Information Technology (IT) Blog and Resources

Do you use the same password for almost everything? Let’s take a look at data breaches and what could happen to our…

Pluralsight author Nigel Poulton has been hooked on technology since he was a kid. See what Nigel has to say about his…

To avoid expensive mistakes and lengthy delays, make sure that the IT departments are communicating with each other…

This article will help you begin to understand some design jargon and the words that people are using when they’re…

If you administer a SQL Server database but you’d like to expose all the data you’ve collected in more interesting and…

A PowerShell foreach loop is a simple language construct that enables you to iterate through a set of items in a…

To clear up some confusion around the MCSE, we sat down with Microsoft’s Liberty Munson to learn how the MCSE filters…

This series is designed to help prepare you to design and implement a Windows Server 2012 (and Windows Server 2012 R2)…

Azure rights management software encrypts files so only specific people can open them and it lets you choose what those…

If you allow External Sharing in SharePoint Online, users can share documents or site collections, instead of emailing…

Want to learn ethical hacking skills? Pluralsight has created this series of courses to help guide you through the core…

Rigging is the process of creating bones and joints for 3D models which allows the animators to pose and manipulate…

VMware vSphere is the leading hypervisor in the world today. Why should you invest your time in learning vSphere 6? The…

I use Microsoft WebMatrix to work with the code on my websites, and since I know I’m not alone here, I’d like to share…

What are the performance indicators that set the very best organizations apart from the rest? One is employee education…

Let’s take a look at everything you should know about Nano Server. Nano Server is an installation option in Windows…

VMware is one of the most respected companies offering cloud solutions. let’s take a look at VMware’s cloud…

You need to be proactive about your career goals. A promotion checklist can help you achieve the results you desire….

It’s time to ditch your morning checklist, implement a monitoring solution and go on about your day knowing your…

With the Foundations under your belt, you’re ready to tackle this 11-course series on Data Center Virtualization, which…

PowerShell isn’t necessarily a programming language, but it exhibits many of the same characteristics. Learn some tips…

In this presentation Windows Platform Development MVP and Pluralsight author Lars Klint will give hints and tips to…

System Administrators are the unsung heroes working behind the scenes long after you leave. here are 10 signs your…

The CompTIA Security+ (SY0-401) exam is intended for IT Professionals seeking certification, as well as basic job…

CloudFlare can do everything from optimizing your traffic to stopping attacks. Get SSL on your site with the help of…

Broken code holding you up? We know how frustrating that can be. Here are a few things you might want to try next time…

Too often, people in IT get hung up on which technologies they should and shouldn’t learn based on their current role….

SAP offers some appealing tools for facilitating projects. Let’s take a look at some of the issues with real SAP Mobile…

Leveraging the cloud for your business is about utilizing cloud platform building blocks to develop effective…

Before you find yourself scrambling to put out fires, take heed of these three tried-and-true troubleshooting tips that…

The PERT formula creates the arithmetic mean for a bell-shaped, statistical curve to help make practical estimations…

While there’s nothing really wrong with using if statements, it can help to avoid them when possible. Here are some…

We sat down to chat with Susan about one of her favorite topics: web standards, a perfect blend of two things she loves…

It’s common to have Tableau Server data sources on various sites across your Tableau infrastructure. See how to change…

Want to learn BizTalk? This path will take you from little to no knowledge of BizTalk, all the way up to using more…

How many websites do you think you’d be able to access without Google, Bing, or other search engines? Learn more about…

Want to learn how to import data into R? Let’s take a look at how to create and import data into R by replicating…

In this post, you’ll get Don Jones’ take on Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Docker and containers, and the…

Heard of the Go programming language? Let’s take a look at what makes this one stand out from its counterparts, and why…

PowerShell offers a few different ways to execute external processes that allow you to better control their execution,…

This article focuses on data cleaning and how to write R code that will perform basic data cleansing tasks. Learn this…

After reading this blog you should have a handle on how to create your own custom PDF renderer plugin with Ruby on…

Are you constantly making fixes to an imperfect technological solution that was once implemented? This is known as…

Business users have seemingly limitless options with the R programming language. See how to use R to create reports and…

Dynamic memory is a highly marketed feature of both vSphere and Hyper-V, allowing you to assign more memory to the…

Online training providers can give you the best quality instruction, the most relevant content to your IT career, and…

With the Linux Professional Institute’s LPIC-1 exam already under your belt, getting the LPIC-2 Linux Network…

Is it worth getting your Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching certification? Let’s take a little time to go more in depth…

have you ever considered how PowerShell could be a learning tool for these technologies? Let’s do a quick rundown of…

CompTIA revised its A+ certification credential again, so come make sure that you’re fully up to speed with what’s new…

This course shows you how to use Samba and other interoperability tools to integrate Linux systems into an existing…

