Project Rescue – not needed?
Replacing legacy software with something new? Project stuck or in trouble? This article looks at what might be challenging and give a bit of guidance. The answer is “yes”, I…
6 quantum computing questions IT needs to ask
Quantum computers work differently, and so do the applications that run on them. Here’s how IT needs to be involved in your quantum computing strategy Quantum computers work differently, and…
Time management: must-have tools and strategies for sysadmins
Posted: November 22, 2020 | by Joachim Haller (Red Hat Accelerator, Sudoer) When I was working in Bangkok, my time management tool of choice was the sun. I rode my motorbike to work and…
Becoming a Linux system administrator: From sales to sysadmin
Posted: February 9, 2021 | by Joachim Haller (Red Hat Accelerator, Sudoer) A look back at my journey to becoming a sysadmin—from sales to consulting to developer to sysadmin. In the early 80s, I…
11 considerations for effectively managing a Linux sysadmin team
Posted: January 19, 2021 by Joachim Haller (Red Hat Accelerator, Sudoer) Here are some guidelines for managers when dealing with your system administrator staff members. Having worked as a sysadmin with…
13 Questions for a Quantum Architect
Posted: January 14, 2021 | by Joachim Haller (Red Hat Accelerator, Sudoer) Right now, it’s not really possible to just buy the latest quantum computer model and take it for a spin. It takes…
The value of mentorship
Posted: November 12, 2020 | by Joachim Haller (Red Hat Accelerator, Sudoer) Recently, I was challenged to talk about my mentors and mentorship in general—why it’s important to exchange knowledge and experience, and in what…
Sysadmin careers: the correlation between mentors and success
Posted: October 22, 2020 | by Joachim Haller (Red Hat Accelerator, Sudoer) For the duration of my career, I have had one fantastic mentor, and, for a few years, when I had very challenging…
Quantum networks: The next generation of secure computing
Posted: October 15, 2020 | by Joachim Haller (Red Hat Accelerator, Sudoer) Explore the strange and rapidly evolving area of quantum networks, and make sure your organization is ready for the next big shift…
Quantum computers and future of system administration
Posted: September 28, 2020 by Joachim Haller (Red Hat Accelerator, Sudoer) We are on the threshold to the next gigantic leap, thanks to quantum computers. Sysadmins, are you ready? Released in 1971, the…