Multi-Cloud Readiness

As solution providers and organizations are exploring multi-cloud, they must ensure their Solution Architects and IT staff have the skills to manage multiple cloud platforms and ensure operational continuity. In this environment, it behooves cloud architects to maintain expertise across at least two of the big three platforms to ensure they have the requisite proficiency.

Some of the more relevant areas of expertise include:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Red Hat CloudForms Hybrid Cloud Management
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration
• VMware Certified Associate – Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals

I've upgraded to 'Bionic Beaver' Ubuntu 18.04!

I'm always pleasantly surprised (pleased?) by how easy Ubuntu upgrades have gone for me! (Knock on my wood table!)

Open Source is Awesome!

Ubuntu 18.04 'Bionic Beaver' ReleaseNotes @ https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BionicBeaver/ReleaseNotes

You can find out more about Ubuntu on their website, IRC channel and wiki. If you're new to Ubuntu, please visit: http://www.ubuntu.com/

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A few of the products I'm working with in my home lab and cloud environments:
The best open source software 2020: free, open software for home or business - https://www.techradar.com/best/best-open-source-software

Software Asset Management - Are YOU ready?

Software Asset Management is a valuable business PROGRAM when developed and implemented correctly.

Aspera recently posted this great "Guide" to Software Asset Management (SAM).  Every IT professional should read and incorporate SAM into their bag of skills.  The more you know about SAM the better you can help guide your company through the years to come.  Software, Cloud, and Hardware ALL require tracking and management.  The more aware you are of how to incorporate SAM into your business the more efficient your company will operate, the more up to date your IT assets will be, and the more accurate your budgeting process will be!  More is good!

What is Software Asset Management & How to Get Started:

https://www.aspera.com/en/software-asset-management/introduction/

Table of contents

• The Drivers of Software Asset Management
• 3 Key Areas to Succeed at SAM
• The SAM prime directive
• SAM Savings in Numbers
• Is Software Asset Management worth the time and effort?
• A million reasons why SAM gives you a competitive edge
• When spreadsheets are not enough
• 5 Reasons to do Software Asset Management
• How do I start Software Asset Management?