There are several misconceptions out there about VLANs. We’ve compiled a list of 5 of the most common misconceptions…

Falling behind in security can start a downward spiral that leaves a company open to attack and loss of confidential…

Prepare for the 70-533 exam, which aims to measure your ability to implement websites, virtual machines, cloud…

This series will walk you through PRINCE2, the popular project management process, and bring you closer to passing the…

This series will provide you with the tools necessary to pass the LFCS exam and, ultimately, kickstart your career in…

In case you missed the exclusive PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2016, you can tune in or relive it all with our…

It’s time to stop building scripts and start making tools. Take these PowerShell tips from Pluralsight author, Adam…

Certification is one of the most affordable employee benefits a company can provide. Learn more about why you should…

See our list of the top 15 Apache open source Hadoop frameworks! See what frameworks you should know to help build a…

Comparing Microsoft Remote Desktop Services vs. Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop? Read more to discover the best option for…

Choosing the right virtualization solution for your business can be tough. Here are seven things to think about. Read…

Hiring for IT? Here’s when and why you should rely on technical certifications to help vet IT job candidates. Learn…

Setting aside time for your team to train can actually save time. Here’s how to build a culture of learning within your…

Pluralsight’s IT expert Don Jones highlights what to look for at Microsoft Ignite 2016. Learn more.

When it comes to the public cloud, what’s best for your business: AWS or Azure? Take a look at the comparison.

The world of business intelligence is growing into the cloud, and as such, a whole new list of vendors have emerged. In…

Not sure which Cisco cert to get? Pluralsight gives an overview of the CCT, CCNA, CCNP and CCIE, and provides in-depth…

Scale up those PowerShell nodes with these tips on the PowerShell DSC Local Configuration Manager. Learn more.

Should your business go straight to the public cloud without considering private or hybrid options? Find out here.

What’s the state of tech training in 2017? Find out how much companies spend, what challenges they face and more.

Ready to get Amazon Web Services up and running? Here are 10 tips for a smooth start with AWS. Learn more.

Learn why VMware vsphere best practices are vital to your business and how you can start implementing them today.

The CCENT cert has an underestimated value for IT Ops professionals. Learn why the CCENT is so marketable and start…

DevOps and cloud are the future–are you keeping up? Learn more about why cloud and DevOps are so important to your…

Learn how your organization can, and must, introduce new ways of learning.

This Aberdeen Group report takes a look at the actions, plans and processes top organizations embrace to earn their…

Keeping your teams up to date is more important than ever. It’s easier to set them up for success when you know what to…

Do you know about the hybrid cloud? Here are the seven things you need to know, now. Learn more.

In this webinar, Pluralsight author & IT Consultant Elias Khnaser, walks listeners through the differences between…

Mastering Azure is a real task for IT pros. We’ve got the guide you need to get trained and certified with this…

Ready to make a decision about cloud providers and wondering if AWS is better than Azure, or how they compare in…

Using the cloud is a no-brainer for business today. Commvault director Martin Hill gives his tips for using the cloud…

Windows is a great tool and is widely utilized, but it still has its problems. Here’s your guide to common problems and…

Can’t decide between Azure and AWS for your company? Pluralsight expert Don Jones goes through the options to help you…

Is your Linux server secure? Don’t assume it is, because the negative implications of not hardening your Linux are…

DEVintersection and IT Transformation are the top events for learning what’s new in Microsoft tech. We’ve got the…

Are you preparing for a certification exam? Introducing certification practice exams, so you can assess and prepare…

Your IT environment should not be living in the past. Discover 4 signs that you need to make a change and the ways to…

Security risks are nothing new for organizations. As breaches become more common, is your security attention focused…

Every day, we create an estimated 2.5 quintillion (that’s a 1 with 18 zeros, just FYI) bytes of data, and this amount…

An expert’s take on why you should grow your PowerShell skills.

Business it alignment is critical when it comes to releases. An IT triage process is only successful if there is…

Agile enterprise IT teams embrace cloud-native IT strategies. IT organizations can move faster, in more reliable…

Microsoft Azure is a growing enterprise cloud platform. Learn how to scale your applications, choose the right Azure…

What is quantum computing? How are quantum computers different from classical computers? Discover the real world…

Learn how you can leverage DevOps practices and the AWS cloud to better serve your customers and compete more…

Our AWS expert answers questions about how to use the AWS cloud platform to build and release software with more speed…

Join expert Tim Warner to learn how Microsoft’s new Azure role-based certifications work, and what factors go into a…

It’s time to end the conflict between the business and technical divisions of your organization and create new allies….

Skill up to be a Microsoft Azure Admin with advice from pro. Learn how compute, storage, network and security skills,…

What we’ll cover in this article is adding and deleting users with Linux, as well as modifying exiting users. We’ll…

Building better teams is made simpler with a little expert advice. Learn how to properly distribute authority and…

What’s the problem with IoT devices in the office? Security. Reduce the risk in 4 “smart” steps.

