Eric The IT Guy
@itguyeric.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Technical Storyteller | Linux & Open Source Advocate | Product Marketing & DevRel | Educator | Host of The IT Guy Show | Former Red Hat, GitLab
🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://mastodon.social/@itguyeric, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://mastodon.social/@itguyeric, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
Question for my fellow IT pros:
What’s one small thing you’ve done that made your systems noticeably more secure or stable?
Could be an alias, a config tweak, a tool, or a habit.
Sometimes it’s not the big overhauls that save the day but the five-minute […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
What’s one small thing you’ve done that made your systems noticeably more secure or stable?
Could be an alias, a config tweak, a tool, or a habit.
Sometimes it’s not the big overhauls that save the day but the five-minute […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Question for my fellow IT pros:
What’s one small thing you’ve done that made your systems noticeably more secure or stable?
Could be an alias, a config tweak, a tool, or a habit.
Sometimes it’s not the big overhauls that save the day but the five-minute […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
What’s one small thing you’ve done that made your systems noticeably more secure or stable?
Could be an alias, a config tweak, a tool, or a habit.
Sometimes it’s not the big overhauls that save the day but the five-minute […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Taught about host security last week! Here are a few essentials:
🔒 Default-deny firewalls (ufw or firewalld)
🧰 Disable unneeded services
🖧 Use SSH keys, not passwords
📊 Watch /var/log/secure for odd activity
Host hardening is your first defense, not your […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
🔒 Default-deny firewalls (ufw or firewalld)
🧰 Disable unneeded services
🖧 Use SSH keys, not passwords
📊 Watch /var/log/secure for odd activity
Host hardening is your first defense, not your […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Taught about host security last week! Here are a few essentials:
🔒 Default-deny firewalls (ufw or firewalld)
🧰 Disable unneeded services
🖧 Use SSH keys, not passwords
📊 Watch /var/log/secure for odd activity
Host hardening is your first defense, not your […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
🔒 Default-deny firewalls (ufw or firewalld)
🧰 Disable unneeded services
🖧 Use SSH keys, not passwords
📊 Watch /var/log/secure for odd activity
Host hardening is your first defense, not your […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Account security on Linux starts simple: principle of least privilege.
A few quick checks:
1) Ensure no one logs in directly as root
2) Use sudo with proper group assignments
3) Enforce strong password or key policies
4) Monitor failed logins via […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
A few quick checks:
1) Ensure no one logs in directly as root
2) Use sudo with proper group assignments
3) Enforce strong password or key policies
4) Monitor failed logins via […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
November 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Account security on Linux starts simple: principle of least privilege.
A few quick checks:
1) Ensure no one logs in directly as root
2) Use sudo with proper group assignments
3) Enforce strong password or key policies
4) Monitor failed logins via […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
A few quick checks:
1) Ensure no one logs in directly as root
2) Use sudo with proper group assignments
3) Enforce strong password or key policies
4) Monitor failed logins via […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
VFX can’t sleep, and neither can your systems.
In my session from @almalinux Day: Vancouver, I walk through how AlmaLinux, paired with live patching via #KernelCare, keeps creative pipelines secure and stable without interrupting rendering, editing, or production flow!
Whether you’re running a […]
In my session from @almalinux Day: Vancouver, I walk through how AlmaLinux, paired with live patching via #KernelCare, keeps creative pipelines secure and stable without interrupting rendering, editing, or production flow!
Whether you’re running a […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
November 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
VFX can’t sleep, and neither can your systems.
In my session from @almalinux Day: Vancouver, I walk through how AlmaLinux, paired with live patching via #KernelCare, keeps creative pipelines secure and stable without interrupting rendering, editing, or production flow!
Whether you’re running a […]
In my session from @almalinux Day: Vancouver, I walk through how AlmaLinux, paired with live patching via #KernelCare, keeps creative pipelines secure and stable without interrupting rendering, editing, or production flow!
Whether you’re running a […]
The Linux desktop is changing...fast.
This week, I’m joined by Brodie Robertson to talk about the display server drama of the decade: the end of X11 and the rise of Wayland.
We dig into:
🖥️ The weird, wonderful history of X11
⚙️ Why Wayland is different (and […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
This week, I’m joined by Brodie Robertson to talk about the display server drama of the decade: the end of X11 and the rise of Wayland.
We dig into:
🖥️ The weird, wonderful history of X11
⚙️ Why Wayland is different (and […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
November 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The Linux desktop is changing...fast.
