Eric the IT Guy
@itguyeric.bsky.social
Linux & Open Source Advocate | Product Marketing | Host of The IT Guy Show | Former Red Hat, GitLab
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/itguyeric
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👉 For active posts & conversation:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/itguyeric
Mastodon Bridge: @itguyeric.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
I'll be live with #ChirsDeMars on #TuxCare live at the top of the hour! Today, we're going to talk about #Vulnerability management with #TuxCare Radar! Don't miss out -> t.co/DbFqvFBGmf
August 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I'll be live with #ChirsDeMars on #TuxCare live at the top of the hour! Today, we're going to talk about #Vulnerability management with #TuxCare Radar! Don't miss out -> t.co/DbFqvFBGmf
New on the #ITGuyShow
I chat with Aaron Honeycutt about the #linux distro that thinks like code — #nixos
We discuss: why it’s different, where it shines (including the #homelab), and Aaron's tips for getting started.
🎧 Give it a listen here → podcast.itguyeric.com/11
I chat with Aaron Honeycutt about the #linux distro that thinks like code — #nixos
We discuss: why it’s different, where it shines (including the #homelab), and Aaron's tips for getting started.
🎧 Give it a listen here → podcast.itguyeric.com/11
August 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
New on the #ITGuyShow
I chat with Aaron Honeycutt about the #linux distro that thinks like code — #nixos
We discuss: why it’s different, where it shines (including the #homelab), and Aaron's tips for getting started.
🎧 Give it a listen here → podcast.itguyeric.com/11
I chat with Aaron Honeycutt about the #linux distro that thinks like code — #nixos
We discuss: why it’s different, where it shines (including the #homelab), and Aaron's tips for getting started.
🎧 Give it a listen here → podcast.itguyeric.com/11
Monday Morning Mishap:
Me: “Why is the firewall blocking prod?”
Also me: “Oh… I was testing that last night.”
Pro tip: Don't debug your weekend experiments in production. (But let’s be honest… we all have.)
#MondayMishap #SysAdmin #DevOops #Linux
Me: “Why is the firewall blocking prod?”
Also me: “Oh… I was testing that last night.”
Pro tip: Don't debug your weekend experiments in production. (But let’s be honest… we all have.)
#MondayMishap #SysAdmin #DevOops #Linux
August 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Monday Morning Mishap:
Me: “Why is the firewall blocking prod?”
Also me: “Oh… I was testing that last night.”
Pro tip: Don't debug your weekend experiments in production. (But let’s be honest… we all have.)
#MondayMishap #SysAdmin #DevOops #Linux
Me: “Why is the firewall blocking prod?”
Also me: “Oh… I was testing that last night.”
Pro tip: Don't debug your weekend experiments in production. (But let’s be honest… we all have.)
#MondayMishap #SysAdmin #DevOops #Linux
🎤 Catch me at AlmaLinux Day: Vancouver!
I’ll be talking about keeping VFX pipelines always-on with zero compromise — and why AlmaLinux + TuxCare make it possible.
🐧 No downtime. No stress. No excuses.
📅 lnx.rocks/aldv
#AlmaLinux #VFX #SysAdmin #DevOps #Linux
I’ll be talking about keeping VFX pipelines always-on with zero compromise — and why AlmaLinux + TuxCare make it possible.
🐧 No downtime. No stress. No excuses.
📅 lnx.rocks/aldv
#AlmaLinux #VFX #SysAdmin #DevOps #Linux
August 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
🎤 Catch me at AlmaLinux Day: Vancouver!
I’ll be talking about keeping VFX pipelines always-on with zero compromise — and why AlmaLinux + TuxCare make it possible.
🐧 No downtime. No stress. No excuses.
📅 lnx.rocks/aldv
#AlmaLinux #VFX #SysAdmin #DevOps #Linux
I’ll be talking about keeping VFX pipelines always-on with zero compromise — and why AlmaLinux + TuxCare make it possible.
🐧 No downtime. No stress. No excuses.
📅 lnx.rocks/aldv
#AlmaLinux #VFX #SysAdmin #DevOps #Linux
How about them apples? lol
July 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM
How about them apples? lol
Looking for a better way to chat about #linux, #opensource, and #ITcareers? Check out my guide to setting up #Element and joining the #ITGuyShow room — our community hub! #DecentralizedChat
Guide: itguyeric.com/beginners-gu...
#Matrix: #podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org
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#Matrix: #podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org
July 31, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Looking for a better way to chat about #linux, #opensource, and #ITcareers? Check out my guide to setting up #Element and joining the #ITGuyShow room — our community hub! #DecentralizedChat
Guide: itguyeric.com/beginners-gu...
#Matrix: #podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org
Guide: itguyeric.com/beginners-gu...
