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Jim increases his fiber, and we're all better for it Brian shares what it's like to live through a literal disaster Jim talks marketing to two marketing folks and the grief he feels Not letting the lack of a rule dictate what you can or can't do If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

A view from the inside as Rubrik goes public Signs of trouble for VMC on AWS Broadcom shenanigans create an opportunity for alternative hypervisors If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

Return to office and the artificial limitations that come with it Will the push of return to office foster a renaissance in the startup world? Are there times in your career where certs are more worthwhile than others? Using certifications to prove what you know vs. using them as a learning path If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

Jim is visited by a West Virginian superhero Ransomware groups are being taken down Scams are abound If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy Expand “More Episode Settings”

Topics: Brian's joining Rubrik!! https://knudt.net/2023/12/18/concluding-my-job-search/ Searching for jobs in 2023 https://knudt.net/2023/10/31/lessons-learned-from-a-layoff/  https://knudt.net/2023/12/20/wrapping-up-a-layoff-job-hunt/ The VMware/Broadcom acquisition closes https://www.broadcom.com/blog/broadcom-announces-successful-acquisition-of-vmware  Broadcom is already simplifying the VMware portfolio  https://news.vmware.com/company/vmware-by-broadcom-business-transformation If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

Beard-mic fails Matt Set yourself up for success with your network Silos are real between your security and backup teams If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

Topics: MGM RansomwareCaesar's, too https://cisoseries.com/cyber-security-headlines-caesars-mgm-attacks-weather-network-down-lockbit-dual-deployment/  https://www.engadget.com/hackers-claim-it-only-took-a-10-minute-phone-call-to-shutdown-mgm-resorts-143147493.html  VMware/BroadcomOct 31 Layoff email - https://dataconomy.com/2023/09/15/vmware-leaked-email/#:~:text=VMware%20employees%20have%20found%20themselves,giant%20reaches%20its%20anticipated%20conclusion 

Topics: Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and why none of us are getting anything done Things that need to fuck offTime zonesUTC to save a life Counterpoint UTC can fuck off People who can't convert to save a life People that don't use ISO 8601 Why do schools schedule everything at once, be proactive!The 6 Ps still apply here Soda pop vs soda vs pop vs Coke  (TX = Coke, nothing else) People who don't use Oxford Commas “Y'all” Figuring our fiscal years between companies The British and their extra U and S IT for technical companies*GB in a laptop, fucking really??? It's been 20 years Outlook, why do you suck Counterpoint… Google Workspaces for work People who schedule meetings even though they see I am already busyAt least your people try to look at your calendar!!! When people schedule meetings by email but don't include calendar invites Workday.com Why don't portable pressure washers exist, or why aren't they allowed for international travel?Poll: Most moist exotic location where you missed your pressure washer? Flammable or inflammable or enflame .. why both? TiB vs TBMy bits aren't metric Measuring things in animals Footer for show notes: If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

Topics: vExpert  Looking for love in all the wrong AIGPT oops GPT Hutchins Microsoft Love Google faux pas BalloonsBalloony! If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy Expand “More Episode Settings”

If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

In this episode we discuss Impressions from VMware Explore Comparisons to other modern tech conferences The growing discussions and trend of moving to Cloud, or just off vSphere https://old.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/xda3jr/sudden_disturbing_moves_for_it_in_very_large/ Supercloud is a dumb term created by and for analysts to have something to rant and rave about https://twitter.com/dvellante/status/1574931373634179073 Polycloud/Multicloud differentiation from @ExchangeGoddess is probably the most intelligent splitting of these terms that I've seen CFD takeaway - vendors are actively looking to handle multi-cloud services intelligently Gossip of cost increases by Broadcom Enterprise IT is slow, vSphere isn't going anywhere tomorrow COBOL, tech conferences, and social media AI is keeping James Earl Jones around for awhile longer https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/24/23370097/darth-vader-james-earl-jones-obi-wan-kenobi-star-wars-ai-disney-lucasfilm   If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

With VMware Explore coming up next week, we discussed our thoughts and shared experiences. Topics include: VMunderground - What it is, how to get tickets, and why it's awesom Solutions Exchange - Great conversations, a chance to network, and the cost of free swag Dogs -  The joys of dog ownership, and Matt's dog's snoring If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

Topics:   VMware ExploreWhy rename? This is horrible. Bad marketing people, BAAD Why? Making the case for the hallway trackEcho chambers and the value of being in person to break out of them What's next? If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy Expand “More Episode Settings”

IoTWhat is it? Use of it in the world Use of it in the home Technical support of the house Security concernsCalling home to China, etc. Patching/updating Similar to Matt's bike story -> Privacy, surveillance state and facial recognition.Jan 6 committee and all the people who filmed themselves doing crimes Benefits of Z-Wave / Zigbee vs. Wifi devices Best practicesJoe mentioned -> Segmenting network Careful of exposure to the internet Understand call-home/cloud If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

