Scott Talks Tech
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHello all,
This podcast is going through an upgrade and I'm planning on having new episodes out sometime in 2021.
So you think you know tech. Get a different perspective from someone that has been in the industry for 20 (ish) years.
I'm going to explore the following topics:Tech reviews - SoftwareTech reviews - HardwareDevOpsSoftware build techSoftware deployment automationInfrastructure automationSoftware testingTest automationNew techOld techFresh techAnd some that is not so fresh (go retro) So stay tuned and come along for the ride.
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Episodes
37 - Gear Review - Wyze Outdoor Camera
September 28, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.56 MBWelcome, In this episode, I review the Wyze Outdoor Camera. I compare it with the original Wyze Cam V2 and talk about some good and bad points. Thanks for listening, Scott
36 - DevSecOps - A quick look
September 21, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 6.92 MBWelcome, In this episode, I discuss DevSecOps from a high level. I talk about what it is and some things to think about when you are trying to implement it. I talk about a few of the paid tools briefly and will have a future episode on Open Source Security Tools. #tech #Technology #devsecops #automation Thanks for listening, Scott Everhart
35 - Test Automation with Selenium
September 14, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.76 MBWelcome, In this episode, I review Selenium. I talk about what it is and how you can use it for test automation. I discuss what it is and how you can download it. I also talk about my own personal experience using it to set up a sample and some of the pros and cons of the tool. I also talk about how you can use it to perform a performance test using another tool called WebLoad. Thanks for listening, Scott Everhart
34 - Tool Review - Confluence
August 31, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.63 MBIn this episode, I review the Atlassian Confluence product. I talk about what it is and how you can use it. I discuss what types of content you can create with it. I also talk about some of the plugins (apps) that you can use to extend and enhance your Confluence content. #tech #Technology #review #atlassian #document #management #livingdocument Thanks for listening, Scott Everhart
33 - My First interview - Mike Lyles - Quality Director
August 24, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWelcome, I'd like to welcome you to a special episode of my podcast. In this episode, I am performing my first interview. My guest is Mike Lyles. Mike is a Quality Director, International Keynote speaker, and Author. In this interview, I talk with Mike about topics in Information Technology and Quality Assurance and Testing. If you get a chance, please check out Mike's book, The Drive Thru Is Not Always Faster. Thanks for listening, Scott Everhart
32 - Work your flow with Jira
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.4 MBIn this episode, I discuss code workflow management with Jira. I discuss what Jira is. I discuss what tasks can be set up in Jira. I talk about what tools readily integrate with Jira. I talk about how Jira can help with visibility in your CI/CD pipeline. Thanks for listening. Scott
31 - Your code got a B+ - Code Quality with Sonarqube
August 10, 2020 01:00 - 13 minutes - 9.07 MBIn this episode, I discuss code quality scanning using SonarQube. I discuss why you should want to scan your code. I discuss what SonarQube is and a few of its functions. I talk about how to use code scanning in your CI/CD pipeline. And I will talk about some of the items to look out for when you try to scale this tool our to more teams. Thanks for listening. Scott
30 - Vagrantfile Basic Training
August 03, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBI'm your host, Scott Everhart, and in this episode I will discuss Vagrantfiles and how you can use them to perform simple server provisioning tasks…….or complicated ones as well.
Scott's Spot - Tech Review - BenQ EyeCare Monitor
July 27, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.2 MBI'm your host, Scott Everhart, and in this episode I am going to discuss the BenQ EyeCare monitor. I purchased this back in February when I had shingles in my right eye and was experiencing a lot of light sensitivity. I will talk about my experience with this morning and walk you through all the settings available from the menu.
29 - Tools - Vagrant
July 21, 2020 01:00 - 11 minutes - 7.78 MBI'm your host, Scott Everhart, and in this episode discuss Hashicorp's Vagrant tool and how you can use it in your software application delivery. We will discuss what it is, some use cases for how to use it, and some basic commands to get started. I will be hosting another episode in the near future where we delve deeper into a more advanced implementation of a vagrantfile that stands up a server with a pre-configured tool already installed.
28 - Infrastructure as Code
July 13, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MBI'm your host, Scott Everhart, and in this episode I discuss Infrastructure as Code. I'm going to talk about what it is, some of the pros and cons, and various tools that you can use to implement it. VMWare Vagrant Puppet Containers Terraform etc.
28 - Infrastructure asCode
July 13, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MBI'm your host, Scott Everhart, and in this episode I discuss Infrastructure as Code. I'm going to talk about what it is, some of the pros and cons, and various tools that you can use to implement it. VMWare Vagrant Puppet Containers Terraform etc.
27 - Tools - Kubernetes
July 05, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode,we are going to dive into the world of Kubernetes. I’m going to talk about what it is and discuss some of the commands that you can use to start up your containerized applications using Kubernetes. By the end of this episode, I hope you will have a better understanding of what Kubernetes is and how you can go about setting up a small test environment to use some of the commands that I cover in this episode. Thanks for listening and happy coding.
26 - Its all about SME
June 22, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MBI'm your host, Scott Everhart, and in this episode I discuss how a SME can affect your deliverables and ways that you can work with them so that you all have a better outcome than if you were working separately.
