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
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
George Chanturidze
When hundreds of millions of dollars are at stake, not to mention human lives on the line, every single line of code needs to be perfect to the last byte. Despite having (seemingly) the best programmers in the world and endless billable hours of QA, here are 8 famous software bugs that ruined enormous missions […] Read More: 8 Famous Software Bugs In Space
George Chanturidze
1. Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP/CISSP) The cert, built with help from the U.S. National Security Agency, has increased in market value of about 36.4 percent over Q4 2014. Get started with yours here. 2. EC-Council Licensed Penetration Tester The EC-Council certification teaches information security professionals to conduct real life penetration tests by utilizing […] Read More: The 8 Most In-Demand Security Certifications Right Now
George Chanturidze
How do tech workers feel about their careers? Computerworld’s 29th annual IT Salary survey found the answer to this question and many more. We’ve brought you the highlights so you can compare your vision with that of 4,800 IT professionals. More people are getting raises and compensation spiked heavily this year. It’s been a few […] Read More: The Current State Of The IT Industry
George Chanturidze
If you’re like us, you didn’t get a chance to fly to SF and take part in WWDC this year. Well…here’s a quick roundup of what we all missed. 1. Apple Music The highly anticipated Apple Music has all the necessary features, such as streaming your favorite artists, watching music videos and exclusive clips in […] Read More: The Top 5 Announcements From Apple WWDC
George Chanturidze
It’s a simple fact that when IT techs, system admins, and even managers are looking for a pay boost, certifications are the way to play. The 2015 Salary Guide showcases the most popular certification paths as well as their salary jumps. Get your June started right with a vision of your true potential. Certification Mean […] Read More: The Most Popular IT Certifications and Their Salaries
George Chanturidze
If you’re in IT, odds are you work in one of these five functional areas: IT security, help desk, system operations, systems engineering or network engineering. We’ve spilled the beans on the average salaries of these positions so you can size up your checks against the norm. Within each area we also are showing what […] Read More: The Best IT Salaries By Function