# Eric The IT Guy > Eric Hendricks — product marketing manager in enterprise Linux, podcaster, and homelab tinkerer. This site covers Linux, open source, RHEL and the wider enterprise-Linux ecosystem, homelabs, IT careers, conference talks, and the podcasts I host and guest on (Sudo Show, Fedora Podcast, The IT Guy Show). Author: Eric Hendricks. Contact: eric@hendricks.life. URLs are flat and slug-only (https://itguyeric.com//). ## Tutorials - [Deploy RLC Pro on Google Cloud Marketplace](https://itguyeric.com/rlc-pro-google-cloud/): I wrote this deployment guide for CIQ, walking through how to get RLC Pro up and running on Google Cloud Marketplace from start to a live VM. - [Deploy RLC Pro on Microsoft Azure Marketplace](https://itguyeric.com/deploy-rlc-pro-on-microsoft-azure-marketplace/): I wrote this deployment guide for CIQ covering how to get RLC Pro running on Microsoft Azure, from the Marketplace listing to a production-ready… - [CIQ Portal Launch: Deploy Enterprise Linux Your Way](https://itguyeric.com/ciq-portal-launch-deploy-enterprise-linux-your-way/): I wrote the launch post announcing the CIQ portal going live at portal.ciq.com, covering what it is, who it's for, and how to go from registration to your… - [Migrate from RHEL to RLC Pro Without Re-Architecting](https://itguyeric.com/migrate-from-rhel-to-rlc-pro-without-re-architecting/): I wrote this guide for CIQ covering how to convert a running RHEL system to RLC Pro, without rebuilding servers or re-certifying your application stack. - [Mastering User and Group Management on Linux](https://itguyeric.com/mastering-user-and-group-management-on-linux/): As a long-time SysAdmin, one of the core tasks I've always had to tackle is managing users and groups on Linux systems. Whether you're running a personal… - [Apple Vision Pro | IT Guy's first impressions](https://itguyeric.com/apple-vision-pro-it-guys-first-impressions/): The Apple Vision Pro stands to be one of the next innovations that changes how we use technology. Is it there yet? Not quite, but read on to see what I… - [Build a golden image for your RHEL homelab with Image Builder](https://itguyeric.com/build-a-golden-image-for-your-rhel-homelab-with-image-builder/): In How I built a homelab with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), I laid out my plans for revamping my home lab using as many Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)… - [How I built a homelab with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)](https://itguyeric.com/how-i-built-a-homelab-with-red-hat-enterprise-linux-rhel/): As a recovering sysadmin, the last thing I want is to end up being technical support at home. I often tell people that I wish I had the tools available in… - [2 tools to manage infrastructure sprawl with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)](https://itguyeric.com/2-tools-to-manage-infrastructure-sprawl-with-red-hat-enterprise-linux-rhel/): For a systems administrator, it seems like every project brings new complexity, more servers, and more sprawl to manage. I will assume that your messes… - [Overcoming vulnerabilities with live kernel patching in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.5](https://itguyeric.com/overcoming-vulnerabilities-with-live-kernel-patching-in-red-hat-enterprise-linux-8-5/): IT operations folks strive to not only maximize uptime but also keep systems patched. These might seem like competing goals, but we're here to help with… - [Ansible Beginner's Guide: Automate the Pain Away](https://itguyeric.com/ansible-beginners-guide-automate-the-pain-away/): Way back in the day, humanity created computers to help make our lives easier. In a lot of ways, they have; in others, it's made life much more tedious… - [Using Red Hat's support tool at the command line to solve real-world problems](https://itguyeric.com/using-red-hats-support-tool-at-the-command-line-to-solve-real-world-problems/): Before coming to Red Hat, I spent nearly a decade as a Systems Administrator. After all that time, I’m still continually discovering tools that would make… - [How to install RHEL a new way with image builder](https://itguyeric.com/how-to-install-rhel-a-new-way-with-image-builder/): I am sure many sysadmins can relate to this scenario: - [Beginner’s Guide: How To Get Started With Element & Matrix](https://itguyeric.com/beginners-guide-how-to-get-started-with-element-matrix/): These days it can be overwhelming to select the best software to use because now more than ever, choices are abundant when it comes to software. Messaging… - [Laying a Productive Foundation with Todoist](https://itguyeric.com/laying-a-productive-foundation-with-todoist/): Where do you get your tasks from? - [The IT Guy's House](https://itguyeric.com/the-it-guys-house/): Hey all! I am starting a new open source 'project': my next home! Please help me by making recommendations and helping me build the IT Guy's dream house! - [The Case for Peertube](https://itguyeric.com/the-case-for-peertube/): I had the pleasure to head out to Lawrence, KS to talk at the local LUG (Linux Users Group)! Today's topic? Peertube and the problems it can solve! ## Podcasts - [Fixing Fedora's Packaging Pipeline | Fedora Podcast Episode 055](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep55-packaging-pipeline/): Getting a package into Fedora is more than writing a spec file. There's a review queue, a sponsorship process, and a contribution pipeline that can feel… - [Home Lab in 2026: Is It Still Worth It? | The IT Guy Show Episode 023](https://itguyeric.com/home-lab-2026-it-guy-show-023/): Josh from Keep It Techie joins me for a conversation about home lab ownership in 2026, what it actually costs, what it gets you, and when it stops making… - [AI and the Human in the Loop | IT Guy Show Ep. 022](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep22-ai-replacing-jobs/): Episode 22 of The IT Guy Show is a milestone for me, and not just because the number is round. Karl Abbott was my very first guest back on episode one… - [Ubuntu Community: Years of \"Just Works\" | The IT Guy Show Ep. 21](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep21-ubuntu-community/): Two-decade Ubuntu volunteer Nathan Haines joins me for an honest, human-level look at the community behind the distro, the Debian tie, and the distro wars. - [Bootc in the Wild | Fedora Podcast Ep. 054](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep54-bootc-production/): Episode 54 of the Fedora Podcast is out, and this one digs into something I am genuinely curious about for my own homelab: what does bootc look like when… - [GPU-Ready in Minutes: Running AI on Azure with RLC Pro AI](https://itguyeric.com/ai-on-azure-rlc-pro-ai-gpu-ready/): Getting from the Azure Marketplace to actual inference used to mean a day of driver archaeology. This webinar with Brian Dawson, Damon Knight, and Hugo… - [Flock to Fedora 2026: What to Expect in Prague](https://itguyeric.com/flock-to-fedora-2026-prague-preview/): Flock to Fedora 2026 is heading back to Prague this June, and on episode 53 of the Fedora Podcast, Noah and I sat down with Justin Wheeler and Emma from… - [First Boot, First Inference | The IT Guy Show Ep. 