2.5 Admins is a podcast featuring two sysadmins called Allan Jude and Jim Salter, and a producer/editor who can just about configure a Samba share called Joe Ressington. Every two weeks we get together, talk about recent tech news, and answer some of your admin-related questions.
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Joe and various hosts from the Late Night Linux Family answer your questions. The catch is we aren’t allowed to talk about Linux or open source. Episodes are released two weeks early on Patreon.
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Heavy Networking is an unabashedly nerdy dive into all things networking. Described by one listener as "verbal white papers," the weekly episodes feature network engineers, industry experts, and vendors sharing useful information to keep your professional knowledge sharp and your career growing. Hosts Ethan Banks & Drew Conry-Murray cut through the marketing spin to explore what works—and what doesn't—in networking today, while keeping an eye on what's ahead for the industry. On air since 20 ...
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Our most popular pods in one fat feed! Too much technology would never be enough. Includes Heavy Networking, Network Break, Day Two DevOps, Packet Protector, and Network Automation Nerds. Plus new shows when they launch so you know about fresh awesomeness.
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IPv6 Buzz is for network engineers and infrastructure pros adopting IPv6 or who want to learn more about the protocol. Hosts Ed Horley, Tom Coffeen, and Nick Buraglio demystify IPv6’s intricacies and deliver practical insights in a conversational style that explain the how and why of implementation. They’ve literally written the books about IPv6 and routinely consult on public, private, and federal deployments. IPv6 Buzz is an essential podcast for building your knowledge, confidence, and ex ...
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A podcast focused on the Information Technology workplace. We discuss career opportunities, education/training and the technologies used today.
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Discussing and sharing ideas, solutions, and strategies for building and maintaining an IT infrastructure. We will also share stories from the trenches, products and tools, virtualization, Microsoft 365, and more. Please check us out every week for new episodes.
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Exploring the intersection of digital infrastructure and the humans who depend on it. https://underlay.show
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Iron Sysadmin is a podcast about being a sysadmin, with a healthy dose of paranoia. We talk about IT news, and have a tendancy toward information security, as it applies to Operations. Our hosts have decades of experience in the field, from desktop support, networking, architecture, network engineering, windows, linux, and even some industrial automation.
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News, how-tos, and roundtable discussions weekly about everything DNS (and DHCP and IPAM). You have DNS questions and problems; we have answers and solutions.
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Systems, Network, and Administration Podcast. Every two weeks TechSNAP covers the stories that impact those of us in the tech industry, and all of us that follow it. Every episode we dedicate a portion of the show to answer audience questions, discuss best practices, and solving your problems.
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A Podcast about servers and Networking
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Discussing tech tales, tech news, and random musings in-between
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Sysadmin Chris, cloud consultant Gary, and developer/admin May join Joe to talk about their recent Linux-related experiences, and discuss some of the more philosophical aspects of being a Linux user.
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A special education teacher turned sysadmin turned business owner, talking about entrepreneurship, transitioning into tech, disability, identity as a "Japanese American," and personal finance. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support
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RunAs Radio is a weekly Internet Audio Talk Show for IT Professionals working with Microsoft products.
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Mike Walton reveals his knowledge and experience being a Systems Administrator. I want to help others get into the SysAdmin field and improve their knowledge and career. Advance your career as a Systems Administrator and enjoy a better life.
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The IT Business Podcast is a show for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and IT Professionals providing business network support and managed services. The podcast aims to provide actionable advice and tips that help IT businesses survive and grow in the competitive tech industry. The podcast features guest interviews with seasoned IT professionals, business owners, vendors and industry leaders who share their experiences, insights, and strategies for success. These discussions often cover topi ...
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A weekly talk show about development, and the lifestyle.
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Two old Linux/Unix/OpenSource guys talk about the past and future of *nix, Open Source and other Tech related things.
