2009 Presidential Inauguration Ticket

Submitted by adam.vollrath on Thu, 01/15/2009 - 18:54

I was already planning on attending the Presidential Inauguration.  I didn't vote for the guy (I voted third party) but I'm happy that Mr. Obama was elected.  I'm really going for the party.  One to two million people?  Bars open 24/7?  How could I miss this?  It'll be something to tell the youngins about too.

This event means a lot to me.  It occurs in the short time between my old job at BIS and my new career at End Point.  Those of you who know me have heard how 2009 has already been a windfall of good luck.  I still don't believe I deserve it.

And it just got better.  Mr. Alan Howell of Dixie BBQ (shout out) offered me a ticket to the show.  I've eaten at his restaurant nearly every week for years, but I'll never repay him for this:

Managing a Changing Information Environment While Achieving High Availability and Fault Tolerance

Submitted by adam.vollrath on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 00:37

The swiftly changing needs of an agile enterprise demand equally rapid changes to its information infrastructure.  Small businesses and start-ups especially must meet the technology requirements of new business opportunities quicker than their larger competitors.  Yet these organizations also face increased risk from infrastructure shifts:  Any service interruption could be disastrous to an underdog's reputation.  A system administrator's purpose is to provide end-users the services they need, while assuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of those services.  This essay will address  strategies for achieving a high degree of availability in a changing environment while mitigating associated risks.

Brewlog: Inaugural Drawl - Golden Ale

Submitted by adam.vollrath on Sat, 11/15/2008 - 20:06

My first brew. Much love to Brew-journeyman Jason Bunn for his expert knowledge and facilities. We attempted to engineer our own loose clone of Flying Dog's Tire Bite Golden Ale, from materials available in the Asheville Brewers Supply catalog.

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