20](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep20-first-inference/): Damen Knight of CIQ joins me on the hidden cost of configuring Linux for GPU workloads, why general-purpose distros were not built for AI, and what changes. - [What Enterprise Linux Should Actually Be | CIQ Webinar](https://itguyeric.com/enterprise-linux-support-rlc-pro-ciq/): Rocky Linux is everywhere, and for good reason. But community is not always enough, and this webinar is where Brady Dibble and I got into exactly what… - [The Problem with Subscriptions | The IT Guy Show Ep. 19](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep19-subscriptions/): A solo reality check to open 2026: why the monthly subscription drip took over everything, and how self-hosting and open source let you reclaim your tech stack. - [Proactive Linux Security: How RLC Hardened Goes Beyond Patching](https://itguyeric.com/proactive-linux-security-rlc-hardened-lkrg/): Reactive security is table stakes at this point, and it is not keeping up. I sat down with Nathan Blackham, Brady Dibble, and Sultan Alof from CIQ to talk… - [Sovereign AI Infrastructure: Training, Inference, and Exploration in One Workflow](https://itguyeric.com/sovereign-ai-infrastructure-fuzzball-service-endpoints/): This was my first CIQ webinar and I walked away genuinely excited, which is not something I say lightly. Dave Godlove and Jonathan Sparks showed off… - [Wayland and My eX-11 | The IT Guy Show Ep. 18](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep18-wayland/): Linux creator Brodie Robertson joins me to trace the history of X11, why it lingered, and what makes Wayland better, different, and sometimes frustrating. - [Reality-based Approach to LinkedIn Jobs | The IT Guy Show Ep. 17](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep17-linkedin-jobs/): Job search coach Jeffry Ullman joins me to break down what actually works on LinkedIn: escaping the resume black hole and building a brand recruiters notice. - [When the Layoff Comes | The IT Guy Show Ep. 16](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep16-layoff/): A solo episode where I share my own experience with being laid off, what helped, what didn't, and the practical, compassionate advice I've gathered since. - [DevLife with Chris DeMars | The IT Guy Show Ep. 15](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep15-devlife-chris-demars/): My coworker Chris DeMars joins me to talk Developer Relations, technical advocacy, empathy in tech, and what it really takes to support and empower devs. - [Life as a SysAdmin with Nate Lager | The IT Guy Show Ep. 14](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep14-sysadmin-nate-lager/): I sit down with longtime friend Nate Lager to talk his career journey, lessons from the trenches, burnout, automation, and what still excites him about tech. - [How I Became a SysAdmin | The IT Guy Show Ep. 13](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep13-became-sysadmin/): A solo episode where I share how I broke into system administration, the lessons I learned, the tools I loved and hated, and how the role has evolved. - [Working in GovTech: What's Different? | The IT Guy Show Ep. 12](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep12-govtech/): Joel Krooswyk joins me to unpack how public sector and government tech work really differs, from compliance and red tape to AI and mission-critical stakes. - [NixOS: The Distro That Thinks in Code | The IT Guy Show Ep. 11](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep11-nixos/): Aaron Honeycutt joins me to demystify NixOS, the declarative, reproducible Linux distro that lets you version and roll back your whole system like code. - [GitOps for the Linux Administrator | The IT Guy Show Ep. 10](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep10-gitops/): Christian Hernandez joins me to break down what GitOps really is for seasoned Linux admins, and how to adopt it without throwing away your shell scripts. - [Lomiri - The Linux Shell That Goes Anywhere | The IT Guy Show Ep. 9](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep09-lomiri/): I sit down with Erik Mols from the Lomiri project to talk about the convergent, lightweight Linux shell born from Ubuntu Touch and kept alive by UBports. - [Rebooting Eric the IT Guy: Where I've Been & What's Next | The IT Guy Show](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-reboot-2025/): A short update after months away from the mic: what I have been up to since leaving Red Hat, and why I am rebooting Eric the IT Guy as a mission. - [Building a Linux Community with Noah Chelliah | RHEL Presents Ep. 82](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep82-noah-chelliah/): RHEL Presents 82: Noah Chelliah on building open-source communities, learning by hand before you automate, and why Red Hat certs actually stick. - [RISC-V and Open Hardware | Fedora Podcast Ep. 47](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep47-risc-v/): Fedora Podcast 47: Isaac Chute joins us to talk RISC-V, the open instruction set architecture, and the work of bringing Fedora to it. - [Looking Ahead to 2025 | Fedora Podcast Ep. 46](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep46-2025/): Fedora Podcast 46: Matthew Miller joins me to talk Fedora Linux 42 and 43, the project's 2025 goals, and his decision to step down as Fedora Project Leader. - [Run AI Locally on Fedora with Ollama: Live Ops 005](https://itguyeric.com/run-ai-locally-fedora-ollama-live-ops-005/): I wanted to run AI locally on Fedora using an Nvidia GPU I had sitting in my Dell PowerEdge R730 — and an hour and a half later, I actually got it… - [Contributing to Open Source | Fedora Podcast Ep. 45](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep45-open-source/): Fedora Podcast 45: Marc Deop joins us to talk about contributing code to Fedora and open source, from setting goals to the realities of development. - [Building a Golden Image | Live Ops 003](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-golden-image-homelab-live-ops-004/): The goal was simple: build a reusable Fedora golden image homelab template I can clone whenever I need a new server. Nothing about it was simple. - [RHEL Hypervisor Homelab Setup: Live Ops 003](https://itguyeric.com/rhel-hypervisor-homelab-live-ops-003/): A Dell PowerEdge R730 that's been sitting in the rack collecting dust finally has a job: and this stream is the whole messy process of giving it one. - [Building a Better Fedora Laptop with Framework | Fedora Podcast Ep. 44](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep44-framework/): Fedora Podcast 44: Matt Hartley from Framework joins us to talk modular, repairable laptops and Framework's partnership with the Fedora community. - [WordPress Migration to Homelab: Live Ops 002](https://itguyeric.com/wordpress-migration-homelab-live-ops-002/): The WordPress migration homelab project that started as a quick detour turned into a two-hour deep dive — because nothing in the homelab ever goes exactly… - [Gaming on Bazzite | Fedora Podcast Ep. 43](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep43-bazzite/): Fedora Podcast 43: Kyle Gospodnetich and Noel Miller