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Tech of SportsBrian Knudtson, Track Coach, New Sculptor, High School Friend of RickA pleasure to be joined this week, by an old friend from Racine Case High School, Brian Knudtson. Brian and Rick shared a homeroom for four years in high school. Brian has gone on to be a popular teacher and track coach in the Royall School District in Wisconsin. Brian was a standout athlete in … Continue reading Brian Knudtson, Track Coach, New Sculptor, High School Friend of Rick →2024-06-1015 min
vPirate RadioEpisode 25 - Jim's Airing of GrievancesJim increases his fiber, and we're all better for it
Brian shares what it's like to live through a literal disaster
Jim talks marketing to two marketing folks and the grief he feels
Not letting the lack of a rule dictate what you can or can't do
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2024-05-2124 minvPirate RadioEpisode 24: IPO, Broadcom hijinks, and alternative hypervisorsA view from the inside as Rubrik goes public
Signs of trouble for VMC on AWS
Broadcom shenanigans create an opportunity for alternative hypervisors
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2024-05-0734 minvPirate RadioShifts in workplaces and the value of certsReturn to office and the artificial limitations that come with it
Will the push of return to office foster a renaissance in the startup world?
Are there times in your career where certs are more worthwhile than others?
Using certifications to prove what you know vs. using them as a learning path
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2024-04-1536 minvPirate RadioFiber-man to the rescueJim is visited by a West Virginian superhero
Ransomware groups are being taken down
Scams are abound
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2024-03-1927 minvPirate RadioConcluding Job Hunts, VMware, and 2023Topics:
Brian's joining Rubrik!!
https://knudt.net/2023/12/18/concluding-my-job-search/
Searching for jobs in 2023
https://knudt.net/2023/10/31/lessons-learned-from-a-layoff/
https://knudt.net/2023/12/20/wrapping-up-a-layoff-job-hunt/
The VMware/Broadcom acquisition closes
https://www.broadcom.com/blog/broadcom-announces-successful-acquisition-of-vmware
Broadcom is already simplifying the VMware portfolio
https://news.vmware.com/company/vmware-by-broadcom-business-transformation
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2023-12-2133 minvPirate RadioGetting On Track and Avoiding Career DerailmentsBeard-mic fails Matt
Set yourself up for success with your network
Silos are real between your security and backup teams
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2023-12-0533 min
Tech Field Day News RundownOkta Breach Blamed on User's Personal Google Login | The Gestalt IT Rundown: November 8, 2023Okta hasn't had a very good run of security headlines lately, and the latest is a breach that resulted in the theft of session tokens of several customers from Okta's customer support system. Though the number of customers was relatively low, the unauthorized access went undetected for over two weeks. The root cause seems to have come from an employee logging into their personal Google account and saving a username and password withing the Chrome browser.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Welcome to the Rundown
0:42 - ZEDEDA Deploys Kubernetes at The Edge
3:33 - CloudFlare Outage
6:04 - Palo Alto Buys Talon Cyber...2023-11-0830 min
The On-Premise IT Roundtable PodcastEdge is the Third Great Tech Revolution
Tech is a field full of revolutions and Edge is something special. In this episode of the On-Premise IT Podcast, Jim Czuprynski, Gina Rosenthal, and Brian Knudtson give their take on whether or not Edge is a fundamental shift in the status quo or mearly an evolution of other paradigm shifts like Cloud. The panel focuses on the way that Edge strategies are affecting the way we consume content and deploy applications as well as the impacts that Edge has on areas outside of technology.
Podcast Information
Tom Hollingsworth is a Networking and Security Specialist at...2023-10-3125 min
Tech Field Day PodcastEdge is the Third Great Tech Revolution
Tech is a field full of revolutions and Edge is something special. In this episode of the On-Premise IT Podcast, Jim Czuprynski, Gina Rosenthal, and Brian Knudtson give their take on whether or not Edge is a fundamental shift in the status quo or mearly an evolution of other paradigm shifts like Cloud. The panel focuses on the way that Edge strategies are affecting the way we consume content and deploy applications as well as the impacts that Edge has on areas outside of technology.
Podcast Information2023-10-3125 minTech Field Day News RundownAMD CEO Lisa Su leaves Cisco Board of Directors | Gestalt IT Rundown: October 18, 2023Big news this week from the boardroom as Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, has announced her departure from the Cisco Board of Directors. The move comes as a surprise in a recent SEC filing and was announced without fanfare. Su had served on the Cisco board since 2019. She is also stepping down from the board of Analog Devices, a position she has held since 2016. There is speculation that this depature could signal that AMD will begin moving into the networking space more with a focus on DPU technology to compete against Cisco's entrenched posistions with networking hardware.
