AWS Secrets Manager is a method of securely storing all of your Amazon Web Services cloud computing secrets to protect access to your apps, services, and resources. Secrets Manager enables you to securely store, rotate, manage and easily retrieve credentials to databases, API keys and other types of security credentials for various IT resources. Instead […]
Getting an IT certification of any kind is never a bad idea. If you plan on specializing in a particular IT area, you should explore your options and find out what types of certifications are available. Obtaining a certification lets employers know that you have the drive and focus to be an expert in your […]
You may think that you’ve entered an alternate reality when you hear that Microsoft says they’re going to release their own Linux kernel. Microsoft and Linux were once considered to be fierce enemies as Microsoft viewed Linux as the number one competitor to the Windows OS. However, Microsoft realized that their Windows operating system was […]
VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) have been used for years to connect remote network users to their corporate or education networks. The end goal of a VPN is to provide remote users access to network resources. There are two main types of VPN software in existence today, IPsec and SSL. IPsec has been around for a […]
You may know Tableau as one of the best data visualization tools on the market today. However, you might not know that that Tableau will soon be releasing a new data import and preparation tool currently entitled Project Maestro. Project Maestro provides different views of the data and a visual interface that will let you […]
Programming is one of the most rewarding and interesting careers out there. Everyone has the potential to evolve their skillset and become a better programmer. Check out these tips and tricks for boosting your programming skills. 1. Problem Solving Some people are born problem-solvers while some must learn the art of developing a solution from […]
Microsoft Excel has been around a long time. When you think about spreadsheets, you think Excel. However, over time Excel has grown into so much more than a simple spreadsheet program. It is one of the most robust, useful and powerful tools for analyzing data that has ever been created. Excel is used by accountants, […]
Ethical hacking refers to the practice where a skilled computer professional tries to hack into software and security systems. They do so for the purpose of detecting flaws and gaps where unethical hackers could gain access or exploit weak points. This helps strengthen security and is a common practice employed by most organizations as part […]
If you go to any job search website and type in Linux+, you will most likely see hundreds if not thousands of jobs that list a CompTIA Linux+ Certification as a recommended skill for prospective job applicants, if not a requirement. Linux is an industry-leading platform that runs a very large percentage of today’s IT […]
If you’re looking for a data visualization tool, you have undoubtedly come across Tableau and Microsoft Power BI as potential solutions. Both provide most of the functionality that you would ever need, but a few characteristics might make one a better fit for your specific organization or project. There are several factors to consider when […]
