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IT Study and Certifications

February 25, 2022March 23, 2022 by Mark JohnsonNo Comments

If you are looking for info, path and options to improving your IT career, here's a suggested list: GETTING STARTED CompTIA certification - CompTIA A+ Microsoft technology professional (MTA) MIDLEVEL Microsoft certified solutions expert (MCSE) Microsoft certified solutions developer (MCSD) NETWORKING Cisco certified network associate (CCNA) Cisco certified network professional (CCNP) SECURITY Certified information systems auditor (CISA) Certified information security manager (CISM) Certified in risk and information systems control (CRISC) Certified in the governance of enterprise IT (CGEIT) Cybersecurity nexus (CSX-P) Certified ethical hacker (CEH) Certified information systems security professional (CISSP) Global information assurance certifications (GIAC) - cyber defense; penetration testing; incident response and forensics; cybersecurity management, audit and legal proficiencies; developer; and industrial control systems. The highest level is the GIAC security expert (GSE) CLOUD COMPUTING CompTIA cloud+ VMware Certified Professional - Cloud Management and Automation AWS certified solutions architect — professional (VCP-CMA) Salesforce certified development life cycle and deployment PROJECT MANAGEMENT Certified associate in project management (CAPM) Project management professional Certified ScrumMaster HELP DESK HDI certifications - entry-level HDI desktop support technician to the HDI support center director Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) - foundation to master Apple certified...

IT Study: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Module 1

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 by Mark JohnsonNo Comments

AWS Amazon Web Services NOTES RANGE OF SERVICES: Compute Storage Network Security SOLUTIONS Blockchain Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) Robot Development Platforms TOOLSETS Video Production Management Systems Orbital Satellites FUNDAMENTAL CLOUD COMPUTE MODEL Client Server Model Client makes a request to the server (Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud or Amazon EC2 - an instance or virtual server). With permissions (validate, legitimate) the server responds to the request. KEY CONCEPT - You Only Pay For What You Use. You don't prepay. NOTES CLOUD COMPUTING The on demand delivery of IT resources on the internet with pay-as-you-go pricing Use the storage you need when you need it - flexibility. Scalable. Not available with managing your own data center. THE ENGINE - the undifferentiated heavy lifting of IT; tasks that are common, repetitive and time consuming can be handled with AWS. From AWS: Deployment models for cloud computing When selecting a cloud strategy, a company must consider factors such as required cloud application components, preferred resource management tools, and any legacy IT infrastructure requirements. The three cloud computing deployment models are cloud-based, on-premises, and hybrid. Cloud-based deployment Run all parts...

FBI United States Crypto Enforcement Team and Czar

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 by Mark JohnsonNo Comments

FBI is launching a "virtual asset exploitation" unit for blockchain analysis and virtual asset seizure. The U.S. Justice Department also announced today that is has tapped a seasoned computer crimes prosecutor to lead its new national cryptocurrency enforcement team. Fortune reported in January 2022 the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hasn’t yet shared its plans for crypto regulation, and it’s causing concern....

Create Better Search Using Google Plus Reddit

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 by Mark JohnsonNo Comments

Users are combining Google and Reddit to get more focused and better search results. A recent DKB article pointed out the following: According to DKB, the most popular search engine as of February 2022 is the social bulletin board site Reddit . However, Reddit's search interface itself is not satisfactory, so users are searching on Google using the phrase 'search word + reddit'. Programmer and essayist Paul Graham said that Reddit as a social media site 'has not reached its peak yet' and graphs how each social media has changed with the number of accesses from Google since the service started. It is shown by. According to this, Reddit has not peaked out even 15 years after the service started, which means that the number of people using Reddit as a search engine is increasing. OPINIONS Entrepreneur Daniel Gross said, 'Google became so popular in 2000 because hackers realized that Google was better than Lycos and Excite. This effect is happening again and is...

What is RCS Messaging?

February 15, 2022 by Mark JohnsonNo Comments

Have you heard about RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging? It is becoming the industry standard for modern messaging. RCS is the new standard of messaging that will replace SMS text messaging and MMS. RCS makes it fast and easy to send more information in a message. This means richer text features, higher-resolution images and videos, and much more. Whereas present texting with SMS/MMS requires a data connection to your cellular service, RCS also works over cell networks or Wi-Fi. February 14, 2022 9to5Google.com reported that Samsung has finally adopted Google Messages as its default app in the United States. Read more here. How do you know if you can use it on your device? Check in your app settings - possibly the CHAT features. Look to see if RCS is available and enabled. FROM DIGITAL TRENDS: Google now offers RCS chat worldwide via its Android Messages app to all users who install and use it as a default texting app. With Google’s rollout of RCS as Android’s primary texting...

2022 Social Media Post Tips

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 by Mark JohnsonNo Comments

Creating Routine (daily, weekly, monthly) content for your business or organization doesn't have to be complicated. With a little planning and content gathering, you can create engaging posts your customers and clients will love! Keep these ideas in mind for 2022: 1. Show off your products or services 2. Ask your followers a question 3. Tap into a popular moment 4. Celebrate the season 5. Go behind the scenes...

2008 Honda Odyssey Front Struts Replacement

January 28, 2022 by Mark JohnsonNo Comments

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2008 Honda Odyssey Motor Mounts Replacement

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 by Mark JohnsonNo Comments

We are noticing engine noise and vibration from inside our 2008 Honda Odyssey van. A local mechanic took a look and advised that the driver's side motor mount needs to be replaced - this aligns with where we were hearing the majority of the noise and vibration. Researching a DIY solution..... YouTube Video from Lodestar YouTube Video from MrRangerZr1 YouTube Video from BriansMobile YouTube Video from HowToAutomotive YouTube Video from LeekAutoRepair...

2012 Honda CRV Front Wheel Hub Assembly and Bearing Replacement

January 27, 2022March 23, 2022 by Mark JohnsonNo Comments

UPDATE 3/23/2022 I need to remove the wheel bearing race from the NAPA assembly that I just installed in order to return them since the wheel hub is too large. When I remove the wheel hub, the wheel bearing will separate leaving a race on the wheel hub. METHOD 1 - Use a Wheel Bearing Separator Tool. McLaren Media has a great video about this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snlqFu6MMHU Andy's Garage has a great video about this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqs4dz-a7pA UPDATE 3/22/2022 Hydraulic press was able to press out wheel bearing. Wheel bearing press in went pretty well using the ORION tool - having a breaker/cheater bar and bench vise makes it much easier. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR HUB PRESS IN USING THE ORION TOOL - ONLY PRESS ON THE INNER RING/RACE. I pressed on the knuckle (that is used only for pressing in the wheel bearing) and it broke the wheel bearing. So I had to press out the hub, then the new wheel bearing. Using the ORION tool, I was able to press in...

Defroster Heater Assembly Part Number 12729123

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 by Mark JohnsonNo Comments

Whirlpool WRF736SDAM13 Gold Series Refrigerator Defroster Heater Assembly Part Number 12729123 The coils are getting covered with ice and frost in the freezer section, so tested the heater defroster and it is now working. The best deal I could find on the part was at GRP for $58 (there were a couple of other places for around $44). I have ordered with Genuine Replacement Parts before and they are reliable, so I am using them. https://www.genuinereplacementparts.com/12729123-oem?gclid=Cj0KCQiAosmPBhCPARIsAHOen-MwnMYLJMhXkh-sKt20pjue8K67F7chAVgybI713Lim11sJ6OXb1wwaAsEiEALw_wcB Repair Clinic price is $96. Kitchen Aid and some other sites sell it for $113....