”What’s Spinnin’ with 45Drives”

In this episode, Brett sits down to chat with Rich Teslow from  @2GuysTek  to discuss how he got started with his passion, leading to a YouTube channel, and a deeper discussion on  @ProxmoxVE  and storage #virtualization, plus much more!

Join John Stapleton, an IT veteran with over 25 years of experience, currently at AGADA Biosciences. He delves into the balance of hands-on experience versus formal education in IT. Discover his insights on the role of open-source technology in meaningful work and memorable troubleshooting tales. He shares thrilling anecdotes of a ransomware crisis and the importance of robust data backups. Lastly, John discusses cybersecurity challenges, emphasizing community involvement and the critical need for security updates in tech.

Jay LaCroix, the fearless leader of Learn Linux TV with over 20 years in Linux support and education, shares his insights in this engaging discussion. He recounts his journey from struggling with available resources to creating impactful Linux training. The importance of self-editing in video production is explored, along with audio quality and production tips. Jay emphasizes adaptability in software distributions, shares successful strategies for teaching complex Linux concepts, and discusses the transition to the HL-15 storage solution for efficient video editing.

In this episode, the founder of IMMICH, Alex Tran, discusses the origin story of IMMICH, the extensive DISCORD community, and his experience with the #HL15 from #45HomeLab. They also talk about self-hosted photo backup, compatibility challenges, transitioning from Google Photos, HL15 usage and expansion plans, development and programming journey, and the origin of the name 'image' in relation to Vietnamese language.

Officer Clifton Grimm, a dedicated community safety officer from Lexington, Kentucky, shares insights into the unique blend of IT and law enforcement. He discusses his journey from Silicon Valley to local government, highlighting the challenges of data management in emergency services. The conversation dives into the integration of technology within policing, emphasizing the importance of reliable vendor relationships and the advantages of Ceph clusters for data accessibility. With anecdotes about local culture, Grimm connects the dots between tech, safety, and community dynamics.

Bill Hopkins, an expert in municipal IT, shares insights on the significant challenges small cities face regarding cybersecurity and ransomware. He discusses the role of the city of Kaiser as a managed service provider and the strains of an understaffed IT team. The conversation dives into the evolving tactics of ransomware, focusing on their recent experiences and the effectiveness of SnapShield for threat detection. Hopkins emphasizes the importance of data integrity, particularly for police evidence, and underscores the necessity of robust backup solutions in municipal systems.

Alex and Stephen, co-hosts of the Self-Hosted Podcast, dive into their IT journeys and the hurdles of launching their show within the self-hosted community. They discuss the importance of authenticity in content creation and the emotional rollercoaster of connecting with an expanding audience. With a dash of humor, they share anecdotes about balancing podcasting with parenting and the challenges of data storage systems. Also, look out for their insights on the evolving technology landscape and the nostalgic charm of retro gaming!

In episode 2, we are going to dive into some pretty incredible education on hard drives! Brett & Mitch will be sitting down to chat with Alan Nagl, who has over 40 years of experience in the hard drive industry with extensive research on the technology. If you think you know everything about the past, present and future of hard drive technology - think again.    Full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxIqle_sgJ0 

In our first episode of season 2, we will be talking to one of our long-time followers Raid Owl (Brett Duncan) to discuss how he got started in IT, his channel, his homelab influences including current and future channel projects, his experience so far with the 45HomeLab HL15, and much more!   Full video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27xHehM_FEo

In our final episode of 2023, we have not one, not two, but three very special guests. Zach & Jacob Smith, founders of Packet (acquired by Equinix), and tenacious technology and infrastructure pioneer, Matt Anderson joined us this week. The topics discussed ranged from on-prem storage vs cloud, homelab products (including Matt's impressions of the HL15), talking about the acquisition, and of course, how hardware is shaping the future of technology.   Full video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDv9lyCdcHM