join us to talk Bazzite, the gaming image built on Fedora Atomic, and how it feeds back into Fedora. - [EPEL, the Ultimate Answer | Fedora Podcast Ep. 42](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep42-epel/): Fedora Podcast 42: Carl George and Adam Samalik break down what EPEL really is, why the \"additions only\" rule earns its trust, and what changes with EPEL 10. - [Rebuilding My Matrix Server From Scratch (Live Ops 001)](https://itguyeric.com/self-hosted-matrix-server-rebuild-live-ops-001/): I fired up a livestream to do something I've been putting off way too long: bringing my self-hosted Matrix server back from the dead, live, in real time… - [Fedora Linux 41 | Fedora Podcast Ep. 41](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep41-linux41/): Fedora Podcast 41: Noah and I walk through the Fedora Linux 41 release, from GNOME 47 and DNF5 to the new Ptyxis terminal and Fedora Miracle. - [Gaming with ProtonGE | Fedora Podcast Ep. 40](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep40-protonge/): Fedora Podcast 40: Tom Crider joins us to talk Proton GE, Nobara Linux, and how Steam and Proton make Windows games run well on Fedora. - [Take Fedora KDE for a Spin | Fedora Podcast Ep. 39](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep39-kde-spin/): Fedora Podcast 39: Neal Gompa makes the case for the Fedora KDE spin and Plasma 6.2, covering the community, features, and what's to come. - [Fedora Quality Assurance | Fedora Podcast Ep. 38](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep38-quality-assurance/): Fedora Podcast 38: Adam Williamson explains what a QA Engineer does, how software gets vetted, how Fedora and RHEL QA differ, and how CI and openQA fit in. - [The Art of Continuous Improvement | The IT Guy Show Ep. 8](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep08-continuous-improvement/): After 17 years in IT, I am convinced the paradise where everything just works is a myth. Nathen Harvey joins me on DORA and continuous learning. - [The Road Ahead for Fedora | Fedora Podcast Ep. 37](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep37-road-ahead/): Fedora Podcast 37: Project Lead Matthew Miller on the current state, Fedora Linux 41, and the Strategy 2028 goals for the next few years. - [Deploying RHEL with Ansible Automation Platform | RHEL Presents Ep. 83](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep83-ansible-deploy/): A companion to RHEL Presents 83, where three Red Hat guests demo an end-to-end GitOps pipeline deploying and testing RHEL workloads on Azure with Ansible. - [Battling Burnout...with a Sword | The IT Guy Show Ep. 7](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep07-burnout/): Jennifer and Bryan Horton of Dull Made Daring join me to talk stress, the warning signs of burnout, recovery, and yes, slashing anxiety with a literal sword. - [The Next Generation of Linux with bootc | Fedora Podcast Ep. 36](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep36-bootc/): Fedora Podcast 36: Timothee Ravier explains bootc and how container and cloud-native practices bring image-based updates to the desktop. - [A Quick Look at Ephemeral Environments | The IT Guy Show Ep. 6](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep06-ephemeral-environments/): From always-on systems to disposable ones. A look at ephemeral environments, the DORA metrics behind them, and why they make testing easier. - [Podman Desktop for AI Lab | RHEL Presents Ep. 81](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep81-podman-ai-lab/): A companion to RHEL Presents 81, where Brian and I talk with the Podman Desktop team about the AI Lab extension for running large language models locally. - [Passwordless Authentication with Yubico | RHEL Presents Ep. 80](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep80-yubico/): A companion to RHEL Presents 80, where Nate and I talk with Yubico about passwordless login to RHEL using passkeys and YubiKeys managed through IdM. - [Behind the Scenes: The Fedora Community Architect's Role | Fedora Podcast Ep. 35](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep35-community-architect/): Fedora Podcast 35: Justin W. Flory explains the Community Architect role, how Community Operations works, and organizing events like Flock. - [Understanding DevOps: People Over Processes | The IT Guy Show Ep. 5](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep05-devops-people/): Laura Santamaria from Dell joins me to talk DevOps, why people come before processes and tools, and how to drive cultural change from any seat. - [APIs Decoded: From Basics to Production-Ready | The IT Guy Show Ep. 4](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep04-apis/): Budha from Tyk joins me to explain APIs from the ground up, why they matter, and how gateways help you manage and secure them for production. - [Unmasking AI: Open and Transparent Development | The IT Guy Show Ep. 3](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep03-open-ai/): JJ Asghar from IBM joins me to talk about InstructLab, why open data and models matter, and the difference between real AI and today's language models. - [Revisiting Fedora Docs | Fedora Podcast Ep. 34](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep34-fedora-docs/): Fedora Podcast 34: Peter Boy on his path from sociology and math to open-source documentation, plus the mission of the Fedora Docs team. - [Get a Return on Your IT Investment | The IT Guy Show Ep. 2](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep02-it-roi/): JT Perry from VMware helps me break down how to justify a project, structure the proposal, and actually calculate ROI as an individual contributor. - [First Look at Image Mode for RHEL | RHEL Presents Ep. 78](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep78-image-mode/): A companion to RHEL Presents 78, a first look at image mode for RHEL with Ben Brouillard and Matt Micene, where we build and boot the OS with bootc. - [Controlling Chaos with Red Hat Satellite | RHEL Presents Ep. 77](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep77-satellite/): A companion to RHEL Presents 77, where Brian and I talk Red Hat Satellite with senior TAM Pete Sackett, covering patching, life cycle, and content management. - [Access RHEL Subscriptions Trials & More | RHEL Presents Ep. 75](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep75-subscriptions/): A companion to RHEL Presents 75, where Brian and I talk RHEL subscriptions, trials, and a much saner subscription experience with Rich Dorito. - [Get Into Your Element | The IT Guy Show Ep. 1](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep01-element-matrix/): Karl Abbott from Element joins me to unpack the Matrix protocol, open-source decentralized messaging, and bridges to the tools you already use. - [Stratis Unleashed | RHEL Presents Ep. 74](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep74-stratis/): A companion to RHEL Presents 74, where Brian and I dig into Stratis storage on RHEL with product manager Bob Hanlon and solutions architect Billy Holmes. - [The Big Announcement | The IT Guy Show Ep. 0](https://itguyeric.com/itguyshow-ep00-announcement/): A quick