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Scott Matteson

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Scott Matteson is a senior systems administrator and freelance technical writer who also performs consulting work for small organizations. He resides in the Greater Boston area with his wife and three children.

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Security

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Cloud

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Security

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CXO

10 steps to transition on-call coverage to an overseas team

Handing over the keys of on-call coverage to another group can present challenges, especially when the group is overseas. But offshore teams can offer multiple benefits as well.

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Data Centers

Container security: How to get the most out of best practices

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CXO

How to resolve digital skill gaps in your company to prevent turnover and wasted time

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CXO

College graduates can make the most of their job hunts using these insider tips

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Data Centers

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Bash scripting is every Linux administrator's Swiss Army knife. Learn how using a for-loop in conjunction with Bash scripts can produce powerful results.

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Networking

The secrets to system log management success

Proper system log management is a fine art, but it takes tedious adjustments to get things working as they should. Learn ways to get the most out of your system logs.

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Recruiting an Operations Research Analyst with the right combination of technical expertise and experience will require a comprehensive screening process. This Hiring Kit provides an adjustable framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job.This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium includes a job description, sample interview questions ...

The digital transformation required by implementing the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a radical change from business as usual. This quick glossary of 30 terms and concepts relating to IIoT will help you get a handle on what IIoT is and what it can do for your business.. From the glossary’s introduction: While the ...

Scott Matteson

20 steps to decommission a redundant data center facility

How to create a positive and effective cybersecurity environment instead of a shame culture

Report: 41% of GRC pros adopting cloud-based technology in post-pandemic recovery

How to prevent ransomware attacks with a zero-trust security model

10 steps to transition on-call coverage to an overseas team

Container security: How to get the most out of best practices

How to resolve digital skill gaps in your company to prevent turnover and wasted time

College graduates can make the most of their job hunts using these insider tips

How to use a Bash script for-loop for system administration in Linux

The secrets to system log management success

Industrial Internet of Things: Software comparison tool

How to recruit and hire an Operations Research Analyst

Quick glossary: Industrial Internet of Things

Software Procurement Policy