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Join the brightest SolarWinds minds and IT industry influencers, as they cut through the jargon and give you the tools you need to grow and keep your tech knowledge razor-sharp. Come with questions—leave with actionable steps and practical insights. Have ideas for future episodes or topics? Tweet us @ SolarWinds using #TechPod.

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United States

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Join the brightest SolarWinds minds and IT industry influencers, as they cut through the jargon and give you the tools you need to grow and keep your tech knowledge razor-sharp. Come with questions—leave with actionable steps and practical insights. Have ideas for future episodes or topics? Tweet us @ SolarWinds using #TechPod.

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@solarwinds

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English


Episodes

Because I’m All About That (Data)base II

5/2/2023
As data infrastructure gets more complex, clarity is more important than ever. Our guest Blythe Morrow talks with hosts Sean Sebring and Ashley Adams about the importance of communication for Data pros, and how to speak so that people will listen. © 2023 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved

Duration:00:41:21

Because I’m All About That (Data)base....

4/4/2023
Is your database a junk drawer? Is it more like a black hole? If you’re afraid to look in there, join TechPod hosts Ashley Adams and Sean Sebring as they demystify Database with the help of Head Geek and resident Database expert Thomas LaRock. This episode will discuss the challenges database administrators face, and the tools they can use to address them. © 2023 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved

Duration:00:42:44

Because I’m All About That (Data)base....

3/28/2023

Duration:00:55:43

TechPod: Are you Observe-Able-IT?

2/28/2023
Observability: Industry buzzword, or the next evolution of IT? Our hosts, Chris Bowie and Sean Sebring discuss with SolarWinds Staff Product Marketing Manager Ashley Adams what it means and what it can do for you. © 2023 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved

Duration:00:33:49

Trends and Predictions—2023 and Beyond

1/13/2023
A new year means a new wave of tech trends and predictions, and though some may use a crystal ball or a good guess to make their predictions, our hosts have something better: Head Geeks™ Chrystal Taylor and Sascha Giese. Listen in as the group discusses the latest technology trends and makes projections on everything from tool sprawl to the rise of artificial intelligence. Who will be right? Only time will tell. © 2022 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved

Duration:00:45:00

A Very Merry TechPod

12/13/2022
TechPod gets into the holiday spirIT as hosts Sean Sebring and Chris Bowie are joined by THWACK Community Manager Kristen Piña-Flores to discuss what's on their IT wishlists for the upcoming year. Listen in as Sean and Chris reflect on their past year in IT, what they’re thankful for, and what their IT Resolutions are for 2023. © 2022 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved

Duration:00:49:46

It's All Tech to Me: Adjusting to an IT Career

11/8/2022
In today's ever-expanding job market, many people find themselves on a career path they never originally planned for - IT. So how do those "non-technical" people become "technical"? Join TechPod hosts Sean and Chris as they dissect their own experiences working in tech, learning how to grapple with unknowns, Observability, and the importance of diversity and unique thought in the tech world. © 2022 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved

Duration:00:51:30

Hybrid IT...It's Trendy?

10/13/2022
The IT Trends report is released by SolarWinds every year with predictions on what will be the most popular trends in IT during the upcoming months. As we enter the second half of 2022, hosts Sean Sebring and Chris Bowie unpack the SolarWinds 2022 IT Trends report with Professor Dr. Sally Eaves. The three discuss findings from the report, getting hybrid IT right, managing complexity, Observability, and even... time travel? © 2022 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved

Duration:00:43:18

IT Pro Day ’22—The Evolution of the IT Pro

9/13/2022
TechPod™ hosts Chris Bowie, Sean Sebring, and special guest Head Geek™ Chrystal Taylor talk about IT Pro Day, the evolution of the IT pro, and how roles have changed in an increasingly distributed and complex IT landscape. Tune in as they share their thoughts on “what makes an IT pro” and why IT pros deserve their day in the sun! © 2022 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved

Duration:00:46:07

Little Fires; Are They Worth IT?

8/16/2022
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m too busy putting out fires”? What if the only way to get ahead of those fires was to make way for change—to improve the foundations and infrastructure to reduce the fires you had to put out? This episode will discuss the fantastical balancing act of maintaining operational excellence while creating space for growth and improvement. © 2022 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved

Duration:00:41:25

SysAdmins: Then, Now, Always

7/29/2022
When you started as a systems administrator, you might have connected servers, swapped out hard drives, run down spare components, and dragged around a crash cart. Those days might not be completely over, but the chances you physically interact with your systems grow smaller and smaller each day. In an era of virtualization, cloud-first, and software as a service, where does this leave the lowly systems administrator? These questions and more are discussed and debated by Technical Content Manager for the SolarWinds® Community Kevin M. Sparenberg and SolarWinds Manager of Information Technology Noel Barbee on this episode. How you do your job may have changed, but the role in your organization is as important as ever. © 2022 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved.