This week, I’m joined by Brodie Robertson to talk about the display server drama of the decade: the end of X11 and the rise of Wayland.
We dig into:
🖥️ The weird, wonderful history of X11
⚙️ Why Wayland is different (and […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
This week, I’m joined by Brodie Robertson to talk about the display server drama of the decade: the end of X11 and the rise of Wayland.
We dig into:
🖥️ The weird, wonderful history of X11
⚙️ Why Wayland is different (and […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
November 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Burnout doesn’t always come from too much work. Sometimes it’s from carrying too much weight in the background. Between ongoing parenting hurdles and the usual chaos of life, I’ve learned how important it is to pause and protect your bandwidth.
This weekend […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
This weekend […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
November 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Burnout doesn’t always come from too much work. Sometimes it’s from carrying too much weight in the background. Between ongoing parenting hurdles and the usual chaos of life, I’ve learned how important it is to pause and protect your bandwidth.
This weekend […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
This weekend […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
When troubleshooting network issues in Linux, I start simple:
ping -c4 host. # Basic reachability
ip route show # Check routing table
ss -tuln # View open sockets
traceroute host # Trace the path
What’s your favorite first step when something won’t connect?
#linux #networking #sysadmin #techtips
ping -c4 host. # Basic reachability
ip route show # Check routing table
ss -tuln # View open sockets
traceroute host # Trace the path
What’s your favorite first step when something won’t connect?
#linux #networking #sysadmin #techtips
November 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
When troubleshooting network issues in Linux, I start simple:
ping -c4 host. # Basic reachability
ip route show # Check routing table
ss -tuln # View open sockets
traceroute host # Trace the path
What’s your favorite first step when something won’t connect?
#linux #networking #sysadmin #techtips
ping -c4 host. # Basic reachability
ip route show # Check routing table
ss -tuln # View open sockets
traceroute host # Trace the path
What’s your favorite first step when something won’t connect?
#linux #networking #sysadmin #techtips
Tech Tip Wednesday:
Ever need to copy a large directory but keep permissions and links intact? Try:
rsync -avh /source/ /destination/
-a preserves permissions, links, timestamps
-v gives you progress
-h makes sizes human-readable
Bonus: add --progress if […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Ever need to copy a large directory but keep permissions and links intact? Try:
rsync -avh /source/ /destination/
-a preserves permissions, links, timestamps
-v gives you progress
-h makes sizes human-readable
Bonus: add --progress if […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Tech Tip Wednesday:
Ever need to copy a large directory but keep permissions and links intact? Try:
rsync -avh /source/ /destination/
-a preserves permissions, links, timestamps
-v gives you progress
-h makes sizes human-readable
Bonus: add --progress if […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Ever need to copy a large directory but keep permissions and links intact? Try:
rsync -avh /source/ /destination/
-a preserves permissions, links, timestamps
-v gives you progress
-h makes sizes human-readable
Bonus: add --progress if […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
I finally get to hit the road again! Next week, I'll be in St. Louis, Missouri for SuperCompute 2025!. Let me know if you plan on attending and can chat about #linux, automation, and how awesome Star Trek Strange New Worlds has been!
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I finally get to hit the road again! Next week, I'll be in St. Louis, Missouri for SuperCompute 2025!. Let me know if you plan on attending and can chat about #linux, automation, and how awesome Star Trek Strange New Worlds has been!
Hehehe, so true!
November 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Hehehe, so true!
Between teaching Linux networking, recording new episodes, and keeping my own systems patched, it’s been one of those “busy but good” weeks.
Sometimes the win isn’t finishing everything — it’s keeping momentum without burning out.
What’s one small win […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Sometimes the win isn’t finishing everything — it’s keeping momentum without burning out.
What’s one small win […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
November 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Between teaching Linux networking, recording new episodes, and keeping my own systems patched, it’s been one of those “busy but good” weeks.
Sometimes the win isn’t finishing everything — it’s keeping momentum without burning out.
What’s one small win […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Sometimes the win isn’t finishing everything — it’s keeping momentum without burning out.
