Tools & Software I work with

As an IT professional, I work with a variety of tools and software solutions to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective IT services. Below are some of the technologies I specialize in implementing and supporting.

Remote Access & VPN

OpenVPN

A robust and highly flexible VPN solution that uses open-source technologies to provide secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections.

  • Strong security with OpenSSL encryption
  • Flexible deployment options
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Tunneling options for specific applications or entire networks

Crafty VPN

A Windows-based peer-to-peer VPN solution currently in development. Designed to simplify secure connections between Windows systems.

  • Windows-optimized peer-to-peer connections
  • Streamlined setup process
  • User-friendly interface
  • Secure communication channel between peers

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Remote Access and Administration Tools

Professional remote access and administration solutions for secure IT support and system management.

  • ConnectWise Automate
  • TeamViewer
  • VNC Server/Viewer
  • Centralized management and monitoring of distributed systems
  • Secure authentication and encrypted connections

Microsoft Tools

Microsoft Intune

Cloud-based service focusing on mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM).

  • Secure access to company resources from anywhere
  • Enforce security policies across all devices
  • Protect company data on both company-owned and personal devices
  • Seamless integration with other Microsoft 365 services

Exchange Online

Comprehensive email and calendar solutions from Microsoft, both in the cloud and on-premises.

  • Exchange Online setup and configuration
  • On-premises Exchange Server deployment
  • Hybrid Exchange configurations
  • Email migration from any platform
  • Advanced security and compliance features

Microsoft Entra ID & Azure AD

Microsoft's identity and access management solutions for cloud and hybrid environments.

  • Microsoft Entra ID implementation and management
  • On-premises Active Directory design and support
  • Hybrid identity solutions
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) configuration
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) setup

Cloud & Hosting

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Cloud platform for hosting and scaling applications, providing database storage, content delivery, and many other functionalities.

  • EC2 for scalable virtual servers
  • S3 for secure, durable, and scalable object storage
  • RDS for managed database services
  • Lambda for serverless computing
  • CloudFront for content delivery

Microsoft Azure

Comprehensive cloud computing platform offering infrastructure, platform, and software services for building, deploying, and managing applications.

  • Virtual Machines for flexible compute resources
  • Azure Storage for scalable data storage solutions
  • Azure SQL Database for managed database services
  • Azure Functions for serverless computing
  • Azure CDN for global content delivery

Dedicated & Self-Hosting

Complete management of dedicated physical servers and self-hosted solutions for organizations requiring maximum performance, security, and control.

  • Full server administration and maintenance
  • Operating system installation and configuration
  • Hardware monitoring and performance optimization
  • Backup and disaster recovery planning
  • 24/7 monitoring and support services

Backup, Redundancy, and Data Recovery

ZFS File System

Advanced file system and logical volume manager that provides high data integrity and protection against data corruption.

  • Copy-on-write design prevents data corruption
  • Built-in RAID functionality (RAIDZ1, RAIDZ2, RAIDZ3)
  • Data compression to optimize storage space
  • Snapshots for point-in-time recovery
  • Self-healing capabilities to detect and repair corrupted data

GNU ddrescue

Powerful data recovery tool used to rescue data from failing drives, damaged disks, and corrupted storage devices.

  • Efficient copying algorithm that minimizes additional damage
  • Sophisticated error handling for physically damaged media
  • Rescue logfile support for resuming interrupted recovery sessions
  • Ability to recover data even from drives with bad sectors
  • Non-destructive recovery process

Veeam Backup & Replication

Enterprise backup solution for virtual, physical, and cloud-based workloads.

  • Complete data protection for virtual, physical, and cloud environments
  • Fast and reliable recovery options (including instant VM recovery)
  • Built-in replication for disaster recovery
  • Automated backup verification to ensure recoverability
  • Ransomware protection with immutable backups

Server Solutions

Fedora Server

Powerful, flexible operating system that includes the latest data center technologies.

  • Latest open source technologies
  • Built-in Cockpit web console for easy administration
  • Support for containerization with Podman and Buildah
  • Regular security updates and a strong focus on security
  • Excellent performance for various server workloads

Ubuntu Server

Popular Linux distribution known for its ease of use and strong community support.

  • Long-term support (LTS) releases with 5 years of updates
  • Extensive package repository with thousands of applications
  • Strong security features and regular security updates
  • Excellent cloud integration with major cloud providers
  • Robust container support with LXD and Docker

Windows Server

Enterprise-grade server operating system designed for managing corporate infrastructure and user environments.

  • Active Directory Domain Services for centralized user and resource management
  • Group Policy management for enforcing corporate security policies
  • File and print server capabilities for workplace collaboration
  • Remote Desktop Services for secure remote access
  • Hyper-V virtualization for efficient resource utilization

Productivity Tools

LibreOffice

Powerful, free office suite that provides a cost-effective alternative to Microsoft Office.

  • Writer - word processing
  • Calc - spreadsheets
  • Impress - presentations
  • Draw - vector graphics and flowcharts
  • Base - databases
  • Math - formula editing

Mattermost

Open-source, self-hostable team collaboration platform that offers a secure alternative to proprietary messaging solutions.

  • Real-time messaging and file sharing
  • Public and private channels for team collaboration
  • Direct and group messaging
  • Integrations with popular development and productivity tools
  • Self-hosted deployment for complete data control and privacy

Nextcloud

Self-hosted productivity platform that provides secure file sharing and collaboration capabilities.

  • File storage, sharing, and synchronization across devices
  • Collaborative document editing
  • Calendar, contacts, and email integration
  • Video conferencing and chat functionality
  • Project management tools and task tracking
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