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When it comes to technology, you may have questions. So do we. Every other week, we demystify the tech industry, one answer at a time. Join us as we bring together a chorus of perspectives from within Red Hat to break down the big, emerging ideas that matter both today and beyond. Compiler is hosted by Angela Andrews and Brent Simoneaux. Learn more about our show at redhat.com/en/compiler-podcast
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A podcast by Paessler all about monitoring IT, IoT, OT...and everything in between. Get monitoring deep dives, best practices, industry trends, and more from experts in the monitoring field. Let's get monitoring!
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I'm setting out to meet interesting people doing awesome work in the world of DevOps. From the creators of your favorite tools to the organizers of amazing conferences, from the authors of great books to fantastic public speakers. I want to introduce you to the most interesting people I can find.
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The USENIX Invited Talks Podcast brings you industry leaders covering the latest in security, system administration, systems research, and more need-to-know technology topics. USENIX, The Advanced Computing Systems Association, has been the premier forum for presenting groundbreaking technology information for over 30 years. Check out excerpts from the luminary-led invited talks programs of past USENIX Conferences.
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Tiff and Steve’s magical sysadmin adventures. You can expect fun banter about “the cloud,” Microsoft tech (Office 365, Azure, Defender, Exchange, etc), InfoSec, PowerShell, Docker, Zune (yes, Zune), existential thoughts on enterprise IT, and so much more.
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Meet the people behind technology, learn about the open source projects you need to know about, get updates on community events, and deep dives into social causes on the web. Come deploy with us on a Friday and deep dive into the latest news and information about the constantly evolving ecosystem - where people are working, what’s left to be solved, how to get started, and where you can help.
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Software developers, platform engineers, and sysadmin/operators listen to the biweekly Ambassador podcasts in order to learn how to build cloud platforms and create an effective developer experience (DevEx) for deploying container-based applications to Kubernetes. We also discuss best practices for releasing functionality via continuous delivery pipelines, and we investigate the latest developer tooling, API gateway technology (e.g Envoy), and service mesh implementations. We interview pract ...
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Welcome aboard the System76 Transmission Log. The space station orbiting the Linux computer manufacturer, System76: home to handcrafted Open Source hardware and the makers of Pop!_OS.
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GitHub Copilot for SysAdmins with Jessica Deen
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38:32What can GitHub Copilot do for SysAdmins in 2025? Richard talks to Jessica Deen from GitHub about her experiences using Copilot for her work. Jessica talks about Copilot being the first stop for most tasks - describing the task to Copilot helps you think through the problem, and often the tool can generate code or information to get that task done …
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TNO026: Gain Confidence in AI for NetOps with Juniper Networks (Sponsored)
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53:58Confidence in a new technology is one of the greatest barriers to adoption of that technology. If you don’t believe it will improve your NetOps, why would you adopt it? This is especially true of AI products. On today’s show, we’re joined by Bob Friday, Chief AI Officer of Mist/Juniper to make the case for... Read more »…
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Handheld consoles, Robo Taxis, M2 Nonsense, and More!
