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Derek Wirch is a seasoned IT professional with an impressive career dating back to 1986. He brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience that is invaluable to those embarking on their journey in the tech industry.

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Programming Languages

Programming languages are the building blocks of software development. They are used to create instructions that computers can understand and execute. There are many different programming languages, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, and choosing the right one for a particular project can be a challenging task.

Docker Container versus Virtual Machine

A Docker container is a lightweight, standalone, and executable package that includes everything needed to run a piece of software, including the code, a runtime, system tools, libraries, and settings. Containers are isolated from each other and from the host system, but they share the host system’s kernel.

What is SecureBoot?

Secure Boot is a security feature that is built into the firmware of modern computers. It is designed to ensure that the system only runs trusted software by verifying the digital signature of each piece of code that is executed during the boot process. This helps to prevent malicious software, such as rootkits and bootkits, from being loaded… Read More »

Do You Really Need a Degree to Work in IT?

A degree is not always required to work in the information technology (IT) field, but it can be beneficial. Some entry-level jobs in IT may only require a high school diploma or an associate’s degree, while others may require a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field such as computer science, computer engineering, or information systems.

Understanding SSL

In today’s digital age, website security is more important than ever. With the growing number of online transactions and the sensitive nature of the information being exchanged, it’s crucial that websites take the necessary steps to protect their users’ data. One important aspect of website security is the use of SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology.

What is DSC?

Desired State Configuration (DSC) is a configuration management platform in Windows PowerShell that enables you to manage your infrastructure and enforce your desired configuration. It allows you to declaratively specify the configuration of your servers, and then automatically ensures that your servers are in the desired state.

How Many Connected Screens?

To determine the number of monitors connected to a computer with C#, you can use the System.Windows.Forms.Screen class, which provides a static AllScreens property that returns an array of Screen objects, one for each display device connected to the computer. You can then use the Length property of the array to determine the number of screens.

Why use Unity for Game Development?

Unity is a powerful game engine that provides developers with a comprehensive set of tools to build 2D and 3D games. It is widely used by game developers and offers a vast array of features, including a visual editor, scripting tools, and support for multiple platforms. In this blog post, we’ll provide an overview of game development with… Read More »

What is BCDR?

A BCDR (business continuity and disaster recovery) plan is a document that outlines how an organization will continue to operate during and after a disaster or disruptive event. The goal of a BCDR plan is to minimize the impact of such events on the organization and to ensure that the organization is able to recover as quickly as… Read More »

Creating Arrays in Powershell

Arrays are useful in PowerShell because they allow you to store multiple values in a single variable. This can be convenient when you want to pass a group of values to a function, or when you want to manipulate multiple values in a loop.