In this episode we discuss: Some brief personal thoughts on Uvalde Joe is in Australia Broadcom intends to buy VMware https://worldnewsera.com/news/tech-tips/sources-the-broadcom-vmware-deal-happened-within-two-weeks-broadcom-ceo-had-switched-his-focus-to-software-amid-regulatory-headwinds-for-semiconductor-deals-financial-times/ Investor presentation: https://investors.broadcom.com/static-files/232c0cd2-02d9-4704-bb7b-5659cef67fae Brian shares some past experiences across a myriad of acquisitions If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

Topics: Twitter, Elon Musk, and “free speech”Musk buying Twitter for $44b Musk promised changes:Edit button Open-sourced algorithm Shut down bots/verify all humans Is twitter the “de facto town square”? The good, the bad, and the ugly of free speechWhen is speech _too_ free Should speech be 100% free Tuning what you see (avoiding the town square) Government regulated US vs. the rest of the worldNon-US politicians invoking the 1st amendment Twitter as a private vs publicly-traded company If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

With travel opening back up, we are also seeing a shift back to in-person events. But after being away for 2 years, what do we expect to see has changed or stay the same? We touch on all sorts of topics from social cultures, pros and cons of virtual vs. in-person, and the somewhat nostalgic, but quickly dissipated beast known as travel.   If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

Topics: New branding for vPirateRadio Defining your brandWhat's your schtick? Social media profiles Do you need to have a blog? How do you determine a “theme” Do you need a podcast? Graphical art - how do you develop, where do you use, should you outsource? Do you need to have stickers? How do you value your time / brand?

In this episode we discuss: Tech Field Day events Virtual vs hybrid vs in-person events The desire to return to in-person conferences The real value of session content vs. the hallway track The suckage that is the whole of virtual events for presenters If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

In this episode, we discuss: Facebook / Meta stock falls off a cliff ~%30 drop after earnings statement Added only 2M users for the quarter vs 15M the quarter before Daily Active users dropped by 1M Are we choosing platforms based on belief system? Alternative: all the slacks, is it a feedback loop though? (private vs. public SoMe) Spotify Twitter/Gettr Slack/Discord If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

In this episode we discuss How life is going The Microsoft Activision/Blizzard Acquisition Background Links https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/01/18/welcoming-activision-blizzard-to-microsoft-gaming/?ocid=Evergreen_soc_omc_xbo_tw_Photo_lrn_1.18.1 https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/18/22889258/microsoft-activision-blizzard-xbox-acquisition-call-of-duty-overwatch https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/01/21/microsofts-activision-blizzard-buy-is-not-a-metaverse-bet/?sh=b66bcb97ddc8 What the Heck is the Metaverse and why is this related When in doubt, ask wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaverse Where @mattThatITGuy makes absolutely certain that the Oculus game Super Hot is totally, definitely not porn https://superhotgame.com/superhot-vr If you enjoy or have comments be sure to find vPirate Radio (and it's hosts) on twitter and drop us a note! @vPirateRadio @bknudtson @jhoughes @MattThatITGuy @k00laidIT

Everybody makes New Year's resolutions. In this episode we discuss our plans and initiatives for 2022 that focus more on evolving ourselves rather than reinventing. Jim NSX-T- NSX-V going End of Support 1/16/2022 https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2149616 Kubernetes and Containers Automation- Ansible, SaltStack, Terraform Reading things longer than 240 characters at a time Focus on being more impactful with my time Joe  Structured Plans Deep Work Focusing on life goals and living/enjoying the journey Mental health & unplugging from tech - needing hobbies/distractions Writing (both journals & a book)    Matt Get back to content creation Blogging Presenting Podcasting (hopefully!) Cloud focus Azure AWS Traditional on-prem Level up existing certs Brian Business and industry focused Security industry More non-IT related projects Training Links: https://www.udemy.com/course/vmware-nsxt-fundamentals/ https://www.udemy.com/course/vmware-nsx-t-30-fundamentals-part-two-security-2020-nsx Learning.kasten.com - https://learning.kasten.com CKA - https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/cka-cks-exam-bundle/ KubeAcademy - https://kube.academy/ Geerling Ansible Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2_OBreMn7FplshFCWYlaN2uS8et9RjNG https://www.udemy.com/course/terraform-hands-on-labs/ https://www.udemy.com/course/hashicorp-packer/ https://app.pluralsight.com/library/courses/terraform-getting-started-2021 https://app.pluralsight.com/library/courses/terraform-deep-dive https://app.pluralsight.com/paths/skill/implementing-it-automation-with-salt-open

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