What’s one small win […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Tech Tip Thursday:
Networking 101 on #linux doesn’t have to be intimidating. A few go-to commands can tell you almost everything you need to know:
ip addr # View IPs and interfaces
ip route # Show routing table
ping -c4 host # Test connectivity
ss -tuln # […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Networking 101 on #linux doesn’t have to be intimidating. A few go-to commands can tell you almost everything you need to know:
ip addr # View IPs and interfaces
ip route # Show routing table
ping -c4 host # Test connectivity
ss -tuln # […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Tech Tip Thursday:
Networking 101 on #linux doesn’t have to be intimidating. A few go-to commands can tell you almost everything you need to know:
ip addr # View IPs and interfaces
ip route # Show routing table
ping -c4 host # Test connectivity
ss -tuln # […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Networking 101 on #linux doesn’t have to be intimidating. A few go-to commands can tell you almost everything you need to know:
ip addr # View IPs and interfaces
ip route # Show routing table
ping -c4 host # Test connectivity
ss -tuln # […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
When you spin up a new Linux server, what’s the first thing you do after login?
Update packages? Create a new user and disable root login? Install your favorite tools?
For me, it’s usually setting up #ansible access!
What’s your ritual?
#linux #sysadmin #opensource #itcareers
Update packages? Create a new user and disable root login? Install your favorite tools?
For me, it’s usually setting up #ansible access!
What’s your ritual?
#linux #sysadmin #opensource #itcareers
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
When you spin up a new Linux server, what’s the first thing you do after login?
Update packages? Create a new user and disable root login? Install your favorite tools?
For me, it’s usually setting up #ansible access!
What’s your ritual?
#linux #sysadmin #opensource #itcareers
Update packages? Create a new user and disable root login? Install your favorite tools?
For me, it’s usually setting up #ansible access!
What’s your ritual?
#linux #sysadmin #opensource #itcareers
Applying online and hearing nothing back? You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault.
I chat with #jeffryullman, creator of the LinkedIn Job Search Masterclass, about escaping the résumé black hole, optimizing your profile, and building your brand.
🎧 […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
I chat with #jeffryullman, creator of the LinkedIn Job Search Masterclass, about escaping the résumé black hole, optimizing your profile, and building your brand.
🎧 […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
November 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Applying online and hearing nothing back? You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault.
I chat with #jeffryullman, creator of the LinkedIn Job Search Masterclass, about escaping the résumé black hole, optimizing your profile, and building your brand.
🎧 […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
I chat with #jeffryullman, creator of the LinkedIn Job Search Masterclass, about escaping the résumé black hole, optimizing your profile, and building your brand.
🎧 […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
I have tried to wrap my head around tiling window managers, but I just haven't figured it out! LOL
#mememonday #linux #sysadmin
#mememonday #linux #sysadmin
November 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I have tried to wrap my head around tiling window managers, but I just haven't figured it out! LOL
#mememonday #linux #sysadmin
#mememonday #linux #sysadmin
👻 Scariest things for a sysadmin:
rm -rf / without a backup
“Can you just reboot production real quick?”
A surprise kernel panic at 17:00 on a Friday
Happy Halloween, everyone!
May your logs be clean and your uptime unbroken.
#halloween #sysadmin #linux #itlife
rm -rf / without a backup
“Can you just reboot production real quick?”
A surprise kernel panic at 17:00 on a Friday
Happy Halloween, everyone!
May your logs be clean and your uptime unbroken.
#halloween #sysadmin #linux #itlife
October 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
👻 Scariest things for a sysadmin:
rm -rf / without a backup
“Can you just reboot production real quick?”
A surprise kernel panic at 17:00 on a Friday
Happy Halloween, everyone!
May your logs be clean and your uptime unbroken.
#halloween #sysadmin #linux #itlife
rm -rf / without a backup
“Can you just reboot production real quick?”
A surprise kernel panic at 17:00 on a Friday
Happy Halloween, everyone!
May your logs be clean and your uptime unbroken.
#halloween #sysadmin #linux #itlife
Managing printers on Linux?
You’ll need to get familiar with CUPS — the Common Unix Printing System.
Try these quick commands:
lpstat -p # List printers
lpadmin -p PRINTER -E -v DEVICE -m DRIVER # Add a printer
cancel -a # Cancel all jobs
CUPS makes it […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
You’ll need to get familiar with CUPS — the Common Unix Printing System.
Try these quick commands:
lpstat -p # List printers
lpadmin -p PRINTER -E -v DEVICE -m DRIVER # Add a printer
cancel -a # Cancel all jobs
CUPS makes it […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
October 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Managing printers on Linux?
You’ll need to get familiar with CUPS — the Common Unix Printing System.
Try these quick commands:
lpstat -p # List printers
lpadmin -p PRINTER -E -v DEVICE -m DRIVER # Add a printer
cancel -a # Cancel all jobs
CUPS makes it […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
You’ll need to get familiar with CUPS — the Common Unix Printing System.