Time...2023-10-1834 minThe On-Premise IT Roundtable PodcastEdge Innovation is Coming from All Directions
As we’ve discussed all season on Utilizing Edge, innovation is coming from all directions, including hardware, software, and applications. This special crossover episode of the On-Premise IT and Utilizing Tech podcasts features Edge Field Day delegates Brian Knudtson, Ned Bellavance, and Jody Lemoine discussing their perspectives about edge innovation with Stephen Foskett. The primary drivers at the edge are integration, efficiency, and connectivity, as well as the unique needs of the applications there. Starting with hardware, customers are headed in two directions, with more enterprise availability features deployed in some locations and less-capable hardware in others, both in te...2023-10-0336 min
Tech Field Day PodcastEdge Innovation is Coming from All DirectionsAs we’ve discussed all season on Utilizing Edge, innovation is coming from all directions, including hardware, software, and applications. This special crossover episode of the On-Premise IT and Utilizing Tech podcasts features Edge Field Day delegates Brian Knudtson, Ned Bellavance, and Jody Lemoine discussing their perspectives about edge innovation with Stephen Foskett. The primary drivers at the edge are integration, efficiency, and connectivity, as well as the unique needs of the applications there. Starting with hardware, customers are headed in two directions, with more enterprise availability features deployed in some locations and less-capable hardware in others, both in te...2023-10-0336 min
Utilizing Tech: The Podcast Series About Emerging Technology05x22: Edge Innovation is Coming from All DirectionsAs we've discussed all season on Utilizing Edge, innovation is coming from all directions, including hardware, software, and applications. This special crossover episode of the On-Premise IT and Utilizing Tech podcasts features Edge Field Day delegates Brian Knudtson, Ned Bellavance, and Jody Lemoine discussing their perspectives about edge innovation with Stephen Foskett. The primary drivers at the edge are integration, efficiency, and connectivity, as well as the unique needs of the applications there. Starting with hardware, customers are headed in two directions, with more enterprise availability features deployed in some locations and less-capable hardware in others, both in terms...2023-10-0236 minvPirate RadioRansomware and loathing in Las VegasTopics:
MGM RansomwareCaesar’s, too
https://cisoseries.com/cyber-security-headlines-caesars-mgm-attacks-weather-network-down-lockbit-dual-deployment/
https://www.engadget.com/hackers-claim-it-only-took-a-10-minute-phone-call-to-shutdown-mgm-resorts-143147493.html
VMware/BroadcomOct 31
Layoff email - https://dataconomy.com/2023/09/15/vmware-leaked-email/#:~:text=VMware%20employees%20have%20found%20themselves,giant%20reaches%20its%20anticipated%20conclusion
2023-09-2030 min
Special BroadcastsRPR Fall Live Drive 2023 - Day Three, 3-5 PMLocation: Epiphany Catholic Church, Watford City ND
Hosts: Mike Kiedrowski and Father Brian Gross
Student Prayer: Watford City Students
Guests: Linda Knudtson and Matt Schettler2023-09-151h 52Tech Field Day News RundownDell & AMD Partner for Accessible High Performance Computing | Gestalt IT Rundown: September 6, 2023Dell Technologies and AMD are at the forefront of high-performance computing (HPC), driving innovation in various fields, such as space exploration, wildfire prevention, and neuroscience research. Their HPC solutions are in high demand, revolutionizing industries by accelerating productivity, enabling faster market entry, and offering energy-efficient infrastructure modernization. Dell's PowerEdge servers, equipped with the latest AMD 4th Gen EPYC™ processors, provide accessible and easy-to-deploy high-performance solutions for partners serving customers of all sizes, emphasizing optimization for maximum performance right out of the box. This and more on the Gestalt IT Rundown.
0:00 - Welcome to the Rundown
0:50...2023-09-0628 minThe On-Premise IT Roundtable PodcastOnce Again, Snapshots Are Not Backups
Snapshots are still not backups but the nature of data storage means care must be taken to determine data retention requirements. In this episode of the On-Premise IT Podcast, Brian Knudtson, Matt Tyrer, and Richard Kenyan discuss the nature of data protection and recovery point objectives. The rapid pace of cloud storage growth as well as the shift toward using microservices and serverless computing have added additional challenges to the definition of data that needs to be backed up. In addition, the terminology changes with major companies in the space have created confusion in features.