hello and the launch of The IT Guy Show, a podcast about the people and open source technology changing our world. - [A Day in the Life of a Solutions Architect | RHEL Presents Ep. 73](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep73-solutions-architect/): A companion to RHEL Presents 73, a Day in the Life episode with account solution architect Chuck Marshall on what the SA role actually looks like. - [Optimize IT Operations with Red Hat Services | RHEL Presents Ep. 71](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep71-red-hat-services/): A companion to RHEL Presents 71, where Brian and I bring on Red Hat consulting experts across platforms, middleware, and OpenShift to talk getting started. - [Convert2RHEL Live at AWS reInvent | RHEL Presents Ep. 70](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep70-convert2rhel-reinvent/): A companion to RHEL Presents 70, recorded live from the show floor at AWS re:Invent with Nate and guest Stu Miniman, talking Convert2RHEL and RHEL on AWS. - [Event-driven Infrastructure with Ansible | RHEL Presents Ep. 69](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep69-event-driven-ansible/): A companion to RHEL Presents 69, where Nuno Martins returns to walk Brian and me through Event-Driven Ansible and automating the response to events. - [The Fedora Saga: Longtime Contributors Share Their Stories | Fedora Podcast Ep. 33](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep33-fedora-saga/): Fedora Podcast 33: Neal Gompa and Project Lead Matthew Miller reminisce for Fedora's birthday and dig into Fedora Linux 39. - [RHEL in Development | RHEL Presents Ep. 68](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep68-rhel-development/): A companion to RHEL Presents 68, where Mike McGrath and Gunnar Hellekson join me and Brian Smith to talk about how RHEL, CentOS Stream, and Fedora fit together. - [How Do You Fedora: Neal Gompa | Fedora Podcast Ep. 32](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep32-neal-gompa/): Fedora Podcast 32: Neal Gompa shares his unconventional path into tech, his philosophy on contributing, and how he bridges Fedora and openSUSE. - [Building Compliant Images with Image Builder | RHEL Presents Ep. 67](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep67-compliant-images/): A companion to RHEL Presents 67, where Terry Bowling, Amy Farley, and Mohit Goyal join me and Brian Smith to build security-compliant RHEL images. - [Unveiling the Fedora Slimbook | Fedora Podcast Ep. 31](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep31-slimbook/): Fedora Podcast 31: Alejandro López and Vaja Benidze from Slimbook unveil the Fedora Slimbook Edition, a Linux laptop preloaded with Fedora Workstation. - [Beyond Immutable | Fedora Podcast Ep. 30](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep30-immutable/): Fedora Podcast 30: Jorge Castro and Timothée Ravier dig into atomic desktops like Silverblue and Kinoite, the terminology debate, and Universal Blue. - [Edge Container Management with Avassa | RHEL Presents Ep. 66](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep66-avassa-edge/): A companion to RHEL Presents 66, a partner episode where Karl and Fredrik from Avassa join me and Brian Smith to talk edge container management on RHEL. - [Introduction to Identity Manager | RHEL Presents Ep. 65](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep65-idm/): A companion to RHEL Presents 65, where Nate Lager joins me and Brian Smith for an introduction to Red Hat Identity Manager (IdM) on RHEL. - [The Buddies of Budgie | Fedora Podcast Ep. 29](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep29-budgie/): Fedora Podcast 29: Joshua Strobl, founder of Buddies of Budgie, joins Eric to talk the Fedora Budgie spin and the future of the Budgie desktop. - [The Lenovo Linux Lowdown | Fedora Podcast Ep. 28](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep28-lenovo/): Fedora Podcast 28: Lenovo's Mark Pearson joins Eric and Joseph on the Fedora partnership, shipping preloaded laptops, and Lenovo's sustainability work. - [The Value of Linux | RHEL Presents Ep. 64](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep64-value-of-linux/): A companion to RHEL Presents 64, where Randy Russell returns to talk with me and Brian Smith about the value of Linux and open source. - [Unpacking Fedora Cloud | Fedora Podcast Ep. 27](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep27-cloud/): Fedora Podcast 27: Major Hayden joins Eric and Joseph to dig into Fedora Cloud Edition, what it's for, and where the lightweight cloud variant is headed. - [Getting Certified with RHEL | RHEL Presents Ep. 63](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep63-certification/): A companion to RHEL Presents 63, where Randy Russell and Henry Main join me and Brian Smith to talk Red Hat certifications, exams, and study tips. - [Flock with the Fedora Community | RHEL Presents Ep. 62](https://itguyeric.com/rhelpresents-ep62-flock/): A companion to RHEL Presents 62, where Fedora Project Leader Matthew Miller joins me and Brian Smith to talk Fedora, Flock, and how to get involved. - [EPEL Uncovered | Fedora Podcast Ep. 26](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep26-epel/): Fedora Podcast 26: EPEL maintainer Carl George goes behind the scenes on Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux, its workflows, and the EPEL 10 proposal. - [The Fedora Website Redesign | Fedora Podcast Ep. 25](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep25-website/): Fedora Podcast 25: Ashlyn Knox and Máirín Duffy walk through Fedora Websites 3.0, the design process, and how a community pulled off the redesign together. - [Fedora Linux 38 Unwrapped | Fedora Podcast Ep. 24](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep24-fedora-38/): Fedora Podcast 24: Eric the IT Guy talks with Matthew Miller about the Fedora Linux 38 release, GNOME 44, new spins, and how the release cycle works. - [The Fedora Podcast Rebooted | Fedora Podcast Ep. 23](https://itguyeric.com/fedora-ep23-rebooted/): Fedora Podcast 23: Eric the IT Guy and Joseph Gayoso reboot the show with a video edition, meet the new hosts, and look ahead at upcoming events. - [Game Sphere 13: Terminator Resistance](https://itguyeric.com/game-sphere-13-terminator-resistance/): I have loved video games my entire life. I got started on a Super Nintendo playing Super Mario Brothers and Super Mario Kart. That was the start of my… - [Sudo Show 12: GitOps for Sysadmins](https://itguyeric.com/sudoshow-ep12-gitops-for-sysadmins/): Episode 12 of the Sudo Show is the one where Brandon and I dig into GitOps, and I think it's one of our better technical episodes because we ground it in… - [Sudo Show 11: Managing Linux Desktops at Scale with Noah Chelliah](https://itguyeric.com/sudoshow-ep11-managing-linux-desktops/): This episode means a lot to me. We brought on Noah Chelliah from the Ask Noah Show and Destination Linux, and honestly, Noah is part of the reason I got… - [Sudo Show 8: Our First Live Ask Me Anything](https://itguyeric.com/sudoshow-ep08-ask-me-anything/): We finally pulled off our first live event for the show. Episode 8 of the Sudo Show is the