Learn IT by Robert Mizen

Containerization

Installing Your First Podman Conatiners

Installing your first container using NGINX and setup a Podman network stack to run Wordpress with MySQL and phpMyAdmin.

Containerization

Installing Cockpit on MicroOS

A step by step guide on installing Cockpit and Podman container management on OpenSUSE MicroOS (With some extra packages for SELinux and Updates)

Educational

OpenSUSE MicroOS - Adding A User

Short step by step on creating a user to administer your server without the root user. We will create a new limited user who can use sudo when needed.

Educational

Python Quiz - Shipping Your First App

Create and share your own Python Quiz with my step-by-step guide, perfect for beginners eager to apply their programming skills in a fun project!

Educational

Simple Menu - Unreal Engine 5 Tutorial

Learn to create a simple UE5 menu with two buttons: one changes color on click, and the other quits the game.

Educational

It’s Long Past Time to Move On: Why MFA/2FA is the Obvious Choice

In an era where password breaches are rampant, the shift to Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) isn't just wise—it's imperative for robust digital security and privacy

Tutorial

Upgrading TrueNAS: Easy Steps for Dual SSD Installation in RAID 1

Learn how to enhance your TrueNAS Scale server with a step-by-step guide on installing and configuring dual 500GB SSDs in RAID 1.

Tutorial

Mastering GitHub: A Beginner's Guide to Effectively Reporting and Commenting on Issues

Reporting issues on GitHub is vital for project improvement, offering a platform for feedback, bug reports, and collaborative discussions, enhancing overall quality and user experience.

Git

Git Essentials for Students: Refresh and Practice Your GitHub Skills

Ideal for students revisiting Git, this guide offers a step-by-step walk-through to reinforce your GitHub knowledge and enhance your practical skills.

Educational

Control Structures - Data Analysis

Advance your Python skills with my second free tutorial on Control Structures! Learn if statements, loops, and more, paving the way to a comprehensive premium project. This is the second of four essential lessons in my beginner-friendly Python series.

Educational

Python Basics - Data Analysis

Dive into the first of four free lessons in my Python series, designed for beginners! Learn Python setup, basic coding, and essential concepts. This series leads to a culminating premium project, blending all skills learned.

Members only

Tutorial

Python Lesson: Calculator, Adding a GUI

Educational

Python Lesson: Calculator (Multi Files)

Handling programming code that has multiple files is a key pillar of coding. This tutorial will show you how to create a simple program that contains 1 main file and 2 auxiliary files.

Educational

Python Lesson: Login System

Step-by-step tutorial for a simple program that incorporates file handling, dictionaries, loops, user input, and conditional statements. This program will simulate a basic login system and store user information in a file.

Educational

Python Lesson: File Handling

File handling is crucial for reading from and writing to files, which is common in many real-world applications. In this example, we write a simple text to a file and then read its content.

Educational

Python Lesson: Dictionaries

Dictionaries provide a way to store key-value pairs, allowing us to associate information with specific keys. In this example, we create a dictionary and demonstrate how to access values using keys.

Educational

Python Lesson: Loops

Loops are fundamental for performing repetitive tasks in programming. In this example, we explore both for and while loops. The for loop is used for a specific number of iterations, while the while loop continues until a certain condition is met.

Educational

Python Lesson: Conditional Statements

Conditional statements enable our programs to make decisions based on certain conditions. In this example, we use if, else, and elif statements to control the flow of the program based on the user's input.

Cisco

Quality of Service - Nexus 3000

In this guide learn how to configure Quality of Service (QoS) on a Nexus 3000 for a smoother network experience. Follow the steps to prioritize and manage traffic, ensuring optimal performance. Dive into the tutorial for an easy setup of QoS in your network.

Educational

Introduction to Python with VS Codium

A new take on the typical hello world style tutorials that will teach you a couple of basic functions in Python and how to add some little flair of your own.

Podman

Install Cockpit on OpenSUSE Linux - Podman For Beginners E02

This is a written guide for installing Cockpit on OpenSUSE (other distros supported also), it acts a companion to the video posted for this tutorial.

Educational

What is ITIL and Why it Matters

ITIL, which stands for Information Technology Infrastructure Library, is a framework that helps organizations manage their IT services effectively. ITIL is like a set of best practices or guidelines for managing IT services in a structured way.

Containerization

Cockpit & Podman One Click Install Script

This script installs Cockpit and the specified extensions, and it ensures that the necessary services are started and the firewall is configured

Tutorial

Changing your timezone in Linux

If you manage any servers you will know that matching timezones and system is crucial for several reasons. This script is designed to speed up your work.

Thoughts

Podman vs Docker

Podman and Docker are both containerisation tools, but they have some key differences, and one of the reasons people might prefer Podman over Docker is its focus on security