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Stormwind Studios uses proprietary technologies to provide live, interactive IT training courses online in technologies such as Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, CompTIA, ITIL, AWS, cybersecurity, project management, and more. Our blog aims to share the goings-on at StormWind Studios, as well as industry news, blog posts, and some fun stuff, too.

Why A Fishbone Diagram Can Help Solve Risk And Quality Problems

Why A Fishbone Diagram Can Help Solve Risk And Quality Problems

Ashley Hunt

The power of brainstorming and visually representing risks or quality issues can help determine root causes. Once the causes are identified you can then implement the best solutions to fix the issues. Using a fishbone diagram is one way to really “see” the issues and work toward a solution. Read More

The Differences Between The PM Plan and Project Documents

The Differences Between The PM Plan and Project Documents

Ashley Hunt

What is the difference between the Integrated Project Management Plan and all of the other documents created in planning? This short blog will go through those difference to help you identify which is which to answer exam questions on your PMP® or Project + Exams. Read More

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What is failover cluster validation reporting?

George Chanturidze

Here’s a quick look into Failover Cluster Reporting with Elite instructor Will Panek. We’re always trying to provide quick resources here and on our YouTube channel. Follow us for the latest tips and tricks that aren’t in your books! Ps. If you haven’t seen our Epic Live classes yet here’s your chance! Read More

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How To Fix Network Quality Issues

George Chanturidze

Ever have a some network quality issues? Watch this quick video brought to you by one our Elite Cisco instructors: Ralph Smith. We’re always trying to provide quick resources here and on our YouTube channel. Follow us for the latest tips and tricks that aren’t in your books! Read More

5 Certs That Won’t Become Obsolete

5 Certs That Won’t Become Obsolete

George Chanturidze

CompTIA A+ CompTIA’s A+ certification is considered to be an “all-seasons” or vendor neutral certification with tremendous versatility. Even though this may be a relatively “old” credential, first hitting the market in 1993, it still packs a punch for entry-level professionals getting started in their IT career path. The demand for this certification has yet […] Read More

[WEBINAR] The Advantages of Project Management

[WEBINAR] The Advantages of Project Management

George Chanturidze

In this Spiceworks sponsored webinar you’ll hear from thought leader and industry authority, Ashley Hunt on why Project Management is one of the most important certifications today. Ashley has over 35 years of experience teaching and speaking on project management and offers a wealth of knowledge about career path and certification advantages, along with debunking […] Read More

2016 IT Pedictions

Will These 2016 IT Predictions Hold True?

George Chanturidze

IoT Gets More Practical The Internet of Things (IoT) has exploded into concept rapidly, but the questions still remain. What does it really mean to be connected? Why should we be connected to everything? The goal in 2016 is to provide the means to allow devices to report without having to work nearly as […] Read More

5 Stupid Security Habits You Need To Change Now

5 Stupid Security Habits You Need To Change Now

George Chanturidze

1. One Universal Password Every year the reports are out listing the worst passwords recorded for the year and with zero surprise, “123456” and “password” are the front- runners. Having one single password for every account possible can be an open invitation to those hackers who are looking to crash a party. Solution: Password managers […] Read More

Those Old-School Computer Viruses You Thought You’d Never See Again

Those Old-School Computer Viruses You Thought You’d Never See Again

George Chanturidze

If you’ve seen any of these this week, it’s time to upgrade your firewall. 1. Q Walker Sends This Guy Walking Across Your Screen 2. The Delyrium Virus That Makes You Take Cover!! 3. The LSD Virus… You can imagine what that does. 4. Flame Virus: No your computer doesn’t actually catch on fire! 5. […] Read More