Veronica Henry
Veronica Henry is a writer, web developer and tech guru. Her 20 year IT career came to an end when her inner writer and entrepreneur inexplicably besieged her to give it all up. She is a self-proclaimed girl-geek and linux convert, who has held MCSE, GSEC and PMP certifications. In her dreams, she is a international best-selling sci-fi and fantasy author, but in the meantime, she now spends her days writing, managing her websites and wrecking havoc on her Ubuntu laptop.
- Website: http://www.veronicawrites.com
Veronica Henry has written 58 posts for TrainSignal Training
KDE Desktop Environment for Linux Users
By Veronica Henry ⋅ June 30, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
KDE is the second most popular desktop environment for Linux users behind Gnome. In this video, Linux expert Veronica Henry provides an overview of the KDE environment for Linux users.
How To Install Linux in a VMware Virtual Machine
By Veronica Henry ⋅ June 16, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments
Installing Linux in a Virtual Machine allows you to test the operating system without making a commitment. In this video I’ll show you how to install Fedora Linux in VMware Workstation so you can keep your current OS and use Linux in your VM.
7 Network Monitoring Tools Every Admin Should Know
By Veronica Henry ⋅ May 12, 2011 ⋅ One comment
Typical network monitoring tasks include testing connectivity, obtaining TCP/IP information, tracing data traffic routes, and network service administration. In this video we’ll take a look at 7 network monitoring tools every administrator should know how to use.
Cloud Computing 101: Private vs Public Cloud
By Veronica Henry ⋅ April 27, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments
What is the cloud? What is the difference between a private and a public cloud? What should you look for in a cloud provider? These are the questions we’ll answer in this article on private vs public clouds.
KeePassX: Free Password Manager for Linux and Mac OS X
By Veronica Henry ⋅ April 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
KeePassX is a free password manager that works on Linux and Mac OS X and allows you to store all your passwords a single database that can be accessed through one primary password. Instead of having to remember a myriad of passwords, with KeePassX you only have to remember one.
Introduction to Fedora Linux
By Veronica Henry ⋅ March 31, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
Fedora is extremely customizable, stable, and is sponsored by the enterprise version of Red Hat Linux. Learn about Fedora’s unique features, installation options, as well as how to navigate and customize it.
Top 3 Alternative Linux Browsers
By Veronica Henry ⋅ March 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
In the Linux world, there are a number of alternative browsers including Epiphany, Midori and Opera that rival the popular Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari and Chrome. Learn more about these three alternative browsers and see if one is right for you.
Introduction to Python Programming in Ubuntu Linux
By Veronica Henry ⋅ February 23, 2011 ⋅ One comment
Python is one of a handful of modern programming languages gaining a lot of traction in the development community. If you’d like to try your hand at a new language, Python is an excellent choice because of its low learning curve and elegant coding style.
Cloud Storage Options: Dropbox and Ubuntu One
By Veronica Henry ⋅ February 9, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments
What can you store in the cloud? Which cloud storage option is right for you? This article compares Dropbox and Ubuntu One and will help you choose a cloud storage solution that is right for your needs.
How to Set Up Safe FTP in Linux
By Veronica Henry ⋅ January 26, 2011 ⋅ 6 comments
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is one of the oldest and most popular ways to share files between computers and servers, but it’s not very secure. The better option is Very Secure FTP daemon (VSFTPD) and today I’ll show you how to set it up.
How to Install and Use SSH (Secure Shell) in Ubuntu
By Veronica Henry ⋅ January 5, 2011 ⋅ One comment
SSH or secure shell, is a protocol that allows you to securely access one computer from another creating a secure VPN. In this article I’ll walk you through installing and using OpenSSH in Ubuntu Linux.
Introduction to Ubuntu Linux
By Veronica Henry ⋅ December 23, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments
In this video you’ll learn the basics of the Ubuntu Linux desktop environment and the productivity software options that are available to you for free.
Linux Command Line 101
By Veronica Henry ⋅ December 8, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
Starting a program, file management, system monitoring and more can all be performed without a single mouse click using the Linux command line. See how you can get started with the Linux command line today.
From Windows to Linux: Transitioning to Ubuntu Linux
By Veronica Henry ⋅ December 2, 2010 ⋅ 7 comments
In this video we’ll review the applications that come pre-installed with Ubuntu, as well as how to add and remove new software. If you’re curious about how much you can customize your desktop, Linux doesn’t disappoint.
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) Overview
By Veronica Henry ⋅ December 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
To say that today’s IT departments are stretched to capacity is an understatement. Tasked with managing multi-platform environments, increasingly sophisticated security threats, and staying abreast of new technologies means that any opportunity to increase efficiency is more than welcome. Whether you’re supporting tens or thousands of devices, automation and simplification are key. Let’s consider the [...]
Top 7 Linux Open Source Development Tools
By Veronica Henry ⋅ November 24, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
I began my foray into web development with Adobe’s Dreamweaver software, under Windows. As I moved to the Linux OS, I welcomed the opportunity to explore a wide range of free development tools that provided nearly the same experience. In fact, I realized that not being able to rely on Dreamweaver’s automation, forced me to [...]
IAPP Certification Guide for Privacy Professionals
By Veronica Henry ⋅ November 22, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) is a 10 year old international community of data privacy professionals which provides industry education and professional development resources. And in addition, IAPP established the first certification program in information privacy. Having worked in this space, I can attest to the level of difficulty in managing internal data [...]
Linux Desktop Security (and Why It’s More Secure than Windows)
By Veronica Henry ⋅ November 10, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
This article examines Linux Desktop Security tools and techniques and what you can do to keep your Linux desktop secure. We also look at why Linux is more secure than Windows.
Ubuntu Lucid Lynx 10.04 New Features
By Veronica Henry ⋅ October 27, 2010 ⋅ 4 comments
In April this year, Canonical released the latest Ubuntu LTS product: Ubuntu 10.04, code named Lucid Lynx. I admit that I get terribly excited about a new release. But this time, it seems my excitement is indeed warranted. Maintaining such an aggressive six month release schedule brings about its challenges. There are often bugs, hardware [...]
GIAC Certifications: GSEC Exam Guide
By Veronica Henry ⋅ October 25, 2010 ⋅ 6 comments
The IT security profession has grown exponentially over the past decade. In fact Payscale.com estimates minimum salaries are nearing $80k. Similar to other segments of IT, this growth and the increasing complexity of managing corporate security demands security professionals commit to ongoing training and certification. Certification helps to identify those with the skills necessary to [...]