On-Premises for...2023-09-0526 minUtilizing Tech: The Podcast Series About Emerging Technology05x17: Considering the Many Faces of Edge Following VMware Explore with Roy Chua and Brian KnudtsonVMware Explore 2023 featured a broad set of products and technologies, all of which could be included under the banner of edge. This episode of Utilizing Edge considers this dynamic and varied world with Roy Chua and Brian Knudtson, along with host Stephen Foskett. Virtualization, networking, storage, and orchestration are all key edge technologies, and VMware and its partners are deeply involved in bringing these technologies to the edge. VMware announced Edge Cloud Orchestrator, new security capabilities, integrated networking, client integration, and the exciting potential of private 5G networks. Dive into this episode to unravel the complexities and promising future...2023-08-2836 minTech Field Day News RundownCybersecurity Threats, Simple Errors, and the Death of an Icon | Gestalt IT Rundown: July 26, 2023Cybersecurity remains a critical concern, dominating headlines with its persistent threats and sophisticated attacks. Recent incidents, such as the stolen Microsoft keys and the ongoing MOVEit file transfer hack, exemplify the complexity and severity of security breaches. However, amidst the intricacies of cybersecurity, seemingly minor errors can also lead to significant consequences, as demonstrated by the inadvertent sending of sensitive military emails to the wrong destination due to a simple typo. Moreover, the passing of hacking legend Kevin Mitnick has also captured attention, reflecting the enduring impact of his contributions to the field. Let's take a closer look at...2023-07-2631 minvPirate RadioWe Don’t Edit Grievances (The one where we earn our Explicit Rating)Topics:
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and why none of us are getting anything done
Things that need to fuck offTime zonesUTC to save a life
Counterpoint UTC can fuck off
People who can’t convert to save a life
People that don’t use ISO 8601
Why do schools schedule everything at once, be proactive!The 6 Ps still apply here
Soda pop vs soda vs pop vs Coke (TX = Coke, nothing else)
People who don’t use Oxford Commas
“Y’all”
Figuring our fiscal years between companies
The British and their extra U and S
IT for technical...2023-07-0843 min
Tech Deep DiveThe Hidden Cost of Cloud: What Your Provider Won’t Tell You – Brian Knudtson Tells AllThink your cloud provider is giving you the best deal? Think again. Many companies shift to the cloud expecting flexibility, efficiency, and cost savings—only to be blindsided by unpredictable bills and hidden fees. If your cloud costs keep climbing while your performance stagnates, you're not alone.In this episode, Max Clark sits down with Brian Knudtson, a cloud expert with deep industry insights, to expose the hidden costs cloud providers don’t want you to see. They break down why your cloud bill is out of control, the pricing pitfalls most businesses overlook, and the critical step...2023-06-261h 25vPirate RadioEpisode 17: 99 LuftballoonsTopics:
vExpert
Looking for love in all the wrong AIGPT oops
GPT Hutchins
Microsoft Love
Google faux pas
BalloonsBalloony!
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2023-02-2728 minvPirate RadioTravel Tales If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter:
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2023-02-0623 min
On the Line with CohesityEpisode 67: Modern Security Tools with Brian KnudtsonJoin Vic Camacho, Principal Technologist at Cohesity, Jon Hildebrand, Principal Technologist at Cohesity, and special guest Brian Knudtson at 11:11 Systems as we discuss modern tools for security. Listen in now!2022-11-0323 minvPirate RadioThe One Where Jim Sprays Into The MultiCloudIn this episode we discuss
Impressions from VMware Explore
Comparisons to other modern tech conferences
The growing discussions and trend of moving to Cloud, or just off vSphere
https://old.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/xda3jr/sudden_disturbing_moves_for_it_in_very_large/
Supercloud is a dumb term created by and for analysts to have something to rant and rave about
https://twitter.com/dvellante/status/1574931373634179073
Polycloud/Multicloud differentiation from @ExchangeGoddess is probably the most intelligent splitting of these terms that I’ve seen
CFD takeaway - vendors are actively looking to handle multi-cloud services intelligently
Go...2022-10-2034 minThe On-Premise IT Roundtable PodcastIt’s The End of VMworld as We Know IT
To the IT community, the VMworld is an Ops conference like no other. But things are about to change. The in-person VMworld events stopped with the pandemic back in 2019. Now VMware is back with another conference, but it’s not quite the same as VMworld. A lot has changed in this time. VMware was acquired by Broadcom for one. And on the heels of that, VMworld became VMware Explore. Is it just post-merger rebranding, or is this the end of VMworld as we know it?
Recorded at VMware Explore 2022 US in San Francisco, this podcast explores the qu...2022-09-2723 minvPirate RadioThe One With No Agenda And a DeadlineWith VMware Explore coming up next week, we discussed our thoughts and shared experiences. Topics include:
VMunderground - What it is, how to get tickets, and why it's awesom
Solutions Exchange - Great conversations, a chance to network, and the cost of free swag
Dogs - The joys of dog ownership, and Matt's dog's snoring
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2022-08-2128 minvPirate RadioThe One Where We All Go ExploringTopics:
VMware ExploreWhy rename? This is horrible. Bad marketing people, BAAD
Why? Making the case for the hallway trackEcho chambers and the value of being in person to break out of them
What’s next?