recap of our first ever AMA, where folks hopped on a video call… - [Sudo Show 10: Open Source Desktop Migrations](https://itguyeric.com/sudoshow-ep10-open-source-desktop/): Episode 10 of the Sudo Show is a retrospective, and it's a good one. Brandon had a hand in one of the largest corporate Windows to Linux desktop… - [Sudo Show 9: Storage Technologies Deep Dive](https://itguyeric.com/sudoshow-ep09-storage-technologies/): Episode 9 of the Sudo Show is a bonus episode that exists because one question during our AMA turned into way more than we expected. ComputerKid asked… - [Sudo Show 7: Our First Interview, GitLab's Greg Myers](https://itguyeric.com/sudoshow-ep07-gitlab-interview/): This one's special to me. Episode 7 of the Sudo Show was our first ever on air interview, and we brought on Greg Myers, a support engineer at GitLab, to… - [Sudo Show 6: Elements of Cloud Native Architecture](https://itguyeric.com/sudoshow-ep06-elements-of-cloud/): Sudo Show episode 6 continues our cloud arc by digging into how applications actually got to cloud native architecture, starting with the monolith and… - [Sudo Show 4: How to Build Your Education and Career](https://itguyeric.com/sudoshow-ep04-education-career/): Back in 2020, Brandon and I sat down for Sudo Show episode 4, where we wrapped up our 'getting started' arc with a conversation about education… - [Sudo Show 03: DevOps and Automation](https://itguyeric.com/sudoshow-ep03-devops-and-automation/): Episode three, aired July 23, 2020, tackles one of the most misunderstood terms in IT. Brandon and I both came at DevOps from different timelines, and… - [Sudo Show Episode 2: Getting Started With Open Source](https://itguyeric.com/sudoshow-ep02-getting-started-open/): Episode two of the Sudo Show, and we threw out most of our original outline because the community conversation after episode one made it clear what people… - [Interview on Linux Spotlight 55](https://itguyeric.com/interview-on-linux-spotlight-55/): Rocco was one of the people I instantly connected with in the open source community. His values and his love of the people in open source really resonated… - [Sudo Show Episode 1: What Is Enterprise Open Source?](https://itguyeric.com/sudoshow-ep01-enterprise-open-source/): This is where the Sudo Show actually started. Episode one of a podcast that had been two years in the making, finally out on the Destination Linux Network… - [The Sudo Show: A New DLN Podcast Launches June 2020](https://itguyeric.com/sudo-show-podcast-launch/): This is the trailer that started it all. In June 2020, Brandon Johnson and I launched the Sudo Show on the Destination Linux Network, a podcast covering… - [Return of the First Attempt](https://itguyeric.com/return-of-the-first-attempt/): We got a single test episode before going back to the drawing board. After months of networking, planning, seeing what else is out there, we settled on a… - [The First Attempt](https://itguyeric.com/the-first-attempt/): Some time ago, our favorite IT Guy published a couple of test episodes. Its funny to look back at these episodes in light of the upcoming release of The… - [Ask Noah Show Debut](https://itguyeric.com/ask-noah-show-debut/): Waaaaay back on Episode 26 of the Ask Noah Show, The IT Guy was being formed an molded. Now, a little over a year later, we are getting ready to launch… - [Chillin' on the Ask Noah Show](https://itguyeric.com/chillin-on-the-ask-noah-show/): I got to join Noah Chelliah on the Ask Noah Show to continue my coverage of Peertube. It was a great chat, took a couple of calls, and found a toy I… ## SpeakingEngagements - [SouthEast LinuxFest 2026: Recap](https://itguyeric.com/southeast-linuxfest-2026-recap/): SouthEast Linux Fest has a different feel than most conferences I attend. It is less trade show, more reunion. You run into the same person twice in an… - [Learning to Play TTRPGs | SouthEast LinuxFest 2026](https://itguyeric.com/ttrpg-southeast-linuxfest-2026/): I ran a hands-on introduction to tabletop role playing games at SouthEast LinuxFest for a room full of Linux nerds, most of whom had never rolled a die in… - [CIQ at Open Source Summit 2026: Minneapolis Recap](https://itguyeric.com/ciq-at-open-source-summit-2026-minneapolis-recap/): I spent three days on the expo floor at Open Source Summit 2026 in Minneapolis with Howard Van Der Wal and Stephen Simpson, and it was one of the better… - [Community Days 2026: Trip Report](https://itguyeric.com/community-days-kc-2026-trip-report/): Community Days 2026 was a different kind of conference experience for me. No booth to staff, no talk to deliver, no social media queue to manage. Just me… - [LinuxFest Northwest 2026: Worth the Trip](https://itguyeric.com/linuxfest-northwest-2026-worth-the-trip/): I made it to Bellingham this spring for LinuxFest Northwest, and I get why this event has been earning its reputation for 27 years. - [From Fresh Install to AI Inference in Under 4 Minutes](https://itguyeric.com/from-fresh-install-to-ai-inference-in-under-4-minutes/): Getting a GPU box ready for AI workloads is way harder than it should be, and we proved that live on the CIQ Webinar Series on April 2nd. - [From Bash to Burnout: My SCaLE 23x Talk](https://itguyeric.com/from-bash-to-burnout-scale-23x/): I gave this talk at SCaLE 23x in Pasadena as part of Open Source Career Day, and it is probably the most personal thing I have ever put on a stage. - [From Bash to Burnout | My SCaLE 23 Talk](https://itguyeric.com/tech-burnout-recovery-scale-23-talk/): This one was personal. I gave this talk at SCaLE 23 in Pasadena as part of Open Source Career Day, and I will be honest, I almost did not write it because… - [Ending the Linux Tradeoff: Enterprise Features on Community Linux](https://itguyeric.com/community-linux-enterprise-support-webinar/): I hosted this solo webinar for TuxCare making the case that you do not actually have to choose between community Linux and enterprise-grade support. The… - [AlmaLinux Enterprise Webinar: TuxCare and Benny Vasquez](https://itguyeric.com/almalinux-enterprise-support-tuxcare-webinar/): AlmaLinux Enterprise Support: TuxCare Webinar with Benny Vasquez - [DevOps KC: Communication in an Open Company](https://itguyeric.com/devops-kc-communication-in-an-open-company/): I had the pleasure of speaking at the Kansas City DevOps Meetup in downtown Kansas City! It was kind of like a coming home party. KC DevOps Days is where… - [SELF2019: Busting Open Source Security Myths](https://itguyeric.com/self2019-busting-open-source-security-myths/): I gave my Busting Open Source Security Myths talk at DevSecOps Days Denver to a packed out auditorium. If was so well received, I decided to bring it back… - [SELF2019: Getting Started with Open Source](https://itguyeric.com/self2019-getting-started-with-open-source/): This talk defined the voice of the IT Guy for me. This was the moment when the Sudo Show got its wings, when I realized that I was on the right track… - [SELF2019: GitLab Takes you from Idea to Production](https://itguyeric.com/self2019-gitlab-takes-you-from-idea-to-production/): South East Linux Fest 2019 was an amazing test of the IT Guy...not as a brand but as the person I wanted to be in