- Thinking About Reusable Code
The mythical reusable code idea has existed for decades. It showed up shortly after the first lines of code were written. We preach re-usability and sometimes strive for it but it rarely becomes a reality.
7 min read - Jun 3, 2019 - DevOps: Transforming Your Organization with the Andon Cord
In this article I'll talk about the Andon Cord, an idea from the Toyota Production System and how you can use it in your organization
6 min read - May 14, 2019 - Comparing and Syncing IIS Configurations
This article describes how to take the hassle out of moving IIS websites and applications by comparing two IIS Server configurations and syncing their settings.
8 min read - Apr 7, 2019 - Using DISM to Create a Repeatable IIS Installation
Repeatable installs are all the rage in Devops these days. As developers we have this "automate everything" mentality, and for good reason. In this article I'll show you how you can do that with IIS installation as well.
6 min read - Sep 28, 2018 - Set up easy file sharing with Samba
How to set up easy file sharing from a Linux machine to Windows with Samba. I'll show you how easy it is to setup file sharing on your network using SAMBA. You can easily share files between Linux and Windows machines with a minimal amount of setup.
5 min read - Mar 18, 2018 - Which Distribution of Linux Should I Use?
Want to try Linux for the first time? Not sure what to use? I can help you get answers with this comprehensive list
9 min read - Feb 20, 2018 - Intro to Application Pools in IIS
Application Pools in IIS can be somewhat of a mystery. Since they're created for you automatically many times Administrators don't give them a second thought. But understanding application pools is crucial to having a good running IIS server.
6 min read - Jul 9, 2016 - Easy CRUD for your Web API with Dapper
A dive into Dapper, a nice simple ORM for .Net. In this tutorial I'll show you how to use Dapper with your ASP.Net Web API
12 min read - Feb 13, 2016 - Failed Request Tracing with IIS
A great tool I've discovered recently is the Failed Request Tracing Tool is IIS. If you're building an ASP.Net application and having issues with requests it's a fantastic tool. I'll show you how to use it.
2 min read - Jan 8, 2016 - How to Restore Arch Linux Boot after Installing Windows
When you dual boot Windows and Arch Linux, any time you reinstall or upgrade Windows you lose the boot menu to get into Linux. In this tutorial I'll show you how to fix that.
4 min read - Aug 1, 2015
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