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Jim increases his fiber, and we're all better for it Brian shares what it's like to live through a literal disaster Jim talks marketing to two marketing folks and the grief he feels Not letting the lack of a rule dictate what you can or can't do If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhough

A view from the inside as Rubrik goes public Signs of trouble for VMC on AWS Broadcom shenanigans create an opportunity for alternative hypervisors If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

Return to office and the artificial limitations that come with it Will the push of return to office foster a renaissance in the startup world? Are there times in your career where certs are more worthwhile than others? Using certifications to prove what you know vs. using them as a learning path If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all

Jim is visited by a West Virginian superhero Ransomware groups are being taken down Scams are abound If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy Expand “More Episode Settings”

Topics: Brian's joining Rubrik!! https://knudt.net/2023/12/18/concluding-my-job-search/ Searching for jobs in 2023 https://knudt.net/2023/10/31/lessons-learned-from-a-layoff/ https://knudt.net/2023/12/20/wrapping-up-a-layoff-job-hunt/ The VMware/Broadcom acquisition closes https://www.broadcom.com/blog/broadcom-announces-successful-acquisition-of-vmware Broadcom is already sim

Beard-mic fails Matt Set yourself up for success with your network Silos are real between your security and backup teams If you enjoy the show or have any comments, please feel free to reach out to any / all of us on Twitter: @vPirateRadio @bknudston @jhoughes @k00laidIT @MattThatITGuy

Topics: MGM RansomwareCaesar’s, too https://cisoseries.com/cyber-security-headlines-caesars-mgm-attacks-weather-network-down-lockbit-dual-deployment/ https://www.engadget.com/hackers-claim-it-only-took-a-10-minute-phone-call-to-shutdown-mgm-resorts-143147493.html VMware/BroadcomOct 31 Layoff email - https://dataconomy.com/2023/09/15/vmware-leaked-email/#:~:text=VMware%20employ

Topics: Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and why none of us are getting anything done Things that need to fuck offTime zonesUTC to save a life Counterpoint UTC can fuck off People who can’t convert to save a life People that don’t use ISO 8601 Why do schools schedule everything at once, be proactive!The 6 Ps still apply here Soda pop vs soda vs pop vs Coke (TX = Coke, not

This episode’s topics include the recent vExpert announcement, ChatGPT, and balloons!

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