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What do we wish had happened in the Linux and open source world? Successful mobile Linux, convergence, Snaps winning, and Amigas still being around. Support us on Patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes See our contact page for ways to get in touch. Subscribe to the RSS feed.…
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HN778: Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP) with Selector (Sponsored)
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50:47Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a very new protocol that provides a standard way to link AI models to a variety of data sources and tools. As the industry heads toward agentic AI–in which an AI agent interacts with disparate applications, data sources, and other agents to achieve a task–MCP provides the protocol glue. On... Read more »…
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HN778: Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP) with Selector (Sponsored)
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50:47Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a very new protocol that provides a standard way to link AI models to a variety of data sources and tools. As the industry heads toward agentic AI–in which an AI agent interacts with disparate applications, data sources, and other agents to achieve a task–MCP provides the protocol glue. On... Read more »…
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Keith Nelson reveals how a relentless focus on customer service and measurable business outcomes has powered his 26-year streak of zero downtime at Vistem Solutions. His passion for advocacy—both for special needs communities and for MSPs navigating new regulations—offers listeners a blueprint for building resilient, high-impact IT businesses. This…
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Some Synology NAS products will require drives they sold you, doubt is cast on the CVE program, why some FreeBSD packages didn’t appear when they should have, and backing up the keys for encrypted backups. Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes Robust & Reliable Backup Solutions with OpenZFS News Synol…
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TL012: Weighing the Cost of Team Interventions
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39:31On this episode of Technically Leadership, Chris Leonard joins to talk about the costs of intervention in a team discussion, whether that’s to bring a team back to a topic or to make a decision that needs to be made. We discuss hero culture (both in the team and as the leader), imposter syndrome, and... Read more »…
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The Domain Name System (DNS) keeps the Internet running. On today’s N Is For Networking podcast, we talk about how DNS transforms human-readable host names into IP addresses so that Internet traffic can be sent to the right place. We talk about root name servers, Top Level Domains (TLDs), and other elements of the DNS... Read more »…
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Diagnosing and Dispelling AI Hallucinations
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33:43AI is notorious for making stuff up. But it doesn’t always tell you when it does. That’s a problem for users who may not realize hallucinations are possible. This episode of Compiler investigates the persistent problem of AI Hallucination. Why does AI lie? Do these AI models know they’re hallucinating? What can we do to minimize hallucinations—or a…
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Boutique MSP Success: Lynn Thames (EP 818)
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1:02:47This week, Uncle Marv catches up with Lynn Thames of Thames Consulting Group, who returns to the podcast after several years away—and a lot has changed. Lynn opens up about her journey from working solo out of her home to running a thriving boutique MSP with an office and a trusted employee. She shares the story of how she found the perfect team me…
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Uncle Marv launches a special three-part series, "Auvik vs Domotz," bringing together two experienced MSP leaders to compare the industry's top network monitoring platforms. Robinson Roca of Helient Technologies shares how Auvik’s intuitive interface, powerful NetFlow analytics, and seamless Autotask integration have transformed his team’s troubles…
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NAN090: Examining Network Automation’s Present and Future With Chris Grundemann
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45:16Today we explore the current state of network automation with Chris Grundemann, a co-founder of Network Automation Forum. Chris gives the history of the Network Automation Forum and AutoCon conference, which aims to blend technology and community. He shares ideas for advancing network automation, and invites other network engineers to participate i…
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What can agentic AI do for you? Richard talks to Tim Warner about his work utilizing next generation agentic AI technologies to help with sysadmin tasks. Tim talks about the early lead that Cursor AI took with AI agents capable of writing and executing scripts on your behalf - as opposed to just creating code you can cut-and-paste. Today, GitHub Co…
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D2DO270: Spacelift Is Your Infrastructure Glue (Sponsored)
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39:51Working with multiple Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools can be painful. Spacelift provides a platform that operates on top of disparate IaC tools, including Ansible, Kubernetes, Pulumi, Terraform, and OpenTofu. Spacelift helps build the automation with and between these tools, creating graphs of graphs that make your dependencies just work. On tod…
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PP059: News Roundup – Oracle Plays Breach Word Games, Fast Flux Worries CISA, AI Package Hallucinations, and More
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34:09Once a month, the Packet Protector podcast likes to see what’s going on out there via our news roundup. There’s a lot happening! Today we discuss Fortinet warning that a threat actor has found a way to maintain read-only access on Fortinet devices even if you’ve applied the patch for the original threat. Avanti VPNs... Read more »…
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NB523: CVE’s Reprieve, Google WAN For Sale, NVIDIA Pledges More US-Made Chips
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49:46Take a Network Break! We start with a red alert for the CVE program, which nearly lost government funding before CISA stepped in, and then raise an alert for a Dpanel vulnerability. Google makes its Cloud WAN available to enterprises and governments that want connectivity options, a US District Court rules Google’s ad business a... Read more »…
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The four PEBKAC hosts are back at it once again!
