Pirates: So You Want to Join ‘The Scene’?
Anyone involved in the piracy ecosystem could stake claim to being ‘in the scene’ but for those with a discerning interest in pirate matters, terminology is all important. After decades of existence, The Scene has attained mythical status among pirates. It’s not a site, a place, a person, or a group. ‘The Scene’ is all of these things, combined in a virtual world to which few people ever gain access. In...
Get modular with Python functions
Are you confused by fancy programming terms like functions, classes, methods, libraries, and modules? Do you struggle with the scope of variables? Whether you’re a self-taught programmer or a formally trained code monkey, the modularity of code can be confusing. But classes and libraries encourage modular code, and modular code can mean building up a collection of multipurpose code blocks that you can use across many projects to...
How to use to infrastructure as code
My previous article about setting up a homelab described many options for building a personal lab to learn new technology. Regardless of whichever solution you choose, as your servers and applications grow, it will become harder and harder to maintain and keep track of them if you don’t establish control. To avoid this, it’s essential to treat your infrastructure as code. read...
Sysadmins: What's your favorite snack when you're on call?
Sysadmin Appreciation Day is coming up on July 26. We’re kicking off the month with a special sysadmin poll. When you’re on call what type of snacks do you like to have on hand? Will junk food tide you over, or do you tend to choose healthier options? You know it could be a long night, so it’s important to have the right stash to help you solve problems and stay focused. read...