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2022-07-2031 minvPirate RadioThe One Where We Are All Connected (That’s a Bad Thing)IoTWhat is it?
Use of it in the world
Use of it in the home
Technical support of the house
Security concernsCalling home to China, etc.
Patching/updating
Similar to Matt’s bike story -> Privacy, surveillance state and facial recognition.Jan 6 committee and all the people who filmed themselves doing crimes
Benefits of Z-Wave / Zigbee vs. Wifi devices
Best practicesJoe mentioned -> Segmenting network
Careful of exposure to the internet
Understand call-home/cloud
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@jh...2022-06-2036 minvPirate RadioEpisode 10 - Brian is an acquired tasteIn this episode we discuss:
Some brief personal thoughts on Uvalde
Joe is in Australia
Broadcom intends to buy VMware
https://worldnewsera.com/news/tech-tips/sources-the-broadcom-vmware-deal-happened-within-two-weeks-broadcom-ceo-had-switched-his-focus-to-software-amid-regulatory-headwinds-for-semiconductor-deals-financial-times/
Investor presentation: https://investors.broadcom.com/static-files/232c0cd2-02d9-4704-bb7b-5659cef67fae
Brian shares some past experiences across a myriad of acquisitions
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2022-06-0241 minvPirate RadioEpisode 09: The 44 Billion Dollar Edit ButtonTopics:
Twitter, Elon Musk, and “free speech”Musk buying Twitter for $44b
Musk promised changes:Edit button
Open-sourced algorithm
Shut down bots/verify all humans
Is twitter the “de facto town square”?
The good, the bad, and the ugly of free speechWhen is speech _too_ free
Should speech be 100% free
Tuning what you see (avoiding the town square)
Government regulated
US vs. the rest of the worldNon-US politicians invoking the 1st amendment
Twitter as a private vs publicly-traded company
If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on...2022-05-1032 minvPirate RadioEpisode 08 - The Return of Conference SeasonWith travel opening back up, we are also seeing a shift back to in-person events. But after being away for 2 years, what do we expect to see has changed or stay the same? We touch on all sorts of topics from social cultures, pros and cons of virtual vs. in-person, and the somewhat nostalgic, but quickly dissipated beast known as travel.
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2022-04-2232 minvPirate RadioBeing On BrandTopics:
New branding for vPirateRadio
Defining your brandWhat’s your schtick?
Social media profiles
Do you need to have a blog? How do you determine a “theme”
Do you need a podcast?
Graphical art - how do you develop, where do you use, should you outsource?
Do you need to have stickers?
How do you value your time / brand?
2022-03-2937 minvPirate RadioEpisode 5 - The One Where Jim Gets Touchy Feely at ConferencesIn this episode we discuss:
Tech Field Day events
Virtual vs hybrid vs in-person events
The desire to return to in-person conferences
The real value of session content vs. the hallway track
The suckage that is the whole of virtual events for presenters
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2022-02-2630 minvPirate RadioChoose Your Own Adventure: Social Media EditionIn this episode, we discuss:
Facebook / Meta stock falls off a cliff
~%30 drop after earnings statement
Added only 2M users for the quarter vs 15M the quarter before
Daily Active users dropped by 1M
Are we choosing platforms based on belief system?
Alternative: all the slacks, is it a feedback loop though? (private vs. public SoMe)
Spotify
Twitter/Gettr
Slack/Discord
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2022-02-0935 minvPirate RadioEpisode 3: The One Where Matt Gets Super HotIn this episode we discuss
How life is going
The Microsoft Activision/Blizzard Acquisition
Background Links
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/01/18/welcoming-activision-blizzard-to-microsoft-gaming/?ocid=Evergreen_soc_omc_xbo_tw_Photo_lrn_1.18.1
https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/18/22889258/microsoft-activision-blizzard-xbox-acquisition-call-of-duty-overwatch
https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/01/21/microsofts-activision-blizzard-buy-is-not-a-metaverse-bet/?sh=b66bcb97ddc8
What the Heck is the Metaverse and why is this related
When in doubt, ask wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaverse
Where @mattThatITGuy makes absolutely certain that the Oculus game Super Hot is totally, definitely not porn https://superhotgame.com/superhot-vr
If you enjoy or have comments be sure to...2022-01-2538 minvPirate RadioEpisode 2: New Year, Evolving YouEverybody makes New Year’s resolutions. In this episode we discuss our plans and initiatives for 2022 that focus more on evolving ourselves rather than reinventing.
Jim
NSX-T-
NSX-V going End of Support 1/16/2022 https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2149616
Kubernetes and Containers
Automation- Ansible, SaltStack, Terraform
Reading things longer than 240 characters at a time
Focus on being more impactful with my time
Joe
Structured Plans
Deep Work
Focusing on life goals and living/enjoying the journey
Mental health & unplugging from tech - needing hobbies/distractions
Writing (both journals & a book)
Matt
Get back to co...2022-01-1145 minvPirate RadioEpisode 1: That Thing Where We Launched a PodcastSubscribe now at https://vpirateradio.podbean.com/
Topics
- Why would we even do this?