my career. I gave 3 talks in 3 days and… - [DevOps Days Des Moines: Communication in an Open Company](https://itguyeric.com/devops-days-des-moines-communication-in-an-open-company/): Getting started in my career, I never imagined I would work in sales or go speak at conferences! I was very nervous and I think that showed. What was… - [LAS2018: Day 4](https://itguyeric.com/las2018-day-4/): The conference now seems like SO long ago! It was 4 crazy-packed days (plus 2 on the road) but it would not be overstating anything to say it has forever… - [LAS2018: Day 3](https://itguyeric.com/las2018-day-3/): Oops! The downside to staying up pretty much all night talking about FOSS, life, and everything else under the sun is that the next morning comes WAY to… - [LAS2018: Day 2](https://itguyeric.com/las2018-day-2/): I know, I know this is a lot later than I promised. - [LAS2018: Day 1](https://itguyeric.com/las2018-day-1/): IT IS HERE! Libre Application Summit 2018. This is the first IT conference I have attended since a VMware Summit in 2012. - [LAS2018: Travel Day](https://itguyeric.com/las2018-travel-day/): Kansas City, Missouri to Denver Colorado, 1 Interstate, 609 miles, 8 hours of podcasts... Nothing but rain! However, the nice thing about this road trip… ## GuestPosts - [What to know about community support versus vendor support](https://itguyeric.com/ciq-community-vs-vendor-support/): A companion to my CIQ post on when community Rocky Linux support is enough and when RLC Pro enterprise support is worth it: LTS, FIPS 140-3, SLAs, and more. - [We gave away four NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nanos at Open Source Summit](https://itguyeric.com/ciq-jetson-giveaway-oss/): A companion to my CIQ post from Open Source Summit 2026, where we asked people to pitch what they would build with a Jetson Orin Nano running RLC Pro AI. - [RLC Pro AI and RLC Pro Hardened: Which variant fits your needs](https://itguyeric.com/ciq-rlc-pro-ai-vs-hardened/): A companion to my CIQ post comparing the two RLC Pro variants: RLC Pro AI for GPU-accelerated workloads and RLC Pro Hardened for regulated environments. - [Rocky Linux and the Changing Secure Boot Landscape](https://itguyeric.com/rocky-secure-boot/): A companion to the Rocky Linux post I wrote on the Secure Boot transition: new Microsoft CAs, a new KEK, dual-signed shims, and what to check before it reaches you. - [AlmaLinux vs. Rocky Linux: How Both Keep the Enterprise Strong](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-almalinux-vs-rocky/): A companion to my TuxCare piece on how AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux both filled the CentOS gap, their governance differences, and how TES covers both. - [Rocky Linux Introduces a Security Repository and Why That Matters](https://itguyeric.com/rocky-security-repository/): A companion to the Rocky Linux post I wrote introducing an optional security repository for shipping urgent fixes ahead of upstream when exploits are already public. - [Rocky Linux Community Survey 2026 — Results and What Comes Next](https://itguyeric.com/rocky-community-survey-2026/): A companion to the Rocky Linux post I wrote sharing the 2026 community survey results, what is working, what needs work, and where new contributors can help. - [CopyFail (CVE-2026-31431): Kernel Patches Now Available for Rocky Linux](https://itguyeric.com/rocky-copyfail-cve/): A companion to the Rocky Linux advisory I wrote on CopyFail (CVE-2026-31431), a high-severity local privilege escalation. Patch your kernel and reboot. - [KernelCare: How Teams Stay Secure Without Reboots](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-kernelcare-no-reboots/): A companion to my TuxCare explainer on how KernelCare live-patches running kernels, shrinking the vulnerability window without maintenance windows. - [The Future of Enterprise Linux: How Collaboration is Shaping the Next Era of Stability and Trust](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-future-enterprise-linux/): A companion to my TuxCare essay on how community governance and transparency, not vendor control, are redefining enterprise Linux stability after CentOS. - [KernelCare Agent v3: Upgrade Now for Signed Patch Security](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-kernelcare-v3-signed/): A companion to my TuxCare reminder that signed KernelCare patches are becoming the default, and why upgrading to Agent v3 keeps your patch stream flowing. - [How to Build a FIPS + FedRAMP-Ready Environment in 2026: AlmaLinux & Rocky Linux](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-fips-fedramp-2026/): A companion to my TuxCare guide on meeting FIPS 140-3 and FedRAMP on AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux, and where the community editions fall short. - [Choosing the Right Enterprise Support Tier with TuxCare](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-support-tiers/): A companion to my TuxCare guide to the Essential, Enhanced, and Custom support tiers, and how to balance cost, coverage, and compliance. - [TuxCare vs. Red Hat / SUSE / Canonical / Oracle: A Feature, Cost, and Performance Comparison](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-vs-competitors/): A companion to my TuxCare comparison of Enterprise Support against Red Hat, SUSE, Canonical, and Oracle on features, cost, patching, and compliance. - [KernelCare Agent v3 Has Arrived](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-kernelcare-v3-arrived/): A companion to my TuxCare announcement of KernelCare Agent v3, which adds embedded signature validation to rebootless patches. - [The New TuxCare Enterprise Support: Premium Coverage for AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-enterprise-support-alma-rocky/): A companion to my TuxCare post on the relaunched Enterprise Support, now covering both AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux under a single SLA. - [What Is Patch Aware, and Why Should You Care?](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-patch-aware/): A companion to my TuxCare post explaining patch-aware scanning: why most Linux scanners flag already-fixed CVEs, and how Radar reads your system's live state. - [Using TuxCare's ePortal as a Proxy for Radar Scans](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-radar-eportal-proxy/): A companion to my TuxCare how-to on routing Radar scan data through ePortal for airgapped, locked-down, or compliance-sensitive Linux environments. - [Best Practices for TuxCare Radar Security Scans](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-radar-best-practices/): A companion to my TuxCare post on getting the most out of Radar day to day: tagging, morning routines, AI queries, shareable reports, and MCP automation. - [What to Expect From Your First Scan with TuxCare Radar](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-radar-first-scan/): A companion to my TuxCare post on Radar's first scan, and why a quiet, short report is exactly what a patch-aware scanner should give you. - [Getting Started with Radar, TuxCare's Linux Vulnerability Scanner](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-radar-getting-started/): A companion to my