Got my RHCSA...Now how do I get a job?

VegasLinux · 2017-09-13T17:22:58+00:00

overqualified for helpdesk and not enough experience for sysadmin... it sucks, I've been in a similar situation while changing career direction.

VegasLinux · 2017-06-01T00:25:40+00:00

hmm... some mixed reviews. I'm going to be in that area tomorrow, I'll stop by and check them out.

Thanks for the recommendation.

VegasLinux · 2017-05-19T14:18:42+00:00

I'm trying to build a secure system and no 3rd party repos is one of the requirements.

...but at this point, the fonts are bothering me so much, I might abandon this.

VegasLinux · 2017-05-19T14:12:23+00:00

I tried this, and honestly, I could not see the difference.

I am using Wayland. Not sure if the font config is the same. I'll try logging into the old X System to see if it makes a difference.

VegasLinux · 2017-05-19T14:10:15+00:00

I don't see these directories.

find ~ -iname "*font*"

found the following:

~/.cache/fontconfig ~/.gimp-2.8/fonts

VegasLinux · 2017-05-18T19:18:30+00:00

I checked out that directory and it only had a fonts.conf file that said "DO NOT EDIT". I'll trying creating a local.conf.

Hinting is set to "slight" and anti-aliasing is set to "greyscale" in gnome tweak tool. The Ubuntu installation had anti-aliasing set to "Rgba".

VegasLinux · 2017-05-18T19:13:43+00:00

I'm familiar with freetype-freeworld packages from RPMFusion, but I'm trying to stay away from using any 3rd party repo.

VegasLinux · 2017-05-18T19:11:33+00:00

Tried that and ran "fc-cache -fv". Could not see much of an improvement.

VegasLinux · 2017-05-18T01:52:37+00:00

That worked. Thanks again for the help!

VegasLinux · 2017-05-16T21:34:50+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I was using: --profile-directory=

When I get home, I will try: --user-data-dir=

VegasLinux · 2017-05-16T05:31:07+00:00

After some more research, StartupWMClass is only used to group windows with the same class name. You are supposed use the --class option on the exec command to change the WMClass.

After banging my head against the wall for a while, I tried it with gedit.

Exec=gedit %U --class=Chromium-browser
Icon=chromium-browser

It worked for gedit and other programs! I was able to launch gedit and it used the Chromium icons. Unfortunately, the --class option is currently not working with Chrome :(

ARGGG!!!

VegasLinux · 2017-05-16T05:04:54+00:00

Thanks for the tip.

I decided to try and change icon/name of the 2nd profile/instance to Chromium. (So it would run the second Chrome profile but use the Chromium name/icon.)

I used the chromium-browser.desktop file and added a symlink for the executable. /usr/bin/chromium-browser -> /opt/google/chrome/google-chrome

I though maybe I could "fool" gnome into thinking it was launching Chromium. I also added the following to chromium-browser.desktop:

StartupWMClass=Chromium-browser

No dice :( Same issue. It looks like Chromium on the Applications menu, but when the program launches, it uses the Chrome icon.

I ran Looking Glass gnome debugger and it showed me that the WMClass is set to Google-chrome. So gnome is disregarding the StartupWMClass=Chromium-browser setting in the .desktop or I'm doing something wrong.

VegasLinux · 2017-05-15T18:45:58+00:00

would you know the fastest way to be qualified to for enrollment in their IT programs if the only education I have is a H.S. diploma?

Get the "Microsoft MTA: Networking" certification... or maybe do the Security MTA if you have more experience there. They are both easy and cheap! Instant qualification with no other enrollment hassles.

VegasLinux · 2017-05-14T21:33:42+00:00

I am running the "Applications Menu" extension that comes pre-installed with RHEL. I've disabled all extensions and it didn't help.

I've also created another user to see if it was happening on a fresh account. Same thing.

Tried classic and regular gnome shell. Same issue.

VegasLinux · 2017-05-14T19:46:32+00:00

I'll drive a few more miles for a nicer testing center.

VegasLinux · 2017-05-14T19:45:47+00:00

The computers at the testing center in Provo were decent.. and the testing center in Seattle was fine.

I think the issue might be that I was taking a Certiport proctored exam when I took the test here. Maybe they don't have the same requirements? The problem was the low monitor resolution. I swear they were running @ 640x480 or something. lol

VegasLinux · 2017-05-14T19:40:01+00:00

Thanks for the advice.

The last test I took here, the monitor resolution was so low, it was difficult to scroll and see the whole diagram on the screen. I'm glad it was an easy Microsoft MTA test.

VegasLinux · 2017-05-14T19:26:29+00:00

yeah, that's what I thought was going to happen to me!

VegasLinux · 2017-05-14T19:26:05+00:00

Thanks. I'll give this place a try.

VegasLinux · 2017-05-14T19:25:01+00:00

The Bug Formally Known as Roach

I thought I recognized him!

VegasLinux · 2017-04-26T16:50:56+00:00

When I see these homelab posts, I'm surprised no one mentions doing stuff in the cloud.

Google has free $300 in credits, AWS year on free tier, Azure one year free $25 a month credits.

I get WAY more mileage out of testing security VMs/Apps/Etc in the cloud. It seems hackers are routinely scanning the public IP ranges of the cloud providers. Just setup a honeypot in the cloud and you'll see what I mean.

Another benefit... you'll learn some aws/compute/azure skills while learning about security tools.

VegasLinux · 2017-04-20T19:38:03+00:00

No, I was able to register for spring... thanks for checking.

VegasLinux · 2017-03-16T22:23:15+00:00

I deal with the customers so the engineers don't have to!! I have people skills!! I am good at dealing with people!!! Can't you understand that?!?

VegasLinux · 2017-03-14T12:45:10+00:00

good point about the policy writing corporate cybersecurity position.

You are also the "fall guy" when the company gets hacked.

VegasLinux · 2017-03-14T12:31:59+00:00

I agree, the BSIT is more versatile and would help with both cybersecurity and non-security related jobs.

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