- Log4j, log4shell, log4hell, oh my!
- Bro, do you even QA?
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2021-12-2837 min
The CloudBytes PodcastSeason 2 Finale: Overcoming the Concernsiland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests, and current cloud customers, Galen Lechner, Steve Broeder, and Ryan Laverdiere for a conversation about how to overcome concerns with the cloud. They discuss their experiences in the cloud thus far, the role planning plays in achieving success and if it differs from planning on-premises, and how IT professionals should be positioning themselves to excel through the cloud’s new dynamics instead of fearing them. Sit back, and relax. Season 2 wraps with a much-needed therapy session. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, an...2021-10-2035 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Job Security | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Ben Liebowitz, Kimberly Delgado, and Anthony Spiteri for a conversation about the concerns IT professionals have with the security of their jobs when their company moves to cloud. They discuss the legitimate reasons IT professionals should fear for their jobs, what they can do to prepare for and embrace change within the industry, and how technologists can become more business-savvy. Is it better to be 10-feet deep in one technology or one-foot deep in 10 technologies? To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, and...2021-10-1328 min
ITR - IT RealityFear not, the Cloud Migration.This week we are extremely happy to welcome Brian Knudtson to the podcast to discuss cloud migrations and job security concerns. We’re getting misty here folks, and all while, “THE CLOUD IS ON FIRE THE CLOUD IS ON FIRE!!”
Topics discussed:
Who is Brian Knudtston
Change is constant, embrace it
Be Proactive, get involved with business meetings
The Cloud Migration has the potential to open new tech doors for you
Resist the urge to remain in your silo
Small world, you never know where your next gig will come from...
Blogging your challenges can benefit yourse...2021-10-1156 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Security | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests John Grange, Arjan Timmerman, and Christopher Paskewich for a conversation about the concerns customers have with securing their data in the cloud. They discuss the nature of data security in the cloud, ways to improve it, how providers can alleviate ongoing concerns, and the security requirements customers should define before migration. It’s okay to be paranoid. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, and panelist information for Seasons 1 and 2, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2021-10-0632 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Cost Predictability | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Sam Woodcock, Christopher Kusek, and Scott Lowe for a conversation about the concerns customers have with the predictability of costs in the cloud. They discuss the accuracy of pre-sales pricing estimations, uncovering hidden costs, and how to best employ tools like real-time alerting and month-to-date utilization metrics. Are hidden costs really hidden, or just misunderstood? To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, and panelist information for Seasons 1 and 2, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2021-09-2933 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Loss of Control | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Stu Miniman, Jonathan Pierce, and Joe Houghes for a conversation about the concerns customers have with losing control of the infrastructure. They discuss why customers are so concerned about giving up control, the paradoxical benefits to doing so, and what to look for in a cloud provider. As it turns out, the best thing we can do with control is let it go — oh the irony. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, and panelist information for Seasons 1 and 2, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2021-09-2229 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Compliance | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Tim Davis, Jonathan Pierce, and Marc Crawford for a conversation about the concerns customers have with achieving compliance in the cloud. They discuss how to ensure your compliance needs are being met, what cloud providers can do to improve your compliance situation, and the divide between individual and organizational concerns over compliance. Be audit you can be! To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, and panelist information for Seasons 1 and 2, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2021-09-1526 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Current Investments | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Arjan Timmerman, Christian Mohn, and Jim Millard for a conversation about the concerns customers have with their current investments when introducing the cloud. They discuss why the cloud is not an all-or-nothing proposition, the benefits of colocation, and how cloud-based solutions like disaster recovery and object storage can be used to protect on-premises assets. It’s all about the hybrid world, and you’ve got options! To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, and panelist information for Seasons 1 and 2, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2021-09-0827 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Cost Transparency | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Phoummala Schmitt, Juliana Ramos, and Mike Nelson for a conversation about the concerns customers have with the transparency of their cloud costs. They discuss how to simplify cloud billing, the success rate of estimating cloud costs, how to improve those estimations, and the kind of reporting you should utilize to limit end-of-the-month billing surprises. How well do you know your data? To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, and panelist information for Seasons 1 and 2, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2021-09-0136 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Connectivity | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Jon Hildebrand, Tim Davis, and Shannon Kuehn for a conversation about the concerns customers have with connecting to the cloud. They discuss the importance of connectivity, especially externally, how to determine what should go to the cloud and what should remain on premises, and the best ways to alleviate connectivity concerns in the cloud. The key: Communication between technical components is important, but there’s nothing like good old fashioned communication between people. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, and panelist information fo...2021-08-2528 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Migration Risks | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests John Grange, Emad Younis, and Clint Wyckoff for a conversation about the concerns customers have with the actual process of migrating to the cloud. They discuss the common pains associated with cloud migration, why individuals express more concern than the companies they work for, and, of course, the all-important planning process. Migrations are like snowflakes, no two are exactly alike. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, and panelist information for Seasons 1 and 2, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2021-08-1838 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Performance | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Rebecca Fitzhugh, David Klee, and Jason Shiplett for a conversation about the concerns customers have with performance in the cloud. They discuss the assumptions we can (and can’t) make about cloud performance, the impact on expectations and monitoring when moving from a dedicated to shared environment, and how to best assess application performance. The cloud might be chock full of performance, but what’s the secret to extracting it? Listen and find out. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, and panelist info...2021-08-1128 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Company Culture | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Scott Lowe, Damian Karlson, and Jennifer Susinski for a conversation about the concerns customers have with the ability of their company culture to adapt to the use of the cloud. They discuss the impact a company’s culture can have on its move to the cloud and vice versa, important signs that a culture is or isn’t ready for the cloud, and the disparity in concern over this issue between individuals and the companies they work for. Yes, change can be scary, but keep it simple: Just...2021-08-0430 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Employee Skillsets | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Jack Bailey, Amy Colyer, and Emad Younis for a conversation about the concerns customers have with their employees skillsets when moving to the cloud. They discuss the legitimacy of this concern, what clouds, if any, reduce the burden of having to retrain your team, and the best advice for building a cloud-conducive skillset. Warning: This episode contains content that is highly inspirational. Change is a constant — embrace it! To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, and panelist information for Seasons 1 and 2, visit cloudbytes.cl...2021-07-2829 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Trust | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Jon Hildebrand, Shannon Kuehn, and Luigi Danakos for a conversation about the concerns customers have with trusting cloud providers. They discuss how to evaluate a cloud provider based on trust, whether or not an outage should be considered a complete breach of that trust, and what to do if you simply can’t find a provider that is trustworthy. Whether you’re searching for the right cloud provider or listening to this episode, we recommend you start by dipping your toe into the water — the trust should follow...2021-07-2131 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Application Readiness | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Jim Jones, Amit Panchal, and Joe Houghes for a conversation about the concerns customers have with the readiness of their applications in the cloud. They discuss the limits to safely migrating applications to the cloud, how to assess an applications’ cloud readiness, and what customers should expect, and do, if they migrate an application that simply isn’t ready. We’re here to give you a pep talk: It's okay if you can't get everything up to the cloud. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all ep...2021-07-1426 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Cloud ROI | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Emily Omier, Matt Leib, and Marc Beder for a conversation about the concerns customers have with finding a return on investment in the cloud. They discuss how to calculate ROI, if the cloud offers a definitively positive or negative ROI, and those cloud costs that frequently get overlooked. Don’t just move to the cloud because it’s the cool thing to do. Make sure it’s the right thing to do — your wallet will thank us. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, a...2021-07-0725 minOn the Line with CohesityEpisode 40: Cohesity's Partnership with ilandIn this episode, Jon Hildebrand talks with Brian Knudtson, Director of Cloud Market Intelligence, at iland, about the new partnership between Cohesity and iland. We get into why iland chose Cohesity and what iland's expectations of the relationship are for the long term.2021-07-0723 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Support | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Christopher Kusek, Jim Jones, and Mike Nelson for a conversation around the concerns customers have with support in the cloud. They discuss how to evaluate your providers’ support, the importance of support documentation vs. human support channels, and when customers should be looking for a more white-glove approach. If you are testing support when there’s a problem, there’s a problem. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, and panelist information for Seasons 1 and 2, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2021-06-3033 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Technical Debt | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Chris Hildebrandt, Michelle Laverick, and Anthony Spiteri for a conversation about the concerns customers have with existing technical debt and cloud migration. They discuss the dangers of “lifting and shifting” technical debt to the cloud, the ways cloud can help address technical debt in your environment, and the hesitancy (or lack thereof) with moving to the cloud before resolving existing problems. Keep your eyes peeled for those dirty compromises. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, and panelist information for Seasons 1 and 2, visit clou...2021-06-2337 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Moving to OpEx | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Mark Crawford, Juliana Ramos, and David Klee for a conversation on the concerns customers have about moving to an operating expenses model. They discuss what to expect when shifting from CapEx to OpEx, the fine-print gotchas that should concern customers, and the application-specific ramifications to consider. Get your CFO, this is an episode for the whole team. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, and panelist information for Seasons 1 and 2, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2021-06-1625 min
The CloudBytes PodcastCloud Concerns: Availability | Season 2iland Director of Cloud Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Phoummala Schmitt, Jason Shiplett, and Matt Lieb for a conversation on the concerns customers have about availability in the cloud. They discuss why the cloud is not a set-it-and-forget-it scenario, planning for eventual failures, how and when to keep cloud service providers honest, and who is ultimately responsible for keeping data secure and available. After all, it is your data. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including all episodes, notes, and panelist information for Seasons 1 and 2, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2021-06-0930 min
The CloudBytes PodcastSeason Preview | Season 2iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Eric Lee, Masele Ivey, and James Costanzo to discuss season 1, the upcoming season 2, and a bit about what it takes to do a podcast. Take a listen to learn what we have in store for you for the next season.
