio Code
A look at VS Code and some recommendations for extensions that you may find useful
Getting Started With Git
Git is a near ubiquitous tool in modern software development and DevOps practices. Understanding how to use it is a key skill in working effectively and effi...
Getting Started In DevOps
Hints, tips and other suggestions to help prepare for a career in DevOps
2022
Breaking Into DevOps
How I made the transition from Sys Admin and Technical Support to DevOps
The making of this site
A description of the technologies used and the process followed to build this website
Why share knowledge?
What do I mean by knowledge sharing, why is it important and why should you care?
2021
Welcome to my blog
My first blog post, introducing myself and this site