#Matrix: #podcast-itguyeric:matrix.org
What is GitOps really — and why should sysadmins care? I jut chatted with @christianh814.bsky.social about escaping 2AM patch cycles, mindset shifts for #Linux admins, and why #automation isn’t just for devs! More guitar, less pager. itguyeric.com/podcast/itg10
#GitOps #DevOps #SysAdmin #Linux
#GitOps #DevOps #SysAdmin #Linux
July 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
What is GitOps really — and why should sysadmins care? I jut chatted with @christianh814.bsky.social about escaping 2AM patch cycles, mindset shifts for #Linux admins, and why #automation isn’t just for devs! More guitar, less pager. itguyeric.com/podcast/itg10
#GitOps #DevOps #SysAdmin #Linux
#GitOps #DevOps #SysAdmin #Linux
I’m torn between tuning @almalinux.org 10 as a hypervisor/container host on my PowerEdge R730 or #proxmox!
July 17, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I’m torn between tuning @almalinux.org 10 as a hypervisor/container host on my PowerEdge R730 or #proxmox!
Yesterday, I relaunched the #ITGuyShow with a conversation around #lomiri! I'd love to hear your thoughts and build a community of like-minded, #opensource loving, #linux running folks just like you! If you want to be apart of it, head on over to my discord! itguyeric.com/discord
July 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Yesterday, I relaunched the #ITGuyShow with a conversation around #lomiri! I'd love to hear your thoughts and build a community of like-minded, #opensource loving, #linux running folks just like you! If you want to be apart of it, head on over to my discord! itguyeric.com/discord
Prefer a video podcast? Head on over to my YouTube channel, and check out my interview with Erik Mols to discuss his #opensource company OpenSource Science and #lomiri, the former #UBports project! Don't for get to subscribe :) https://dub.sh/urreYMz
July 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Prefer a video podcast? Head on over to my YouTube channel, and check out my interview with Erik Mols to discuss his #opensource company OpenSource Science and #lomiri, the former #UBports project! Don't for get to subscribe :) https://dub.sh/urreYMz
The #ITGuyShow #podcast is officially back! I am so excited to bring y'all content again. In this latest episode, I am joined by Erik Mols to talk about #Lomiri, formerly known as #UBPorts. We talk about #convergence and #opensource sustainability. Go check it out: https://dub.sh/mU6xKJ7
July 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The #ITGuyShow #podcast is officially back! I am so excited to bring y'all content again. In this latest episode, I am joined by Erik Mols to talk about #Lomiri, formerly known as #UBPorts. We talk about #convergence and #opensource sustainability. Go check it out: https://dub.sh/mU6xKJ7
I’m really excited about @almalinux.org ! It breathed some new life into my Dell PowerEdge R730! #linux #opensource #AlmaLinux10 #SysAdmin
July 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I’m really excited about @almalinux.org ! It breathed some new life into my Dell PowerEdge R730! #linux #opensource #AlmaLinux10 #SysAdmin
Tune in this Tuesday for the next episode of the #ITGuyShow! https://dub.sh/jVBWRvn
July 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Tune in this Tuesday for the next episode of the #ITGuyShow! https://dub.sh/jVBWRvn
June 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
What does it mean when you get a fortune cookie with no fortune!
June 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
What does it mean when you get a fortune cookie with no fortune!
Doing some @tuxcare.bsky.social product education! #linux
June 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Doing some @tuxcare.bsky.social product education! #linux
Got a topic you’re passionate about in the world of #Linux, #OpenSource, or #ITcareers? DM or comment to join me for an upcoming episode of the #ITGuyShow!
June 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Got a topic you’re passionate about in the world of #Linux, #OpenSource, or #ITcareers? DM or comment to join me for an upcoming episode of the #ITGuyShow!
Did I panhandle outside #RedHatSummit? No.
Did it feel emotionally accurate? Maybe a little, HA.
I’m a #Linux #SysAdmin + #DevOps pro (former- #RedHat /#GitLab) back on the job market.
Let’s connect: linktr.ee/itguyeric
#RHEL #OpenToWork #opensource #JobSearch #FOSS
Did it feel emotionally accurate? Maybe a little, HA.
I’m a #Linux #SysAdmin + #DevOps pro (former- #RedHat /#GitLab) back on the job market.
Let’s connect: linktr.ee/itguyeric
#RHEL #OpenToWork #opensource #JobSearch #FOSS
May 21, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Did I panhandle outside #RedHatSummit? No.
Did it feel emotionally accurate? Maybe a little, HA.
I’m a #Linux #SysAdmin + #DevOps pro (former- #RedHat /#GitLab) back on the job market.
Let’s connect: linktr.ee/itguyeric
#RHEL #OpenToWork #opensource #JobSearch #FOSS
Did it feel emotionally accurate? Maybe a little, HA.
I’m a #Linux #SysAdmin + #DevOps pro (former- #RedHat /#GitLab) back on the job market.
Let’s connect: linktr.ee/itguyeric
#RHEL #OpenToWork #opensource #JobSearch #FOSS
Five years! I can't believe its been 5 years since I started at #RedHat! Its been such an amazing journey talking about #RHEL and now our #cloud technologies! #linux #opensource
December 2, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Five years! I can't believe its been 5 years since I started at #RedHat! Its been such an amazing journey talking about #RHEL and now our #cloud technologies! #linux #opensource