CompTIA EMEA Member and Partner Conference 2024

I’m really looking forward to EMEACon this year. Your session with Kwabena Fred on certification pathways sounds particularly exciting—there’s so much value in understanding how certifications can intersect with different career progressions. I’ll definitely be attending that one.
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CompTIA EMEA Member and Partner Conference 2024

The CompTIA EMEACon is coming up this month in London October 21-22! I hope to see a lot of CINners at the event! It is going to be a great time!

I am very excited to present with fellow CINner @Kwabena Fred on Monday, October 21st. Fred and I will present "Certification Roadmap: Career Progression and Intersections." We will discuss the various career pathways and how certifications will cross pathways. This is going to be a fun talk!

If you would like to hear more about the new CompTIA Expert series of certifications and their implications for instructors, I will also present a session on them on Monday afternoon. Be sure to check out the session "Product Roadmap: Expert Certifications."

Are you attending? Let's Sync up!

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AI-Powered Suno Transforms Left-Brain Trainers into Music Creators

Oh you should not have shared this with me. With my level of snark and twisted sense of humor...I think I'm going to end up abusing this...

Time for "Agent B" to hit the airwaves...

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We'll be looking for your playlist on Monday morning. Good day Rick.

AI-Powered Suno Transforms Left-Brain Trainers into Music Creators

This sounds amazing! ? As someone who loves to blend creativity with analysis, Suno seems like the perfect tool for crafting unique tunes tailored to any brand or project. The idea of generating two songs per prompt and being able to fine-tune them with specific genre keywords is a game-changer. I’m definitely excited to try this out—5 prompts a day means endless possibilities for experimenting! Thanks for sharing this innovative way to make music creation more accessible!
Thank you precious. Everybody needs to step away from the usual bump and grind to nourish the other part of our brains :).
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Network+ N10-009 - Course Pacing

Hello CIN Team,

Firstly, thank you Stephen and Don for a fantastic TTT series. I really enjoyed it.

I finally got my hands on the instructor resources for this new version of Network+ and I was looking at the pacing guide. I'm interested in the 5 day pacing which is what my academy is delivering courses to. I noticed that the 5 day sheet in the pacing guide has you doing 20 hour per day for 5 days :) I also noted that there were around 160 short labs for the learners to do which aren't part of the pacing. I thought the latest Sec+ (701) planner did a pretty good job of breaking things out into what to do in class and how to pace over 5 days. Does anyone have any recommendation on teaching over 5 days or is there a better planner in the works somewhere ?

Thanks
Rasheed
I had a similar issue when teaching Network+ on a 5-day schedule. What worked for me was focusing on core labs during class and assigning the rest as homework. For example, in my Security+ course, we covered essential hands-on labs in class and left around 50% for self-study. This helped us stay within the 5-day window without overwhelming the students with too many labs during sessions.

Hopefully, a refined pacing guide comes out, but this approach might help in the meantime!

Network+ N10-009 - Course Pacing

1. Prioritize Key Topics: Focus on the most critical topics that align with the exam objectives. This will ensure that students grasp the essential concepts needed for the certification
2.Break Down the Content: Similar to the Sec+ (701) planner, break down the content into manageable chunks. Create a detailed daily schedule that includes specific topics, activities, and labs. This will help keep the class on track and ensure that all necessary material is covered
3.Seek Feedback: After each day, gather feedback from your students. This will help you understand what’s working and what needs adjustment. You can then tweak your approach for the remaining days

Network+ N10-009 - Course Pacing

Hello CIN Team,

Firstly, thank you Stephen and Don for a fantastic TTT series. I really enjoyed it.

I finally got my hands on the instructor resources for this new version of Network+ and I was looking at the pacing guide. I'm interested in the 5 day pacing which is what my academy is delivering courses to. I noticed that the 5 day sheet in the pacing guide has you doing 20 hour per day for 5 days :) I also noted that there were around 160 short labs for the learners to do which aren't part of the pacing. I thought the latest Sec+ (701) planner did a pretty good job of breaking things out into what to do in class and how to pace over 5 days. Does anyone have any recommendation on teaching over 5 days or is there a better planner in the works somewhere ?

Thanks
Rasheed

AI-Powered Suno Transforms Left-Brain Trainers into Music Creators

This sounds amazing! ? As someone who loves to blend creativity with analysis, Suno seems like the perfect tool for crafting unique tunes tailored to any brand or project. The idea of generating two songs per prompt and being able to fine-tune them with specific genre keywords is a game-changer. I’m definitely excited to try this out—5 prompts a day means endless possibilities for experimenting! Thanks for sharing this innovative way to make music creation more accessible!