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Knowing the flow of how a packet gets from one end to the other is one of the most important pieces of advice given by today’s guest, Mark Prosser. He shares his journey in the IT industry, his thoughts on Ops vs. design, and the differences between working in a telco NOC and the enterprise... Read more »…
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What if there was an simple way to test software and services to see if they work in a variety of IPv6 environments, including v6-only, dual-stack, and others? That’s the goal of the IPv6 Test Pod Project. This project provides a device, at no cost to the applicant, that comes with a variety of v6... Read more »…
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Today’s Heavy Networking is all about overlay technologies, their history, development, and current state, both from engineer and vendor perspectives. We discuss why the industry turns to overlays to solve problems, and look at overlay and segmentation approaches including VXLAN, SRv6, and EVPN. We also drill into the idea that EVPN could become th…
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Today’s Heavy Networking is all about overlay technologies, their history, development, and current state, both from engineer and vendor perspectives. We discuss why the industry turns to overlays to solve problems, and look at overlay and segmentation approaches including VXLAN, SRv6, and EVPN. We also drill into the idea that EVPN could become th…
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Side Hustle Success Tips with Joan Posivy (EP 816)
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51:04Uncle Marv sits down with Joan Posivy—author, entrepreneur, and host of The Side Hustle Hero podcast—to unpack the real-world lessons behind building a successful side hustle. Joan’s story is anything but ordinary: from becoming Canada’s youngest bank manager to running a deli, self-storage business, and now a top-rated podcast, her journey is fill…
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Andy Higgins, founder of IM Collaboration, shares his journey from early days in IT in England, Switzerland, and the US, to building a successful MSP business. He discusses his experience with major migrations (like Continental Tires), representing Switzerland at the ITU, and the importance of industry standards. Andy explains why he joined the Nat…
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IPv4 addresses are worth an awful lot of money, the serious dangers of a seemingly sensible deepfake law, Microsoft is 50 years old, and our thoughts on antivirus on Linux and Windows. Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes Accurate and Effective Storage Benchmarking News Your IPv4 stash can now be col…
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Following last week’s introduction to network monitoring, we discuss the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), one of the most implemented types of network monitoring. We discuss how it is organized, operations that SNMP can perform, and versions of SNMP. This week’s bonus conversation is a discussion on the future for SNMP. Episode Links: MIB…
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How Much Is Your MSP Really Worth? (EP814)
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38:44Uncle Marv sits down with Paul Daigle, founder of the Biz Advisory Board and a 30-year industry expert, for a candid conversation about what it takes to build, grow, and ultimately sell a successful MSP. Paul shares his journey from MSP owner to M&A advisor, revealing the pitfalls that keep many IT business owners from reaching their full potential…
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Mind Your Channel Manners (MSP-Vendor Etiquette) EP 813
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42:32This week, Uncle Marv flies solo and tackles two hot topics for IT professionals and managed service providers: the art of project billing and the often-unspoken rules of MSP vendor etiquette. He shares a real-life story about a recent office move, breaking down his approach to project billing and how he handles client confusion or pushback. Marv a…
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D2DO269: Intergalactic Dataspeak and Making Data Actionable
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39:39Data and what you do with it is the topic of today’s show with guest Dominic Chapman, the Head of Product at Axiom. Dominic’s career focus is on data, how to store and how to operationalize all the data that different technology stacks create. We talk with Dominic about how the data does not lie,... Read more »…
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System76 Transmission Log: Linux Hardware, COSMIC News and Developer Interview
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15:49Alex and Emma are back this month with System76 hardware and COSMIC news! Join this nerdy duo for the latest updates and an interview with AI developer Michael Dominick from The Mad Botter! 01:07 New Darter 01:48 Launch Keyboards on Sale 02:46 Kubecon Europe and Thelio Astra 03:29 LinuxFest Northwest COSMIC presentation and sandwiches 04:32 COSMIC …
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Building Resilient MSPs with David Steele (EP 812)
