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Troubleshooting Audio and Enhanced Session Mode in Ubuntu VM on Hyper-V
I had previously got Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS running as a VM in Hyper-V on a Windows 11 machine with Enhanced Session configured properly so that the session window for the Linux instance displayed in the correct resolution. However, there was no audio. Today, I attempted to troubleshoot the audio issue. Being unable to resolve it,…
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Windows Event Auditing Troubleshooting Excessive Logs
I was experimenting with group policies in Windows 11 Pro. I edited some group policies in secpol.msc, but I also ran a few custom scripts in PowerShell. The following day I noticed an excessive amount of entries in Event Viewer – Windows Logs – Security. For example, over 500 entries within an hour. I was…
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Ubuntu Virtual Machine Setup and Configuration in Hyper-V
I recently acquired a new laptop, replacing my old HP Pavilion dv4 from (yikes…) 15 years ago. My new machine is currently running Windows 11 Pro, but I also wanted to get Linux on it. I am using Hyper-V, the Windows native virtual machine manager. At least to start. My thought is that some shops…
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DevOps Learning Roadmap (Revised)
I have revised my roadmap for learning core DevOps technologies. The prioritized list has been updated to include Linux and AWS certifications strategically placed based on how the curriculum is organized. This is an aggressive plan that assumes 4 to 6 hours a day of focused study, 5 days a week. The intent of the…
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Adding Linux to the Stack
I’ve been wanting to revisit Linux. I used to run Slackware back in the late 90s (Praise Bob). Then I looked at CentOS about 10 years ago because it was based on Red Hat, was a distribution often recommended for an enterprise environment, I was thinking about going into network engineering, and so – along…
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Senior Dev Confirmation
I spoke with one of our senior software developers at work yesterday. I told her I’ve been studying at home to learn a tech stack to prepare myself for applying for DevOps roles, and that one of the things I’m learning is Python. I asked her for feedback and/or suggestions. She’s been coding a long…
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Loops and Conditional Statements
My process with Python involves reading theoretical explanations of concepts, then immediately typing out and running the code myself. Typing out the code builds good muscle memory and is also just generally good practice. If something doesn’t run as expected, I review my code and look for things like syntax errors, logic errors, and data…
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Flow Control
Tonight’s Python lesson. It’s still pretty basic, but at least it’s a few steps beyond “Hello, world.” This was based on Chapter 2 of Automate the Boring Stuff with Python.Programmers tend to have a peculiar sense of humor (see code example). 2025-07-17Focus Areas: Python – flow control fundamentals, Boolean logic, conditional statements, and decision-making in…
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Geek Mode, Activated
I’m in geek mode. I think I will be in geek mode for the foreseeable future. I started a self-directed learning program on 7/11. My main focus so far has been Git with some intro Python as well. Git seems very straight forward to me. I feel I have the basics down, but will explore…
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Setting My Sights on DevOps
I’ve decided to bite the bullet and teach myself how to code. While I’m not aiming to become a full-time developer, adding a programming language or two to my résumé—and being able to demonstrate those skills—will significantly boost my chances of landing a QA or DevOps position at a software company. I already work with…
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