Author Archives: Allen Rodriguez

From Resource-Based to Service-Oriented – The Real Transformation Behind AWS Adoption In the world of IT, businesses have long depended on a resource-based infrastructure. This means that they physically own and maintain their hardware, servers, storage, network equipment, and the space to house them all. From the perspective of IT professionals, this approach has been […]

Understanding VMware vSphere 6.7: A Comprehensive Overview VMware vSphere 6.7, released in April 2018, brought significant improvements to the vSphere ecosystem. As one of the most powerful and widely used virtualization platforms, vSphere is integral to cloud infrastructures, data centers, and hybrid cloud environments. The 6.7 release introduced a host of new features, security updates, […]

The End of Salesforce Classic and the Rise of Lightning The transition from Salesforce Classic to Salesforce Lightning marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for Salesforce users worldwide. Salesforce has long been the go-to platform for customer relationship management (CRM), helping businesses manage sales, customer service, marketing, and […]

Why Trailhead Alone Isn’t Enough for Salesforce Training Salesforce has become a powerhouse in the world of customer relationship management (CRM). With its extensive suite of tools designed to help businesses manage sales, marketing, customer service, and more, it’s no wonder that so many organizations are adopting Salesforce to streamline their operations and enhance their […]

Introduction to AWS Secrets Manager and the Evolution of Secrets Management In today’s cloud-first world, securing sensitive information has become a crucial part of any organization’s security strategy. Whether it’s for a single user, a development team, or an entire enterprise, managing secrets like API keys, passwords, and encryption keys has always been a challenge. […]

Citrix vs. VMware — The Shift in Virtualization Dominance The Changing Landscape of Virtualization Virtualization has become one of the cornerstones of modern IT infrastructure, allowing businesses to maximize hardware utilization, streamline resource management, and enable flexible, scalable computing environments. For many years, VMware was the undisputed leader in virtualization software, especially in the data […]

Why VMware Still Dominates in a Cloud-First World When you think of server virtualization, the name VMware undoubtedly comes to mind. Despite growing competition from companies like Microsoft, Red Hat, and Citrix, VMware has remained a virtual titan in the world of server consolidation. This enduring dominance is the result of multiple factors, including VMware’s […]

The Rise of Virtualization—A Double-Edged Sword in IT Infrastructure The IT world has seen incredible transformation over the last few decades, particularly in the way systems are deployed and managed. One of the most significant advancements has been the widespread adoption of virtualization. Virtualization has rapidly evolved from being a niche technology to a cornerstone […]

AWS Shared Responsibility Model and Security Foundations The cloud revolutionized how businesses operate, offering virtually unlimited scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency. Amazon Web Services (AWS) stands out as one of the most widely adopted cloud platforms, enabling organizations to build, scale, and secure their infrastructure effortlessly. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and AWS […]

Introduction to AWS and the Cloud Practitioner Certification Amazon Web Services (AWS) has redefined how organizations deploy, scale, and maintain IT infrastructure. By offering scalable, pay-as-you-go cloud services, AWS has become an essential tool for businesses seeking flexibility, agility, and innovation. The global shift to cloud computing has created a high demand for professionals who […]