Open-source technology is defined by its dimensions of transparency and freedom. This type of software is produced by a growing community and has begun to compete with and complement commercial products in both K-12 and higher education settings. Key Characteristics of Open-source Technology The core characteristics of open-source technology include: The software used in the Read More
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Supporting New Teachers with Open Source Technology
a post based in a book chapter I published a few years ago Educational environments today demand that teachers constantly evolve their curriculum to reflect rapidly changing content expectations and new discoveries from the learning sciences. For educators who are developing previously untaught curricula or using unfamiliar tools and methods, robust support is essential. Fortunately, Read More
Gathering Organizational Intelligence for Network Security
a post for network security students At its core, intelligence gathering supports the broader objective of evaluating security risks. A robust cybersecurity program rests on a thorough understanding of the technology environment and the external threats it faces. Recall that risk exists only when both a threat and a corresponding vulnerability are present. Intelligence gathering Read More
AWS: Autoscaling and Monitoring
AWS: Autoscaling and Monitoring For anyone preparing for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam, understanding the core benefits of cloud computing—namely elasticity, high availability, and cost optimization—is critical. Nothing embodies these principles more directly than AWS Auto Scaling and Amazon CloudWatch. Imagine running a popular e-commerce website. On a normal Tuesday, traffic is steady. On Read More
AWS Cloud Practitioner: Databases
137: AWS Databases For the Cloud Practitioner exam, you are not expected to be a database administrator or a SQL wizard. Your goal is to understand the value proposition of AWS database services—the why and the when to choose one over another. You need to know the basic categories, the key features, and how AWS Read More
AWS Cloud Practitioner: Storage
136: AWS Storage Of course! Here is a comprehensive 2000-word blog post on the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam’s storage module. Your Data’s Home in the Cloud: Mastering the AWS Storage Module Hello again, aspiring cloud guru! As you continue your journey toward the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) certification, you’ll quickly realize that after compute, Read More
AWS Cloud Practitioners: Compute Module
138: AWS Compute Compute services are the engine of the AWS cloud. They are the virtualized servers, containers, and code execution environments that run your applications. A strong grasp of Amazon EC2, AWS Lambda, Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), and Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling is non-negotiable for passing this exam. This comprehensive guide will break down Read More
AWS Networking and Content Delivery
133: Planning and Goals In today’s interconnected world, understanding how data travels across networks and reaches users efficiently is paramount for any aspiring cloud professional. The AWS Cloud Practitioner certification provides a foundational understanding of the AWS cloud, and a crucial component of that is the “Networking and Content Delivery” module. This module isn’t just Read More
AWS Security
another post for my students preparing for the cloud practitioner exam 132: AWS Security The goal of the Cloud Practitioner’s security module isn’t to make you a cybersecurity guru overnight. It’s to provide you with a solid understanding of the fundamental security principles, the key services AWS offers, and, most importantly, the collaborative nature of Read More
AWS Global Infrastructure
131: AWS Global Infrastructure a blog post for my students studying for the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam AWS Global Infrastructure: A Cloud Practitioner’s Guide to Building Beyond Borders In today’s hyperconnected world, the cloud isn’t just a metaphor—it’s a living, breathing network of physical infrastructure that spans continents, fuels innovation, and powers everything from mobile Read More