Duration:00:45:15

How Data Meets Visualization

6/28/2022
When we think of alerts, we don’t necessarily think of them as things of beauty—until now. Join THWACK® Community Manager Ben Keen and Technical Content Manager Kevin M. Sparenberg in an energetic discussion on taking your data to the next level. Ben and Kevin discuss the importance of making your data appealing to improve the user experience, help make sense of your data, and benefit your end users with a cleaner and prettier experience. © 2022 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved.

Duration:00:48:57

Getting to Know the New THWACK Community Manager

5/17/2022
The SolarWinds community, THWACK.com, has a new community manager. Ben Keen has been an active voice in the community for years as a THWACK MVP and has now decided to join SolarWinds’ efforts to continue to have the greatest community out there. Ben will be joining as a regular voice here on TechPod as well bringing his many years of IT experience and passion for community to our conversations. In this episode, we’ll dive into his experience and hopes for the future of THWACK. © 2022 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved.

Duration:00:41:13

Monitoring for Managers: More Than a Cost Center

4/19/2022
SolarWinds own Senior Director of IT, Brad Cline, and Director of IT, Dr. Humberto Amador, join Head Geek Chrystal Taylor to discuss expanding the business’ view of IT as a cost center. Communication, collaboration, and documentation are all key skills used to be more effective and efficient in aligning with business leaders. Colored with stories and tactics from within the SolarWinds IT organization, our guests discuss these factors and share advice on improving relations between the business as a whole and the IT department. © 2022 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved.

Duration:00:51:32

Women in Tech: Owning Your Place at the Table

3/15/2022
In this episode of SolarWinds TechPod, Head Geek Chrystal Taylor is joined by Hannah Kohr and Katie Schraeder to discuss the benefits of communication and advocating for yourself to help tackle challenging conversations and grow your career. With differing backgrounds and experiences in tech, Chrystal, Hannah, and Katie aim to bring new perspectives and guidance for navigating the industry as a woman in tech. © 2022 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved.

Duration:00:47:40

THWACKcamp: Celebrating 10 Years of IT Learning

2/15/2022
Join SolarWinds Technical Content Manager for Community, Kevin M. Sparenberg, and Head Geek, Chrystal Taylor, as they reminisce on the 10-year history of SolarWinds virtual event, THWACKcamp. Whether you’re curious about the type of content you can expect at this year’s event or simply want to join them on memory lane, this TechPod will answer the question: Why THWACKcamp? Join the SolarWinds community, THWACK, in celebrating 10 years of THWACKcamp – the always free and completely virtual event for IT pros hoping to learn something new. © 2022 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved.

Duration:00:50:56

Monitoring For Managers: Business Alignment – The Bridge to UnITy

2/8/2022
While IT handles layered problems and often speaks in acronyms among other technical terms, we’re also challenged to collaborate with other departments who seemingly speak in a different language. How can we bridge the gap and work towards the same organizational goals, unifying our strategies and operations? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Humberto Amador, to discuss his IT journey and experiences, particularly his focus and affinity for uniting teams through strategic IT-business alignment. © 2022 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved.

Duration:00:32:23

SolarWinds Tech Predictions for 2022: Data Governance and Risk Aversion

1/25/2022
Join our Head Geeks in Part 2 of our 2022 Tech Predictions TechPod series where they share their thoughts on the rise of Chief Data Officers and data governance principles, risk aversion, and the need for tech pros to fine-tune nontechnical skill sets for career advancement. This podcast is provided for informational purposes only. © 2022 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved.

Duration:00:46:32

SolarWinds Tech Predictions for 2022: Observability

1/11/2022
It's a new year, ripe with new trends and technology. Join our Head Geeks as they dive into their 2022 Tech Predictions, beginning with observability – a term becoming prevalent among tech pros. Listen in as they share how cloud investments; the rise of AI/ML services; and the re-evaluation of tools, technology, and processes are driving the observability conversation. This podcast is provided for informational purposes only. © 2022 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved.

Duration:00:29:20

Monitoring Insights for Database Managers

12/28/2021
As part of our ongoing mini-series on Monitoring for Managers, Head Geek and database aficionado Kevin Kline teams up with fellow Head Geek Leon Adato to break down the essential things about databases and database monitoring a manager might need to know. This podcast is provided for informational purposes only. © 2021 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved.

Duration:01:05:41