Career guidance for people building a life in IT infrastructure. Covers the interview questions that actually come up, how to talk about your homelab on a CV without looking like a hobbyist, which certifications are worth paying for versus which are recruiter bait, and how to move from helpdesk to sysadmin to architect without getting stuck. Written from 18 plus years across public sector, consultancy, MSPs, and independent work. The industry changes but the core progression does not. If you want an honest map of what skills to build, what roles to target, and which technology bets to make, this is where we keep it.
Harden Windows Server and Active Directory against modern attacks. LAPS, Credential Guard, tiered access, and monitoring strategies for sysadmins.
Windows Security Hardening: LAPS, Tiered Access & Defense in Depth Read More »
Configure DNS and DHCP for Active Directory environments. AD-integrated zones, DHCP scopes, failover, and troubleshooting for Windows sysadmins.
Windows DNS & DHCP: Active Directory Networking Essentials Read More »
Master Group Policy – create GPOs, understand inheritance, troubleshoot issues. Essential skills for Windows enterprise administration.
Group Policy Deep Dive: Create, Link & Troubleshoot GPOs Read More »
Learn PowerShell fundamentals – cmdlets, pipeline, variables, and practical scripts. Essential automation skills for Windows sysadmins.
PowerShell Basics for Sysadmins: From Zero to Scripting Read More »
Learn Active Directory fundamentals – forests, domains, OUs, users, and groups. Step-by-step guide to building your first domain controller.
Active Directory Essentials: Set Up Your First Domain | Tutorial Read More »
Learn Windows Server fundamentals – editions, Server Manager, roles vs features, and Server Core. Essential knowledge for sysadmin interviews and daily work.
Windows Server Basics: Editions, Roles & Server Manager Guide Read More »
Deploy Docker containers to your own server with Traefik reverse proxy and automatic SSL. Complete self-hosted production deployment guide.
Self-Hosted Deployment: Run Docker Apps on Your Own Server Read More »
Set up automated Docker builds with GitHub Actions or Gitea Actions. Push code, get container images automatically. Complete CI/CD tutorial.
CI/CD Pipeline: Automate Docker Builds with GitHub Actions Read More »
Set up your own container registry with Gitea Packages. Push and pull Docker images from your own infrastructure. No Docker Hub needed.
Private Container Registry: Self-Host Your Docker Images Read More »
Package your React/Vite app in a Docker container. Multi-stage builds, nginx configuration, and production-ready deployment setup.
Containerizing Your React App: Dockerfile for Vite Projects Read More »
