I was off to a good start, but have not posted in a few weeks. Partly due to recovering from end of quarter craziness, (lots of OT), and preparing for 4 certification exams before Nov 15th. Most recently 70-535. I won’t go into the gritty details of preparing for the exam. There are many blog posts on the subject. Here’s my prep. A few months ago I attended two week long Azure classes. A Azure train the trainer class, and an Azure Stack installation class. Fast forward lots of OT, and a looming exam date that can’t be rescheduled. I quickly watched the PluralSight 70-534 course, and used a free Azure trial as a refresher. Going into the exam I felt Ill prepared, but passed the exam in the end. I dislike the new MS exam format. No going back after completing a section. I take tests based on first instinct. Your first choice is often the correct one, don’t overthink it. If the question requires more contemplation, mark it for review, and go back later if time permits. If you learn the service definitions, and apply the 50/50 elimination rule to answers you should be alright. On to the next exam.
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The Journey Begins
Well folks. I’ve been told I needed a blog for years. Early on I always viewed a blog as to much of a hassle due to NDA’s and what not. I finally decided to start a blog for the odd technical issues I encounter at work. Maybe my notes will save someone a few hours of searching for a work around. If you’ve wandered here and expected me to spin a yarn, you’ve come to the wrong place. Riveting reading this is not. Short and sweet is what to expect. The entries are often my notes from working through a problem. My notes may confuse folks at times, so as always any questions just ask. Maybe we’ll both learn something. Thanks for joining me!
Why riveting clouds? It’s a cross between my work and personal interests. “Today” I work as a Consultant for DELL EMC focused on Multi-Cloud. “Today” only because I’m from the legacy EMC side, and as we all know Everything Must Change. My title or division seems to change once or twice a year. What I do doesn’t. Pointed down range engaging customers. I spend most of my days fixing problems. Please note these are my musings, and in no way should reflect my employers opinion. The little free time I have away from work and family I like to use for aviation. Be it flying or building aircraft. Who knows you may see a few Thatcher CX5 build log entries here as well.
Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Riveting Clouds 