Stephen Bancroft

294 points

Sydney

I am a professional systems administrator specialising in Unix and Linux Systems. Since the early 90's I have worked with Enterprise Networking, Unix Systems, Network/Systems Security & Web Technologies, I've even learnt a thing or two about Windows.

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Authored Content

10 open source tools for your sysadmin toolbox

5 ops hacks for sysadmins

Five tools to help you find the source of your users' IT problems when you don't know where to start.

Is Occupy Wall St. really an "open source protest?"

How to use Bitwarden for password protection on Active Directory

Integrate your Linux self-hosted Bitwarden instance with AD using Bitwarden Directory Connector.

Top 5 podcasts for Linux news and tips

A tried and tested podcast listener, shares his favorite Linux podcasts over the years, plus a couple of bonus picks.

Turn a Raspberry Pi 3B+ into a PriTunl VPN

PriTunl is a VPN solution for small businesses and individuals who want private access to their network.

Authored Comments

stevereaver

14 Jan 2020

5 ops hacks for sysadmins

I agree. I defiantly do more devops these days than in the past. But I still have users to look after (desktop and application users) and we still have some hardware of our own, so I think as long as that is the case there will always be the need for pure sysadmin work.

stevereaver

14 Jan 2020

5 ops hacks for sysadmins

Indeed! Strings is very useful, just didn't include it in the list as I don't use it as much.