DiscoPosse Review: Cloud Architecture Patterns – Bill Wilder

This book is a great read for any Systems Developer, Systems Admin and technology lover alike. Bill Wilder has presented a great level of detail which could be regarded as 101 to 301 all in the same guide. The book does require understanding of cloud services and general concepts but as the chapters follow a … Read more

DiscoPosse Review: Automating vSphere with VMware vCenter Orchestrator – Cody Bunch

I can say just one regret came from reading this book, and that is that I didn’t do it sooner! If you are new to the vCenter Orchestrator platform from VMware then this should be the first thing you read. Cody Bunch’s relaxed yet detailed writing style eases you into the amazing capabilities of vCenter … Read more

DiscoPosse Review: VMware Cookbook – Matthew Helmke, Ryan Troy – O’Reilly Media

The name sums it up perfectly: “The VMware Cookbook: A Real-World Guide to Effective VMware Use”. This great guide by Matthew Helmke and Ryan Troy is a perfect companion for the novice to intermediate VMware systems administrator. The flow of the subject matter is very organic and in line with what anyone goes through as … Read more

DiscoPosse Review: Windows PowerShell for Developers by Doug Finke – O’Reilly Media

For those fans of PowerShell, and for those just getting on-board, PowerShell MVP Doug Finke has built the bridge for your journey with his latest book Windows PowerShell for Developers from O’Reilly Media. As a long time user of PowerShell for everything from quick scripts to more challenging workflows and processes, this book has really … Read more