25 - Dockerfile Basic Training
June 15, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBJoin me, your host, Scott Everhart as I discuss Dockerfiles and how they allow you to enhance your automation<br><br> I'll be discussing where they come from, some use cases and a command reference of some useful commands that go into a dockerfile.<br><br> I'll also be reviewing a simple dockerfile to show how the commands are formatted and used together.<br><br> Show Notes are archived at https://scott-everhart.com/podcast/blog/
24 - Tools - Docker
June 08, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.51 MBWelcome, I'm your host, Scott Everhart, and in this episode I'm going to provide an overview of Docker, what it is typically used for, and review a list of the more popular commands.
23 - Container Management Systems
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MBWelcome, I'm your host, Scott Everhart, and in this episode I'm going to provide an overview of container management systems, what they are, how they are used, and what some of the popular ones in the marketplace are.
22 - Buzzword Alert - Container Basics
May 25, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBWelcome, I'm your host, Scott Everhart, and in this episode I'm going to discuss everyone’s favorite topic….containers. I’ll discuss what containers are, how they are different from a regular bare metal server or Virtual Machine, and how they can make your application deployments and upgrades easier.
Scott's Spot 5 - Tech Review - Mid-1012 uni-body MacBook pro
May 18, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MBIn this episode, I’m going to review the MacBook Pro that I bought off of Groupon. I’m going to talk about the reason why I chose this exact model, what it came with, and the upgrades that I had planned for it when I bought it.
21 - Making it in the real world - Performance Testing
May 11, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 8.26 MBIn this episode, I’m going to discuss what performance testing is and the benefits that you receive once it is completed successfully. I will also talk about the different types of performance testing and how they each tell a different story about the health and reliability of your application. ***Performance testing goes by a variety of names but in all instances you are trying to determine how your application will perform under real world conditions.***
20 - How do you get along with your Neighbors - System Integration Testing
May 04, 2020 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.47 MBIn this episode, I discuss System Integration Testing and how it fits into the overall testing lifecycle. I’m going to give a brief description of what it is, what value or benefits that it can bring to the table, when to start it, and some examples of how it can be implemented.
19 - Its a Family Feud - Component Integration Testing
April 29, 2020 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MBIn this episode, I discuss Component Integration Testing and how it fits into the overall testing lifecycle. I’m going to give a brief description of what it is, what value or benefits that it can bring to the table, when to start it, and some examples of how it can be implemented.
Scott's Spot 4 - Health Update and Remote Working
March 26, 2020 00:00 - 5 minutes - 3.78 MBIn this episode, I give a brief update on my recovery from shingles and I discuss the pros and cons of remote working......from my experience.
Scott's Spot #4 - Health Update and Remote Working
March 26, 2020 00:00 - 5 minutes - 3.78 MBIn this episode, I give a brief update on my recovery from shingles and I discuss the pros and cons of remote working......from my experience.
Scott's Spot 3 - Health Update
February 27, 2020 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MBA brief update on the pause in the podcast while I focus on getting better from my Shingles outbreak that got into my right eye.
Scott's Spot - Health Update
February 27, 2020 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MBA brief update on the pause in the podcast while I focus on getting better from my Shingles outbreak that got into my right eye.
Scott’s Spot – New Samsung Phone and SmartSwitch
January 14, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.62 MBMy Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge had started re-booting several times a day. This is how I worked with my Carrier to fix it. My impressions of certain apps and the importance of persistance.
Scott’s Spot 2 – New Samsung Phone and SmartSwitch
January 14, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.62 MBMy Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge had started re-booting several times a day. This is how I worked with my Carrier to fix it. My impressions of certain apps and the importance of persistance.
18 – The journey of 1000 miles starts with a single step ...... Unit Testing
January 13, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MBIn this episode, I’m going to discuss the lowest level of testing possible by a developer, and that is Unit Testing. I’m going to give a brief description of what it is, what value or benefits that it can bring to the table, when to start it, and some examples of how it can be implemented.
Episode #18 – The journey of 1000 miles starts with a single step ...... Unit Testing
January 13, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MBIn this episode, I’m going to discuss the lowest level of testing possible by a developer, and that is Unit Testing. I’m going to give a brief description of what it is, what value or benefits that it can bring to the table, when to start it, and some examples of how it can be implemented.
17 – How fast are your tests? - Test Automation Concepts
January 11, 2020 03:00 - 8 minutes - 6.06 MBIn this episode, we discuss Test Automation and how it can be used to accelerate your pipelines. We will discuss some of the methods of automating tests and some products that can help you with your automation.
Episode #17 – How fast are your tests? - Test Automation Concepts
January 11, 2020 03:00 - 8 minutes - 6.06 MBIn this episode, we discuss Test Automation and how it can be used to accelerate your pipelines. We will discuss some of the methods of automating tests and some products that can help you with your automation.
Episode #16 - Testing 1,2,3
January 06, 2020 02:00 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MBIn this episode, I’m going to discuss some of the different types of testing and where they typically fit into your SDLC. From Unit Testing to Performance testing.... Get a good overview of the many different types of testing and how and when they can be applied to your software development.