TuxCare intro to Radar, the patch-aware Linux CVE scanner that filters out already-fixed vulnerabilities so you stop chasing ghosts. - [CentOS Linux Is Going End of Life, What Does That Mean for Me?](https://itguyeric.com/redhat-centos-eol/): A companion to my Red Hat blog post on what the June 2024 CentOS Linux 7 end of life means, and why converting to RHEL is the most direct path forward. - [Fastest Road From CentOS Linux to RHEL](https://itguyeric.com/redhat-fastest-road-centos-rhel/): A companion to my Red Hat blog post on the fastest supported path off CentOS Linux 7 before the June 2024 EOL — Convert2RHEL, then an in-place Leapp upgrade. ## ProductMarketing - [Why RLC Pro? Enterprise Linux Built on Rocky](https://itguyeric.com/why-rlc-pro/): I wrote this piece for CIQ making the case for RLC Pro, what it is, who it serves, and why the foundation it is built on matters before you get to any of… - [Why Rocky Linux? Enterprise Linux Built to Last](https://itguyeric.com/why-rocky-linux-enterprise-linux/): Why Rocky Linux? Enterprise Linux Built to Last - [TuxCare Enterprise Support Explainer Series](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-enterprise-support-explainer-series/): These three short videos were part of a vertical marketing campaign I produced at TuxCare, each one aimed at a different regulated industry dealing with… - [Creating Impactful “What’s New” Presentations for Product Marketing Teams](https://itguyeric.com/creating-impactful-whats-new-presentations-for-product-marketing-teams/): Every six months or so, I found myself in the same spot. A new release was out, the features were solid, the engineering work was impressive… and yet the… - [Breqwatr Customer Story: TuxCare Radar](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-radar-breqwatr-customer-story/): I produced this customer story for TuxCare, including the written case study and the short video summary below. Breqwatr builds OpenStack clouds for… - [TuxCare Product Videos: What I Covered as PMM](https://itguyeric.com/tuxcare-product-marketing-videos/): During my time as Product Marketing Manager at TuxCare, I owned the product narrative across their Linux security and lifecycle portfolio. Part of that… - [What is a technical marketing manager?](https://itguyeric.com/what-is-a-technical-marketing-manager/): From creating technical labs, blogs, and videos to pairing customers' problems with product features, technical marketers never see a dull moment. ## News&Industry - [What Is RLC+? Rocky Linux with GPU Drivers Built In](https://itguyeric.com/rlc-plus-rocky-linux/): I wrote this explainer for CIQ introducing RLC+, the free, GPU-ready tier that sits between community Rocky Linux and the full RLC Pro subscription. - [Containers: One Size Does Not Fit All](https://itguyeric.com/containers-one-size-does-not-fit-all/): There, I said it! Containers won't fix every application, they won't replace your server farm, and sadly they won't do your laundry. - [The Origin of Eric the IT Guy](https://itguyeric.com/the-origin-of-eric-the-it-guy/): I was recently asked, 'Why call yourself the IT Guy? Why not just use your name?' Great question! In the professional world, we are encouraged to 'build a… - [Sudo Vulnerability Discovered: How to Protect Your System From Baron Samedi](https://itguyeric.com/sudo-vulnerability-discovered-how-to-protect-your-system/): We tend to associate free with good. That's not the case though when what is free is unauthorized root-level access to your Linux systems! On January 26… - [Launching the IT Guy](https://itguyeric.com/launching-the-it-guy/): I have some very exciting news to share with you all! - [Vision for the IT Guy](https://itguyeric.com/vision-for-the-it-guy/): I spent over seven years in IT before I really started to understand the breadth of the industry. Technology gets a bad rap for being such a deep field… - [Hello World](https://itguyeric.com/hello-world/): Hey ya'll! This has been a long time coming! ## Uncategorized - [Deploy RLC Pro on AWS Marketplace](https://itguyeric.com/deploy-rlc-pro-on-aws-marketplace/): I wrote this guide for CIQ covering how to get RLC Pro running on AWS, from the Marketplace listing to a live EC2 instance with LTS and FIPS available. - [CIQ at SCaLE 23x: Trip Report and Recap](https://itguyeric.com/ciq-scale-23x-trip-report/): I co-wrote this recap with Michael Young and R. Leigh Hennig covering CIQ's presence at SCaLE 23x in Pasadena, and I was there in person as a speaker. - [Sudo Show 5: Open Source Cloud Management Tools](https://itguyeric.com/sudoshow-ep05-open-source-cloud/): Sudo Show episode 5 kicked off a new arc on cloud architecture, and we used it to dig into open source cloud management tools with Brandon doing most of… ## PodcastsandVideos - [How to Submit a Pull Request to AlmaLinux on GitHub](https://itguyeric.com/almalinux-pull-request-github/): I hosted this short tutorial for the official AlmaLinux YouTube channel walking through how to submit your first pull request to an open source project… - [How to Install Nvidia Drivers on AlmaLinux](https://itguyeric.com/how-to-install-nvidia-drivers-on-almalinux/): I hosted this short tutorial for the official AlmaLinux YouTube channel covering how to install Nvidia drivers on AlmaLinux 10, one of those setup steps… ## TabletopRPGs - [Session 0 in The Last Parsec - Savage Worlds Solo RPG](https://itguyeric.com/savage-worlds-last-parsec-session-0/): When I decided to play a solo Savage Worlds campaign, I wasn’t just adding another bullet (pun intended) to my TTRPG résumé—I was signing up for a one-man… ## Videos - [Standardization and Management at Scale | Up and Running with Red Hat Satellite 04](https://itguyeric.com/satellite-04-scale/): The Satellite miniseries finale: Ansible system roles, host groups, OpenSCAP compliance, and standardizing infrastructure at scale. - [Patching and Security Mitigation | Up and Running with Red Hat Satellite 03](https://itguyeric.com/satellite-03-patching/): Episode three of the Satellite miniseries: scheduling patch jobs across your fleet and using Satellite for CVE mitigation. - [Managing Content Views & Subscriptions | Up and Running with Red Hat Satellite 02](https://itguyeric.com/satellite-02-content-views/): Episode two of the Satellite miniseries: adding systems, setting up repositories, building content views, and working with activation keys. - [Introduction and Installation | Up and Running with Red Hat Satellite 01](https://itguyeric.com/satellite-01-introduction/): Kicking off a Satellite miniseries with solutions architect Richard Rios, we install Red Hat Satellite from scratch, live on the air. - [What's New in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 and 8.10](https://itguyeric.com/whats-new-rhel-9-4/): A live product-update webinar on RHEL 9.4 and 8.10, plus image mode, RHEL Lightspeed, and Summit 2024 announcements. - [Streamlining Migrations with Convert2RHEL's Pre-Conversion Analysis](https://itguyeric.com/convert2rhel-pre-conversion-analysis/): Nervous about converting? The Convert2RHEL pre-conversion analysis inspects your system first and tells you what to fix before you commit. - [Enabling EPEL for Enhanced