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16:24This episode offers a rare, honest look at what it takes to build and sustain a successful MSP over decades. David’s blend of technical expertise, business savvy, and willingness to adapt provides valuable lessons for IT business owners at any stage. Whether you’re looking to diversify, adopt new tech, or simply connect with peers, you’ll find acti…
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Join Uncle Marv and Robert Gillette from MSP Dojo in this engaging episode of the IT Business Podcast. They break down what it really takes to build a strong sales engine for MSPs, from overcoming the awkwardness of asking for money to the power of teamwork in the sales process. Robert offers a fresh perspective on sales, treating it as a co-op gam…
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How to Not Hate PowerShell with Barbara Forbes
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36:54Are some of your team members starting to hate PowerShell? Richard talks to Barbara Forbes about her experiences with teams frustrated by PowerShell. Barbara talks about overcomplicating PowerShell scripts—the kind the most senior folks can create but no one else can maintain. Eventually, nobody will want to touch those scripts. Then there is the q…
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PP058: Network Discovery with NMAP: You’ve Got Swaptions
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45:09We’re diving into NMAP on today’s show with guest Chris Greer. Chris, an expert in network analysis and forensics, explains what NMAP is, the difference types of scans, how device fingerprinting works, and more. We also coin the term “swaptions” as we have some fun with NMAP terminology. He also gives details on how to... Read more »…
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Acronis' Evolution in Cybersecurity (EP 810)
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18:31Uncle Marv sits down with James Abercrombie, known as the “Cyber Beard,” to discuss Acronis’ journey from a backup-only company to a full-featured MSP platform. James shares how listening to MSPs in the field has shaped Acronis’ evolution, leading to powerful integrations, advanced automation, and a true all-in-one solution for managed service prov…
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Building a True MSP Sales Engine (EP 809)
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42:29This episode of Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast features Robert Gillette, founder of MSP Dojo, who brings a fresh perspective on what it really takes to grow an MSP beyond just marketing. Robert shares his journey from leading sales at a Bay Area MSP to coaching competitors and ultimately creating MSP Dojo—a platform where MSPs practice sales with…
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NB522: Git Turns 20, An iPhone Airlift, Cybersec Silence Speaks Volumes
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53:43Take a Network Break! Guest co-host Ned Bellavance steps in for Johna this week. We start with a Fortinet vulnerability, and then opine on a memo from Shopify’s CEO on the company requiring and measuring AI use by employees. Git celebrates 20 years, DARPA names 15 companies to participate in a Quantum Benchmarking Initiative to... Read more »…
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MSP Success with Acronis Academy (EP 808)
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25:49Acronis has taken a bold step in addressing the challenges faced by Managed Service Providers (MSPs) worldwide through its innovative educational initiatives—the Acronis Academy and MSP Academy. In this engaging conversation, Jon McCarrick dives into how these programs provide vendor-neutral training to help technicians gain crucial skills, busines…
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Public Libraries as an IT Niche? Yes! (EP 807)
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27:19Uncle Marv sits down with Lisa Johnson from AVC Technology at ASCII Edge in Orlando to discuss her company’s fascinating journey from its origins in 1971 to becoming a thriving managed services provider today. Key Highlights: A Love for Disney Meets IT Lisa shares her lifelong passion for Disney and how it ties into her frequent trips to Orlando wi…
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In this episode of Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast, we continue our conversation with David Stinner, founder of Buffalo-based US itek. David opens up about the lessons he learned from early legal battles that shaped his entrepreneurial drive and how he scaled his MSP using innovative strategies like flat-rate pricing and outsourcing help desk serv…
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HN776: Security Platforms: Balancing Efficacy, Ops, and Emerging Threats (Sponsored)
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49:33Network security has evolved from stateful perimeter firewalls with maybe some IDS/IPS to a complex stack delivered as numerous unique tools, which often don’t talk to one another and may need to be operated by specialists. In this environment it’s hard to unify a security policy, troubleshoot problems, manage and operate tools, and respond effecti…
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