Misc System Administration ProTips

Just documenting a miscellaneous list of tips mostly do I don't forget where they are located, but also figured they could be useful for others. No particular rhyme or reason, just random notes.

Pro Tips



Mellanox CX3

  1. Test for detection lspci |grep -i mellanox

  2. Mellanox interface example naming

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Security, Problem Solving and Scope setting

Mornings with Paul

As I sit here this morning watching the second round of the Masters Golf tournament when they should be starting the third round (weather delays) my mind wonders into problem solving. The conditions are changing frequently with winds and rain bringing a wide variety of challenges front …

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The powerful chain of connection

The Powerful Chain of Connection: How WHO and HOW Unlock Opportunities


Earlier this year (2023), I was asked to present to entrepreneurs visiting under the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) program. This program introduces African civic, business, and community leaders for academic coursework, leadership training, and networking at U.S …

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Mentoring

Mornings with Paul: Mentoring

Do you mentor others, or have you been a mentee? Most think about mentoring as something related to their professional career, and while that is important, I find it useful in other areas as well, like personal life, volunteer efforts, etc.

Have you ever paid it …

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