16 - Testing 1,2,3
January 06, 2020 02:00 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MBIn this episode, I’m going to discuss some of the different types of testing and where they typically fit into your SDLC. From Unit Testing to Performance testing.... Get a good overview of the many different types of testing and how and when they can be applied to your software development.
15 – The need for early testing in software delivery
January 03, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutes - 6.94 MBIn this episode, I am going to talk about why you need to start your testing while you are writing the code for your applications. I’ll give you example of how, what the benefits are and what costs are associated with doing it right and doing it…….not so well.
Episode #15 – The need for early testing in software delivery
January 03, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutes - 6.94 MBIn this episode, I am going to talk about why you need to start your testing while you are writing the code for your applications. I’ll give you example of how, what the benefits are and what costs are associated with doing it right and doing it…….not so well.
Scott's Spot - Wyze Customer Exposure - Data Breach (???)
January 02, 2020 03:00 - 4 minutes - 3.21 MBA brief conversation about the Customer data exposure at Wyze Labs
Scott's Spot 1 - Wyze Customer Exposure - Data Breach (???)
January 02, 2020 03:00 - 4 minutes - 3.21 MBA brief conversation about the Customer data exposure at Wyze Labs
Scott's Spot - Wyze Customer Exposure
January 02, 2020 03:00 - 4 minutes - 3.23 MBA brief conversation about the Customer data exposure at Wyze Labs
14 - Wyze Home Automation Hardware Review
December 30, 2019 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.28 MBIn this episode, I will review the Wyze home automation components that I have purchased and installed. I will cover the pros, cons, and any gotchas that I have experienced with each item. I will also talk about the ordering process, order tracking, shipping, delivery, and customer service.
Episode #14 - Wyze Home Automation Hardware Review
December 30, 2019 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.28 MBIn this episode, I will review the Wyze home automation components that I have purchased and installed. I will cover the pros, cons, and any gotchas that I have experienced with each item. I will also talk about the ordering process, order tracking, shipping, delivery, and customer service.
Episode #13 - Artifact Repositories
December 27, 2019 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MBIn this episode, we are going to discuss where you should store your compiled or “built” artifacts. These tools are referred to as binary repositories or artifact repositories. We will discuss the types of repos that you can create, what artifact types you can store and also the security features for each of the tools.
13 - Artifact Repositories
December 27, 2019 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MBIn this episode, we are going to discuss where you should store your compiled or “built” artifacts. These tools are referred to as binary repositories or artifact repositories. We will discuss the types of repos that you can create, what artifact types you can store and also the security features for each of the tools.
Episode #12 - Ball and Chain of Custody - Legal Requirements
December 24, 2019 03:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBIn this episode, we will discuss maintaining a software “chain of custody”, why it is important, what happens if you don’t and how your automation can help you do it.
12 - Ball and Chain of Custody - Legal Requirements
December 24, 2019 03:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBIn this episode, we will discuss maintaining a software “chain of custody”, why it is important, what happens if you don’t and how your automation can help you do it.
Episode #11 - Tools - Jenkins - Not your everyday butler
December 20, 2019 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode, we are going to discuss Jenkins and how it can be used in your automation. Once you listen to this episode you should have a better understanding of what Jenkins is and how it can be used, the types of tasks that can be automated, and some of the items that can be configured (plugins) to enable automation. • What is it? • What is it used for? • Use cases • Job types • Plugins • Agent Nodes • Security • Integrations Next Episode: 12 - Ball ...
11 - Tools - Jenkins - Not your everyday butler
December 20, 2019 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode, we are going to discuss Jenkins and how it can be used in your automation. Once you listen to this episode you should have a better understanding of what Jenkins is and how it can be used, the types of tasks that can be automated, and some of the items that can be configured (plugins) to enable automation. • What is it? • What is it used for? • Use cases • Job types • Plugins • Agent Nodes • Security • Integrations Next Episode: 12 - Ball ...
Bonus Episode - 10 Episodes in and still going
December 18, 2019 01:00 - 3 minutes - 2.41 MBThey say that the hardest thing about a podcast is getting through the first 10 episodes without giving up. Well, I made it. I would like to thank everyone that has taken the time to listen and provide feedback. And I will say Thank you to all those that listen to my podcast in the future as well.
Episode #10 - CI/CD Basics - Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery
December 16, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.13 MBIn this episode, we're going to start to delve into the topic of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CICD or CI/CD). There is a lot of information about the topic of CICD on the internet. This is my take on how to do it if you are dealing with a large organization with a lot of legacy software applications. Under these circumstance, you will find that you have to re-tool a lot of the build and deploy functionality because existing technology can be problematic to automate. We ...
10 - CI/CD Basics - Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery
December 16, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.13 MBIn this episode, we're going to start to delve into the topic of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CICD or CI/CD). There is a lot of information about the topic of CICD on the internet. This is my take on how to do it if you are dealing with a large organization with a lot of legacy software applications. Under these circumstance, you will find that you have to re-tool a lot of the build and deploy functionality because existing technology can be problematic to automate. We ...