Joseph Holbrook

Joseph  Holbrook
Joseph Holbrook
Consulting Cloud/Blockchain Solutions Architect/Trainer/Speaker/Author

Joe Holbrook has been in the IT field since 1993 when he was exposed to several HPUX systems on board a US Navy flagship USS JFK. He has migrated from UNIX networking world to Storage Area Networking (SAN) and then onto Enterprise Cloud/Virtualization and Blockchain Architectures. He has worked for numerous companies like HDS, 3PAR Data, Brocade, Dimension Data, EMC, Northrup Grumman, ViON, Ibasis.net, Chematch.com, SAIC and Siemens Nixdorf. He also has been a contract technical trainer for HPE (3PAR), Hitachi Data Systems, Training Associates, ITPrenuers and Global Knowledge. Joe is also a widely published course author on outlets such as LinkedIn Learning, Quickstart, INE.com and Pearson O’Reilly. Currently Joe is the owner of MyBlockChainExperts and is based out of Jacksonville FL. He is also a frequent conference speaker and blogger/technical marketer. Joe is also a Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP), Certified Blockchain Solutions Architect (CBSA) and Certified Blockchain Developer- Hyperledger Fabric- (CBDH) and avid Blockchain and Cryptocurrency geek. He also holds Industry leading certifications from Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Brocade, Hitachi Data Systems, EMC, VMWare, CompTIA, HP, Cloud Credential Council, Palo Alto Networks and numerous other organizations. Joe is the author of “Architecting Enterprise Blockchain Solutions” Wiley January 2020.

June 19, 2020

Microsoft Azure' Blockchain Token and Data Management Services

With consistent cybersecurity threats rising with the passage of time the need for having next-level security interface and encryption tools has increased over the last decade or so. To level up with these latest requirements Microsoft Azure has taken the lead, Azure is a cloud-based service provided by Microsoft that provides with various features and services such as cloud computing, cloud transfer, data centers, serverless computing, hosting experience and many more.

Building Serverless Mobile Applications with React Native & AWS
June 17, 2020

Building Serverless Mobile Applications with React Native & AWS

When it comes to deal with the complications of building applications that serve dynamic roles in the world of IT, the idea of serverless applications is never out of question. Serverless applications are rather complicated to build but provide with various crucial benefits in the long run. Whatever might be the motive to develop or work on these applications the afterthought and benefits always get the best of organizations.

5 In-Demand Azure Jobs In 2020
May 26, 2020

5 In-Demand Azure Jobs In 2020

Cloud computing has been a proven success at organizational as well as individual-level for a long time. The concept goes back around the 1960s, but the past couple of decades have witnessed a need to secure humungous amounts of data on the cloud. The emergence of 4G and other sources of continuous connectivity have also played a considerable role in the widespread use of cloud computing. While for individuals, it is more of a cost-efficient way to secure data, for organizations, it is all about increased security and remote access to important data.

Customer Success Kit and Remote Work Guide
May 01, 2020

Customer Success Kit and Remote Work Guide

Microsoft Corporation was originated on 4th April 1974 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in New Mexico. The corporation was developed to sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. Currently, Microsoft best selling products include windows OS, Xbox, Microsoft Office, Bling, and Microsoft Azure.

Friday Buzz Report – Issue Number 3
September 08, 2017

Friday Buzz Report – Issue Number 3

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s Friday and the technology world is abuzz with news of a massive data breach at Equifax. Meanwhile, there is a massive hurricane moving towards Florida after devastating the Caribbean and another hurricane is all set to follow its footsteps. Amazon is looking for a suitable city to establish its second headquarters, and California state university has introduced interactive simulations. As you can see, there is a lot of news to catch up with, so let’s get to it.

July 21, 2017

Friday Buzz Report

We’ve gathered this week’s top tech articles to get you up to date faster. Enjoy!

March 03, 2016

How to Install Windows 10

There are a number of options when it comes to the installation of Windows 10. Some very straightforward others more involved, even complex. Much depends on the context of the installation environment. By context I mean, will it be a clean install or upgrade, or is the installation being performed on a VHD?

Install using win update:

December 29, 2015
 

The SMAC Stack: A Continuing Trend for 2016

As the year comes to a close, we begin to look back on some of its most popular trends. While some will continue to grow, others will fizzle out.

One trend that’s sticking around for 2016?

The SMAC stack.

With SMAC, companies have the chance to take advantage of easily accessible technology platforms to improve business practices and increase customer satisfaction.

What does it stand for?

Social Media
Mobile Technology
Analytics (driven by big data)
Cloud solutions

December 22, 2015
 

What is BYOX, Exactly?

I’m sure you’ve heard of BYOB, but have you heard of BYOX?

At one time, the use of personal devices in business was frowned upon. Companies provided employees with specific technology like laptops, software, and mobile devices in an effort to regulate data and ensure security.

Now, however, company executives and their IT departments realize that this may not be so simple anymore.

With a myriad of technology choices currently available, employees have developed specific preferences when it comes to using phones, tablets, apps, and internet browsers to get work done. Why carry around a company Blackberry and a personal iPhone when you can get it all done on one device?

Enter: BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

December 15, 2015
 

Create a Unique Holiday Greeting Card with Photoshop

If you’ve ever sent out or received holiday cards, you know that they’re an easy way to maintain business connections or just keep up with friends and family.

This year, instead of trusting a drug store kiosk, try making your own holiday photo card with user-friendly design tools in Adobe Photoshop.

December 10, 2015
 

What is the MTA certification?

The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification is another path to Microsoft's technology certification programs. The MTA certification creates a new entry point to help those who are new to IT to jump start their careers.

There are three career tracks: MTA IT Infrastructure track, MTA Database track, and MTA Developer track. Each track focuses on basic skills needed to move on to the certifications needed for those specialties.  The training and exams is not vendor neutral like CompTIA but more focused on Microsoft technologies.  

The MTA IT Infrastructure track has three exams, each one is a certification:

 98-365: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
 98-366: Networking Fundamentals
 98-367: Security Fundamentals

December 08, 2015
 

What To Expect From Your QSLive Course

Some people are skeptical of remote IT training, and that’s understandable.  As consumers in the age of internet shopping, we are often cautious of deals that sound “too good to be true.”

And the idea of being able to get the same quality IT training at home in your pajamas as you would in a classroom sounds very much “too good to be true.”

So what’s the catch?

Well, I journeyed to find that out by taking part in a remote Microsoft Excel 2010-Level 1 course via QSLive.

Read on to hear about my experience:

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