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.
Colin Schmit
In IT, we should all be deeply sensitized to the threat of ransomware. Frankly, it is going to be a persistent threat for as long as we can see. But there’s actually some great tools you can take advantage of if you are looking to thwart ransomware on your servers. And the biggest of these […] Read More: Hardening Windows 10 Clients Against Current and Future Attacks
Colin Schmit
Putting out fires is a term often used in the field of IT to describe the scramble to fix something that is wrong. IT people are first responders to many issues but are sometimes overlooked when it comes to reviewing organizational victories. Like first responders, we need to ensure that our IT groups are empowered […] Read More: Is Your Organization Attending to the Needs of IT?
Colin Schmit
There are many reasons why Service Desk managers or a Service Desk employees benefit from obtaining a CCNA certification. Raymond Lacoste, Cisco/AWS/ITIL instructor, has worked with many individuals that are Service Desk employees, and he truly believes that gaining core competencies from the CCNA will accelerate your career faster than skipping ahead in Cisco’s learning […] Read More: CCNA for Service Desk Managers and Employees
Colin Schmit
In a competitive workforce landscape, it’s easy to get lost in the mix of LinkedIn searches and e-resumes. If you are interested in IT, there are many ways for you to stick out amongst the crowd. One of the best ways to stand out is by having a solid foundation of knowledge in routing and […] Read More: Expand your IT Career Options with CCNA
Colin Schmit
As a hiring manager for IT professionals, and a manager of IT instructors, I get an opportunity to see the choices individuals make when it comes to the certifications they pursue. Some certifications are highly impactful and help solidify the skills and work experience of an individual. Others put the individual out on a limb, […] Read More: Certifications to Consider for the Well-Rounded IT Professional
Colin Schmit
Author: Dan Young, CCIE, PMP and VP of Operations at StormWind If you have the luxury of a team that is talented, driven, and hungry always for the next level, you may need to manage to lofty aspirational goals. Individuals with the innate ability to become an expert in an area often need to be […] Read More: How to Nurture a Future Expert
Colin Schmit
Author: Dan Young, CCIE, PMP and VP of Operations at StormWind We are going to talk about a handy motivational tool that you can always count on for helping coach folks through their training. Training is fun (most of the time) and rewarding (almost all the time), but let’s face it, it still takes loads […] Read More: The Five-Minute Rule for Motivation
Colin Schmit
Author: Dan Young, CCIE, PMP and VP of Operations at StormWind Cybersecurity is an essential need for organizations, and proper training will better prepare your team to handle an array of troubleshooting needs. A good place to start is to review main vendor-neutral IT security certification paths and requirements through ISC2, EC-Council, SANS, CompTIA and […] Read More: Cybersecurity Certification Comparison
Colin Schmit
Author: Dan Young, CCIE, PMP and VP of Operations at StormWind Having a team or even an individual who can troubleshoot spectacularly is game changing. Persistent issues can be solved, acute outages can be mitigated, and life is better when you have confidence that if anything goes wrong, it can be fixed. With so many […] Read More: Training to Skill Up on Troubleshooting
Colin Schmit
Author: Dan Young, CCIE, PMP and VP of Operations at StormWind Pursuing any certification is good for you, personally and professionally. It gets you energized, reengaged, and arms you with a measure of knowledge. However, you likely want to get the most out of your effort, because your time is precious. And not getting a […] Read More: How to Investigate Relevant Certifications for You