The UltraTech Zone

When I wrote part 1 of the home network virtualization project, I didn't realize that I actually had an updated network diagram available. I created it last October, but never posted it -- for reasons which completely escape me right now. I suppose that I was waiting until I actually performed the upgrades at the end year before I would post ...

Although I really need to upgrade my network diagram to reflect some major changes since 2006, it is effective enough to indicate the need for server virtualization even on a small network.  I currently have 4 servers which are operational, and another which I want to bring online shortly, but I would be far better served if I put in a couple ...

At the retail level, anyway. And I am no closer to having it installed at home than I was a month ago, when I laid out my grand plans for software upgrades.  I have been heavily involved in a lot of projects lately, both at work and at church, so time management is crucial.  Let's see what February brings! Anyway, back to ...

I was looking around for some security scanners earlier today, and I came across this cool website with a fair amount of freeware tools, most of which are security related.  The only downside is that they are predominantly GUI-based utilities, which doesn't bode well for my desire to script everything. Oh, well. I took a peek at the ...

Over the past decade, I have also been responsible for architecting key technology solutions and managing technology staff.  Along the way, I have had great success in streamlining the IT Operations of various organizations, in order to maximize the value that IT brings to the business through lowered operational risk, and improved ...