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2021-05-1222 minThe CloudBytes PodcastSeason Finale: Attributes in Action | Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Mike Mosley, Cory Snyder, Tom Ferron, and Rose Tovar, with a special appearance by iland CTO Justin Giardina to give the audience an idea of what a cloud provider can do to provide all of this season’s attributes. You’ll discover that the cloud does not bite when you have good people involved.
2020-10-0733 minThe CloudBytes PodcastCompliant (Part 1) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Vic Camacho, Justin Warren, and Milou Lammers for a conversation about how cloud providers can help their customers become more compliant. They talk about the difference between security and compliance and how the latter means playing by the rules. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-09-3034 minThe CloudBytes PodcastCompliant (Part 2) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Trevor Pott and Christopher Kusek for a conversation about how customers should assess the compliance cloud providers provide. They discuss compliance badges, transparency, going above and beyond, and how the bad guys are always ahead of legislation. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-09-2336 minThe CloudBytes PodcastSecure (Part 2) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Leah Schoeb, Lindy Collier, and Sam Woodcock for a conversation about what customers should be looking for to secure their data in the cloud. They discuss external and internal threats to your business and hand out some helpful cloud security (and life) advice — never assume. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-09-0932 minThe CloudBytes PodcastSecure (Part 1) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Chris Williams, Tom Hollingsworth, and Trevor Pott for an entertainingly contested conversation about how customers can improve the security of their data in the cloud. They explore shared security models, nerd knobs, and the question: Can you build a public cloud that’s more secure than on-premises? The gauntlet has been thrown! To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-09-0232 minThe CloudBytes PodcastCompatible (Part 2) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Chris Williams, Gina Rosenthal, and Tim Antonwicz for a conversation about the compatibility of cloud with an on-premises infrastructure. They cover the different ways clouds provide data resiliency, the pros and cons of T-shirt sizing VMs, and the beauty of compromise. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-08-2628 minThe CloudBytes PodcastCompatible (Part 1) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Phillip Sellers, Daniel Palusek, and Jeramiah Dooley for a conversation about how to assess cloud compatibility with an on-premises infrastructure. They explore what cloud compatibility looks like and learn its about far more than just technology working together. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-08-1938 minThe CloudBytes PodcastSupported (Part 2) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Joe Hughes, Lauren Malhoit, and Jim Millard for a conversation about what customers are, or should be, looking for when it comes to support from their cloud providers. They discuss the low expectations for support with hyperscalers, how important it is to think ahead when it comes to the level of support service you’ll require, and the balance between warts and cherries. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-08-1225 minThe CloudBytes PodcastSupported (Part 1) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Phillip Sellers, Tom Hollingsworth, and Lindy Collier for a conversation about the levels of support customers can find in the cloud. They discuss interviewing and doing proofs of concept with your potential cloud service providers and evaluating their support services — before finding them lacking on the worst day of your life. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-08-0533 minThe CloudBytes PodcastGlobal (Part 2) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Ben Clayton, Daniel Paluszek, and Sam Woodcock for a conversation about how customers can benefit from using the cloud to attain a global presence. They discuss the global nature of cloud and the pros and cons of using the same CSP across countries and continents. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-07-2930 minThe CloudBytes PodcastGlobal (Part 1) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Jeramiah Dooley, Ron Singler, and Enrico Signoretti for a conversation about the advantages of using a globally distributed cloud. They discuss difficulty in achieving a global strategy, geo-diversity in data centers, and data locality. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-07-2234 minThe CloudBytes PodcastConnected (Part 2) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Tom Hollingsworth, Eric Lee, and Lauren Malhoit for a timely discussion about cloud connectivity. They discuss the challenges involved in connecting disparate clouds, micro-segmentation in the cloud, and staying connected in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-07-1535 minThe CloudBytes PodcastConnected (Part 1) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Leah Schoeb, Jack Bailey, and Trevor Pott for a conversation all about connectivity to and within the cloud. They discuss single points of failure, business continuity, and security in an increasingly interconnected world. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-07-0831 minThe CloudBytes PodcastAccessible (Part 2) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Jack Bailey and Joe Hughes for a conversation about how visibility and accessibility improve the experience of the cloud. They talk transparency, trust, leaky buckets, and knowing what you’re paying for. It is truly a “look before you leap” lesson. