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.
George Chanturidze
1. Enterprise-Wide Risk Cyberattacks, data breaches, and other significant events don’t just effect the unit, team, or department. They affect the entire enterprise. It is imperative that the decision makers at the top on down to influencers below engage in such matters. Is it time to mitigate these threats before it’s too late? 2. Lawsuits […] Read More: 5 Reasons CIOs Are Changing Their Minds About Cybersecurity
George Chanturidze
Although starting pay for most IT jobs according to the Robert Half Salary Guide are expected to increase in 2016, there are some out there that are off to the races and not looking back. Here are four tech jobs that may see the largest increase in starting pay next year: 4. Mobile Application Developers […] Read More: The Top 4 Paying Tech Jobs For 2016
George Chanturidze
When it comes to Cisco Routing in Cisco IOS there are multiple ways to get things done quickly. Here are just five of them that could make your life easier. Then again, you’ve probably already figured this out on your own. So we’ll keep it to just five. If you have more don’t be shy. […] Read More: 5 Simply Magical Cisco IOS Tricks
George Chanturidze
We were really excited to receive Robert Half Technology’s 2016 Salary Guide, as the industry is still in an upswing. Find out what positions should expect a raise in the upcoming year. Can’t find your job below? Training for the next level is the quickest way to achieve your career goals! Position 2015 Salary Range […] Read More: The IT Jobs That Should Expect A Raise In 2016
George Chanturidze
1. Create or Close Virtual Desktops Keyboard Shortcut: Windows + Ctrl + D (to create virtual desktop), Windows + Ctrl + F4 (to close them) Alas. Windows 10 finally brings the virtual desktop into the picture. Way back when the Mac OS X Leopard was used they allowed for multiple desktops to let you expand […] Read More: The 8 Windows 10 Shortcuts You Didn’t Know You Needed
George Chanturidze
1. Certified Ethical Hacking Let’s be honest. Either you know you’ve been hacked right away, or you find out from the ransom note the hacker left you. Security breaches are seen in the news almost daily now, and with the help of the Version 9 Certified Ethical Hacker you’ll think like a hacker and start […] Read More: 7 Best IT Certifications for 2016
George Chanturidze
It pains most people to start looking at furthering their education. Demanding jobs, families, and life in general all stand as a huge barrier of entry. Training has changed. The industry changes faster. Here’s a list of reasons why you can’t afford not to get that learning and certification train moving. 1. IT Theory vs. […] Read More: 5 Reasons IT Certifications Are Absolutely Worth It
George Chanturidze
If you’ve found yourself complaining, or slightly perturbed when it comes to your next computer purchase and or update, stop right now. Have a kool-aid and think about when the cost of your device was on par with your college tuition. Here’s a glimpse into the emptied wallet of a baby-boomer who wanted to journey […] Read More: The Most Expensive PCs in Computer History
George Chanturidze
1. Occasionally there is no explanation to why something worked. We’ve all been there. Whether it was a crazy play call that resulted in a last second score for the win, or perhaps you accidentally stumbled across the solution to your network enigma. It usually results in the same astonished expression Doc had when his […] Read More: 5 Ways IT Pros Can Relate To Football
George Chanturidze
As of late, Microsoft’s former CEO Steve Ballmer allowed the public to take a deeper look behind the scenes to learn about one of his most notorious blue screen messages. It is one of the many messages that has been accustomed to haunting us in the digital age through various symbols and sounds. Here are […] Read More: Behind The Screens: The History Of 10 Common Computer Messages