Packages](https://itguyeric.com/rhel-shorts-enabling-epel/): A quick RHEL Shorts tech tip on enabling the EPEL repository to reach hundreds of extra packages on RHEL 9. - [Pre-upgrades and Closing | Modernizing RHEL Management 10](https://itguyeric.com/modernizing-rhel-10-pre-upgrades-closing/): Episode 10 of Modernizing RHEL Management: inventory groups for access control, the pre-upgrade analysis task service, and wrapping up the miniseries. - [Building Security-Compliant Images with Red Hat Enterprise Linux Image Builder](https://itguyeric.com/rhel-image-builder-compliant-images/): A tech tip on building security-compliant golden images with Image Builder and OpenSCAP profiles like CIS and PCI DSS. - [The Path from CentOS Linux to RHEL](https://itguyeric.com/centos-to-rhel-path/): CentOS Linux 7 is going end of life. Here's a calm look at your options and an in-place conversion to RHEL 7 with Convert2RHEL. - [Inventory and Identity | Modernizing RHEL Management 09](https://itguyeric.com/modernizing-rhel-09-inventory-identity/): Episode 9 of Modernizing RHEL Management: the hybrid cloud console inventory, system staleness, and role-based access control for Insights. - [Managing Costs | Modernizing RHEL Management 07](https://itguyeric.com/modernizing-rhel-07-managing-costs/): Episode 7 of Modernizing RHEL Management: the subscription service and resource optimization for tracking RHEL usage and right-sizing cloud instances. - [Protecting your systems | Modernizing RHEL Management 05](https://itguyeric.com/modernizing-rhel-05-protecting-systems/): Episode 5 of Modernizing RHEL Management: the vulnerability and malware detection services, security rules, known exploits, and prioritizing CVEs. - [Three Services to Operationalize RHEL | Modernizing RHEL Management 04](https://itguyeric.com/modernizing-rhel-04-operationalize/): Episode 4 of Modernizing RHEL Management: the Advisor, Policy, and Drift services for proactive recommendations, custom checks, and system comparisons. - [Simplifying Patch Management | Modernizing RHEL Management 03](https://itguyeric.com/modernizing-rhel-03-patch-management/): Episode 3 of Modernizing RHEL Management: patch templates, applicable vs installable advisories, and generating remediation playbooks from Insights. - [CentOS Linux Management Compared to Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://itguyeric.com/centos-vs-rhel-management/): As CentOS Linux 7 retires, what actually changes day to day when you move to RHEL? Subscriptions, support, and the ecosystem of tools you gain. - [Build and Launch | Modernizing RHEL Management 02](https://itguyeric.com/modernizing-rhel-02-build-and-launch/): Episode 2 of Modernizing RHEL Management: using image builder and a cloud source to build a golden RHEL image and launch systems that auto-register. - [Management Techniques 101 | Modernizing RHEL Management 01](https://itguyeric.com/modernizing-rhel-01-getting-started/): Episode 1 of Modernizing RHEL Management: what Red Hat Insights is, the data it collects, privacy concerns, and how to register your systems. - [Convert from CentOS Linux 7 to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 with Convert2RHEL](https://itguyeric.com/convert2rhel-centos7-rhel7/): With CentOS Linux 7 retiring, here's how Convert2RHEL moves you in place to RHEL 7, plus the low-cost migration subscription that makes it affordable. - [Why Should I Standardize on RHEL?](https://itguyeric.com/rhel-why-standardize/): Managing a sprawl of non-identical Linux systems is a nightmare. Here's why standardizing on Red Hat Enterprise Linux brings order to the chaos. - [What's New in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 and 8.8](https://itguyeric.com/whats-new-rhel-9/): A webinar-style tour of RHEL 9.2 and 8.8, plus the mission and pillars behind Red Hat Enterprise Linux and where it's headed. - [Deploying GPU-Enabled Workloads on Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Workstation on AWS](https://itguyeric.com/rhel-workstation-gpu-aws/): How to deploy RHEL as a GPU-enabled cloud workstation on AWS using the AMI catalog, NVIDIA drivers, and NICE DCV for remote access. - [Use Leapp to Upgrade from Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 to RHEL 9 In-Place](https://itguyeric.com/rhel-leapp-8-to-9/): I demonstrate using Leapp to upgrade a RHEL 8.6 system in place to RHEL 9, with a pre-upgrade assessment and a target version. - [What's New in the GNOME 40 Desktop: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 for Workstation](https://itguyeric.com/rhel-9-workstation-gnome-40/): A tour of the GNOME 40 desktop in RHEL 9 for Workstation, from the activities overview and workspaces to Wayland by default. - [Upgrade In Place from Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 to 7](https://itguyeric.com/rhel-upgrade-6-to-7/): A short tech tip walking through the Red Hat Upgrade Tool to move a RHEL 6.10 system in place to RHEL 7.9 without a full redeployment. - [Upgrade from Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 to 8 with Leapp](https://itguyeric.com/rhel-leapp-7-to-8/): I introduce Leapp and demonstrate an in-place upgrade from RHEL 7.9 to RHEL 8, including the answer file and pre-upgrade checks. - [Convert from Oracle Linux with Convert2RHEL](https://itguyeric.com/convert2rhel-from-oracle/): Using Convert2RHEL to convert an Oracle Linux system in place to fully supported Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including the kernel requirement to watch for. - [Convert from CentOS Linux with Convert2RHEL](https://itguyeric.com/convert2rhel-from-centos/): A walkthrough of Convert2RHEL, Red Hat's officially supported tool for converting CentOS Linux systems in place to Red Hat Enterprise Linux. ## Career&OpenSource - [Getting Started with Linux and I.T. Careers](https://itguyeric.com/getting-started-with-linux-and-i-t-careers/): I get asked on a regular basis how I got my start in Linux; over the last couple of days, I put together my most comprehensive list yet and I wanted to… - [5 ways to make an impact on your IT community](https://itguyeric.com/5-ways-to-make-an-impact-on-your-it-community/): In 5 changes to help grow your IT career, I discussed establishing a learning mindset and forming daily habits to build your mental muscles. Learning will… - [5 changes to help grow your IT career](https://itguyeric.com/5-changes-to-help-grow-your-it-career/): Change is an intentional, methodical process. You don't need to wait for a specific date, like New Year's Day, to resolve to change something—you just… - [Lessons I Learned While Attending a Hybrid Meeting](https://itguyeric.com/lessons-i-learned-while-attending-a-hybrid-meeting/): The approach to work has changed several times over the past three or so years. We all keep hoping to find that 'new normal,' and I think we are in it… - [The Big Interview](https://itguyeric.com/the-big-interview/): Sometimes, a dream just comes together. Sometimes its a dream that you didn't even know you had! ## Pages - [Links](https://itguyeric.com/links/): All of Eric's links — podcasts, socials, resume, booking. - [Contact / Book a Meeting](https://itguyeric.com/contact/): Schedule time with Eric.