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-07-0128 minThe CloudBytes PodcastAccessible (Part 1) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Eric Lee, Ron Singler, and Kim Delgado for a conversation about how cloud platforms can be more accessible through simplification and automation. They discuss, among other things, why single-pane-of-glass ought to be spelled P-A-I-N and why APIs have come to the rescue. You can’t nerd-knob your way out of this one! To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-06-2426 minThe CloudBytes PodcastResilient (Part 2) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Melissa Palmer, Justin Warren, and Chris Hildebrandt for an additional CloudBytes conversation on resiliency — how it should be considered and how the cloud can enhance it. They encourage everyone to remember to ABR. Always be recovering. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-06-1728 minThe CloudBytes PodcastResilient (Part 1) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Cato Grace, Phil Sellers, and Will Urban for a conversation on resiliency in the cloud and what that really means. They discuss how to use the cloud to ensure your applications and data have the resiliency your business needs. Is it a matter of when, not if, your resiliency will be put to the test? To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-06-1028 minThe CloudBytes PodcastReliable (Part 2) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Chris Williams, Cato Grace, and Ben Clayton for another CloudBytes conversation on cloud reliability. They discuss how customers build on top of the cloud to account for the reliability or lack thereof of a given platform. FYI: Make sure you’re reading the fine print behind those “100 percent SLAs.” To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-06-0323 min
DiscoPosse PodcastEp 117 - How to Succeed in Podcasting and Technical Marketing with CloudBytes Podcast create, Brian KnudtsonBrian Knudtson is the host of the CloudBytes Podcast and has also worked as a customer, value-added reseller, vendor, and service provider, including roles in web development, system administration, post-sales deployment, pre-sales architecting, public cloud design, and technical marketing.
We discuss the keys to successful podcasting and have an extensive discussion on how we came up in technology and made the jump to finding career success inside the tech vendor community. Brian shares what his skills secrets have been to technical marketing and what could unlock great things for other technologists looking to map out their career gro...2020-06-021h 20The CloudBytes PodcastReliable (Part 1) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Ron Singler, Melissa Palmer, and Aaron Delp for a conversation about how reliability is built into a cloud platform. From the datacenters on up, what does it mean to be reliable? As with life, it’s about more than just availability — and it changes over time. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-05-2729 minThe CloudBytes PodcastFlexible (Part 2) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Marc Crawford, Will Urban, and Eric Wright for another CloudBytes discussion on flexibility. Everyone agrees flexibility is a good thing, but what should you consider upfront before sticking your head (and data) in the cloud? To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-05-2029 minThe CloudBytes PodcastFlexible (Part 1) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Jim Millard and Eric Lee for a deep-dive into the flexibility of services offered by cloud providers. They discuss, among other things, the spectrum of flexibility in the cloud, its importance, and how the quest for it can be littered with blindspots. Get ready for a flex on all things flexibility. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-05-1330 minThe CloudBytes PodcastCapable (Part 2) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Enrico Signoretti, Stu Miniman, and Gina Rosenthal for another CloudBytes conversation on cloud capabilities. With a constantly in-flux cloud landscape, they discuss the different capabilities of different clouds and how customers can evaluate and integrate them. The times they are a-changin’. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-05-0636 minThe CloudBytes PodcastCapable (Part 1) │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Aaron Delp, Lindy Collier, and Eric Wright for a wide-ranging conversation on how clouds are architected and what they are capable of. They discuss the three general cloud categories, the relevance of brand-name equipment, and the reliance on white box equipment and customized open-source software. Oh, and ninjas. To learn more about the CloudBytes Podcast, including episode notes, panelist contact information, and all other episodes in Season 1, visit cloudbytes.cloud.
2020-04-2929 minThe CloudBytes PodcastCloudBytes Preview │ Season 1iland Cloud Technologist Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Jennifer Brenner, Will Urban, Matt Vogt, and Eric Wright for a preview of the upcoming Cloudbytes Podcast. In this sneak-peek episode, our group of cloud marketers, experts, and practitioners will give you a taste of what to expect from Season 1 — coming soon. Does the cloud bite? Find out.
2020-04-2031 min
vSoupvSoup A Most Peculiar Test Drive with Brian #48We are joined by Brian Knudtson, (blog: knudt blog) for a mostly hyperconverged chat, including a car analogy. Yeah, we know you should never trust a car analogy, but we went there anyway. After all, who knows how we will deal with hyper-converged infrastructures a few years down the road (See what we did there?).
We also touch on Julian Wood’s great How Policy will drive the Software Defined Data Center blog post, and since Brian’s our guest, VMunderground and the new Opening Acts program gets a piece of the headlight action.
So, if you wa...2014-08-1044 min