Try these quick commands:
lpstat -p # List printers
lpadmin -p PRINTER -E -v DEVICE -m DRIVER # Add a printer
cancel -a # Cancel all jobs
CUPS makes it […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Midweek question for my fellow IT pros:
What’s one old-school piece of tech or process you secretly miss?
Floppy disks? Physical install media? Walking a USB stick across the datacenter? 😅
Drop yours below ⬇️
#itcareers #sysadmin #technostalgia
What’s one old-school piece of tech or process you secretly miss?
Floppy disks? Physical install media? Walking a USB stick across the datacenter? 😅
Drop yours below ⬇️
#itcareers #sysadmin #technostalgia
October 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Midweek question for my fellow IT pros:
What’s one old-school piece of tech or process you secretly miss?
Floppy disks? Physical install media? Walking a USB stick across the datacenter? 😅
Drop yours below ⬇️
#itcareers #sysadmin #technostalgia
What’s one old-school piece of tech or process you secretly miss?
Floppy disks? Physical install media? Walking a USB stick across the datacenter? 😅
Drop yours below ⬇️
#itcareers #sysadmin #technostalgia
It’s been a busy stretch lately — I’ve been in full-on video sprint mode producing new content for TuxCare!
I’ve been recording a ton of new explainers on how we help sysadmins make Linux management a little less… chaotic.
My latest video digs into one of […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
I’ve been recording a ton of new explainers on how we help sysadmins make Linux management a little less… chaotic.
My latest video digs into one of […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
October 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
It’s been a busy stretch lately — I’ve been in full-on video sprint mode producing new content for TuxCare!
I’ve been recording a ton of new explainers on how we help sysadmins make Linux management a little less… chaotic.
My latest video digs into one of […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
I’ve been recording a ton of new explainers on how we help sysadmins make Linux management a little less… chaotic.
My latest video digs into one of […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
October 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Getting laid off is tough — but it doesn’t have to define you.
In this solo episode, I share my own experience and the best advice I’ve heard on recovering, rebuilding, and moving forward.
🎧 https://podcast.itguyeric.com/16
🎥 https://youtu.be/mWunqmHLHy4 […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
In this solo episode, I share my own experience and the best advice I’ve heard on recovering, rebuilding, and moving forward.
🎧 https://podcast.itguyeric.com/16
🎥 https://youtu.be/mWunqmHLHy4 […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
October 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Getting laid off is tough — but it doesn’t have to define you.
In this solo episode, I share my own experience and the best advice I’ve heard on recovering, rebuilding, and moving forward.
🎧 https://podcast.itguyeric.com/16
🎥 https://youtu.be/mWunqmHLHy4 […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
In this solo episode, I share my own experience and the best advice I’ve heard on recovering, rebuilding, and moving forward.
🎧 https://podcast.itguyeric.com/16
🎥 https://youtu.be/mWunqmHLHy4 […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
What happens when two nerds who love the community side of tech get together? A whole lot of stories, laughs, and insights.
This week, I sit down with #chrisdemars to talk all things Developer Relations - from open source to on-stage nerves. We dig into what […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
This week, I sit down with #chrisdemars to talk all things Developer Relations - from open source to on-stage nerves. We dig into what […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
October 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
What happens when two nerds who love the community side of tech get together? A whole lot of stories, laughs, and insights.
This week, I sit down with #chrisdemars to talk all things Developer Relations - from open source to on-stage nerves. We dig into what […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
This week, I sit down with #chrisdemars to talk all things Developer Relations - from open source to on-stage nerves. We dig into what […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
October 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Tech Tip Thursday:
Want to check what packages on your system have known vulnerabilities? On most Linux distros you can run:
$ rpm -q --changelog | grep -i CVE
or
apt changelog | grep -i CVE
Handy when you’re troubleshooting or […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Want to check what packages on your system have known vulnerabilities? On most Linux distros you can run:
$ rpm -q --changelog
or
apt changelog
Handy when you’re troubleshooting or […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
October 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Tech Tip Thursday:
Want to check what packages on your system have known vulnerabilities? On most Linux distros you can run:
$ rpm -q --changelog | grep -i CVE
or
apt changelog | grep -i CVE
Handy when you’re troubleshooting or […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Want to check what packages on your system have known vulnerabilities? On most Linux distros you can run:
$ rpm -q --changelog
or
apt changelog
Handy when you’re troubleshooting or […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]