Whether you were an org leader, IT professional or just a consumer, it seemed every technology conference, company,…

Learn how to change directory permissions in Linux for individuals, groups, and everyone, using both letter and number…

Learn why some cloud migrations fail while others succeed—and ensure you don’t fall into common mistakes!

Ready to begin taking advantage of everything cloud technology has to offer? Start by picking the right provider.

The Pluralsight Tech Index shows what’s on the rise and what’s in decline for the technologies that tech professionals…

“How do I work from home effectively?” This guide will provide you with helpful tips on how you can collaborate and get…

No organization is exempt from crises and their far-reaching effects. Learn all the best practices for leading a modern…

Learn how to make your resume in software development, IT, data, cloud or security shine with 10 tips from experts in…

Want to land the tech job of your dreams? Here are 10 tips to help you prepare for your interview.

Advance your career by creating your own opportunities with these five steps.

Get insights and advice from leading technology experts on how you can best start and grow your tech career.

When you switch from instructing in person to instructing virtually, you might feel overwhelmed by how much is…

Using insights from the Pluralsight Tech Index—which shows the relative popularity of the world’s top…

Here are ten of our favorite ways people have been using Pluralsight to stay home and skill up during Free April.

Pluralsight has a variety of ways you can skill up regardless of the amount of time you have. To help you make the most…

Learn about design objectives and technical goals for 5G networks, and how they’re shaping the future of our devices.

Keep hearing about DevOps but not totally sure what it is or why it matters? Here are five core benefits you should…

Demystify cloud migration with the Cloud Maturity Matrix, a device we created to help plot your way forward through…

Wanna be a networking pro? Here are the top 10 TCP/IP tools that every networking pro should be using!

The 5 Cisco router commands shown in this article are some of the most useful commands that every Cisco network…

Adopting a hybrid of waterfall and agile is worse than just using one. Check out this guide to learn how to effectively…

There are three different kinds of hard drives: SATA, SSD and NVMe. Learn about each type and what their strengths and…

What is subnetting? Why use subnetting? How do you calculate a subnet mask? You’ve got the questions and we’ve got all…

Does binary seem confusing to you? All those 1’s and 0’s seem like a bunch of gibberish. Well this article explains how…

Learn how to manage VMFS datastores in VMware. From creating a new datastore, to mounting and unmounting datastores, to…

Learn the top 10 basic tools that can help you troubleshoot most networking issues, based on their generality and…

See how new releases and improvements to Pluralsight Flow and Skills can help transform your team into your competitive…

Transitioning to agile? Here’s a list of ten dos and don’ts to make your transition as successful as possible.

To earn the CCNP Enterprise certification, candidates will need to pass just two exams: a core exam and an enterprise…

In this blog post, we’ll look at two options to quickly get started deploying container applications to AWS and Azure….

Learn AWS tips and tricks to accelerate your start and help you avoid common pitfalls. Get a deeper understanding of…

There are several cloud providers out there, but which cloud certification is right for you? Check out this article for…

Career development can help you reach your career growth goals. In this interview, Jeff Moore shares insights on how to…

In this interview, entrepreneur Kelby Zorgdrager shares insights and tips on how employers can reignite a culture of…

Equip yourself to present proposed technical solutions in a compelling, understandable way—and get your CEO and CFO on…

When you train software developers in new technologies, how do you ensure they can apply their new learning on the job?…

Pluralsight Skills is the first 100% skills learning platform ever to break into the CWG Top 10 Learning Systems…

Having a superstar on your software development team is great—but it also comes with a unique set of challenges. Here’s…

DevOps implementation is tricky—fundamental changes in culture always are. Explore four key challenges and their…

Where do you begin when reskilling non-tech employees for software development jobs? Start with this three-step…

IDC analyst Cushing Anderson and Pluralsight executives discuss IDC’s new research and hot topics IT leaders need to…

Learn how to set a goal, use a path and create custom learning channels to improve your technology skill development,…

With coverage for the top cloud, IT, security and project management certifications around the world, Pluralsight has…

Learn what fintech skills are more critical to organizations now than ever before, including DevSecOps, AI/ML, data,…

Technology experts discuss COVID-19’s lingering impact on the way we work, the biggest issues and opportunities the…

Get a layperson’s explanation of “technical debt” and the implications for business leaders in this brief interview…

Multi-cloud investments are common but risky for organizations. Cloud guru Scott Pletcher explains the pros and cons of…

Effective developer onboarding programs have eight key elements. Do you have a plan for each element and all work…

How do you identify employees (or external candidates) who will thrive—or at least persevere—in an intense reskilling…

For people new to coding, it’s vital to know the differences between courses that teach software languages and courses…

Corporate Universities are gaining popularity as employers move to centralized training functions so they can align…