Skill

OS & Virtualization

I administer servers and run isolated, reproducible environments with containers and virtualization across Linux and Windows, so applications behave the same everywhere.

LinuxWindows ServerVMwareDocker

What I do with it

The operating systems and virtualization work that keeps applications running smoothly.

Server administration

Install, configure, secure, and maintain servers for real workloads.

Linux systems

Comfortable on the command line for setup, automation, and troubleshooting.

Windows Server

Administer Windows environments and services alongside Linux.

Containerization

Package apps in Docker for consistent, portable, isolated deployment.

Virtual machines

Run and manage VMs with VMware for isolation and resource control.

Efficiency & uptime

Optimize resource use and keep services available and monitored.

The tools I use

The specific technologies in this area, and what I reach for each one to do.

Linux

My default server OS for hosting, automation, and scripting.

Windows Server

For Microsoft-centric services and mixed environments.

VMware

Virtual machines for isolation, testing, and resource management.

Docker

Containers for reproducible builds and clean, portable deployments.

Where I apply it

  • Hosting applications and services
  • Isolating workloads so they do not interfere
  • Keeping development and production consistent
  • Making better use of server resources
  • Troubleshooting and hardening systems

Good to know

Containers and virtualization sit underneath most of my cloud and DevOps work, giving each project a clean, repeatable environment from development through production.

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