AI-Powered Suno Transforms Left-Brain Trainers into Music Creators

Suno Revolutionizes Music Creation for Analytical People Like You and Me​

Suno is an AI-powered music creation platform that offers significant potential for businesses across various industries. This innovative tool streamlines content creation, reduces costs and provides unique branding opportunities. Left-brainers can use Suno. After all, the music Suno gives you comes from your prompts.

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Getting Started with Suno​

Start by creating your account.

  • Visit suno.ai
  • Click “Sign Up”
  • Choose from Discord, Google, or Microsoft login options
  • Complete the registration process
  • Access your new Suno dashboard

Songs I Created​

Can you believe a left-brainer like me actually created music? My Suno screen name is Zeus Lives in California.

With the prompt “A synthesizer-driven song to go with scuba diving video in the Caribbean. Slow, mysterious and refreshing. Mix in water sounds,” I created at two instrumentals, Vacation (Time to Turn Off Your Phone) at https://suno.com/song/cac22c27-fd70-4ec8-a5fc-92c7003ee78c and Dive In (You Know You Want to be Here) at https://suno.com/song/365ee095-78bf-4068-8a15-bf45e69a9d93.

With the prompt “A bright and slow techno pop song about viewing aurora borealis alone at midnight. Spatial, mysterious and galactic,” I created two instrumentals, Bright Midnight Lights, at https://suno.com/song/a0e3d033-1aa3-4ab4-9d72-1a98439accb6 and Midnight Lights at My Piano, at https://suno.com/song/1532f546-36c8-4acc-b433-71e2520df0fc.

With the prompt, “A loud, powerful rock n roll song about racing classic cars and one of the drivers crashes. Dual guitars. Strong male singer. Loud guitar solo,” I created two rockers. The first one is Thunder Road (Feel it in My Bones) at https://suno.com/song/5563e8e0-8728-465e-a859-2a5030d87bb6 and Twisted Metal Again on Thunder Road, at https://suno.com/song/5413eebf-f5cd-4f71-b640-279a21d5a653.

Why Two at a Time?​

Suno receives your prompt and generates two songs. Although you get 50 credits per day, each prompt creates two songs at 5 credits each. Let me save you the math. Five prompts per day gets you 10 songs per day.

Creating Your First 5 Songs​

  • Click “Create” on the dashboard
  • Enter a description for your desired song
  • Toggle “Instrumental” if lyrics aren’t needed
  • Click “Create” to generate two song versions
  • Provide feedback using thumbs up/down icons
  • Repeat four more times

You Can Maximize Suno to Meet Your Tastes​

Customizing Music Style

  • Include specific genre keywords in your description (e.g., “upbeat corporate pop”)
  • Experiment with style combinations (e.g., “modern jazz fusion for product launch”)
  • Utilize Suno’s extensive style list to align with your brand identity

Tailoring Vocal Characteristics

  • Describe desired voice traits in your prompt (e.g., “professional male voice for company anthem”)
  • Use descriptive terms like “authoritative,” “friendly,” or “energetic” to match your brand voice
  • Adjust prompts based on results to fine-tune the output

Business Applications

  • Marketing and Advertising: Create custom jingles or background music for commercials and social media content
  • Brand Identity: Develop a unique sonic brand with consistent musical themes across all touchpoints
  • Content Creation: Generate background music for corporate videos, podcasts, or presentations
  • Event Planning: Produce custom music for corporate events, product launches, or trade shows
  • Customer Experience: Create on-hold music or in-store playlists that align with your brand

Cost-Effective Solution

  • Free tier: Up to 10 songs per day
  • Paid subscriptions: Increased daily song limits for higher volume needs

Best Practices for Business Users​

  • Consistency: Develop a “musical style guide” to ensure all Suno-generated content aligns with your brand
  • Experimentation: Test different prompts and styles to find the perfect fit for your business needs
  • Feedback Loop: Regularly gather input from team members and customers to refine your music strategy
  • Legal Considerations: Understand Suno’s licensing terms to ensure proper usage in commercial applications
  • Integration: Incorporate Suno-generated music into your existing content creation workflow
By leveraging Suno’s AI-driven music creation capabilities, you can enhance your brand presence, streamline content production, and create unique customer experiences. As with any new technology, the key to success lies in strategic implementation and continuous optimization to align with your specific business goals.

More​

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Addressing the Skills Gap: Bridging Theory and Practice in IT Education

One challenge we face as instructors is bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world IT skills. For example, students might excel in simulations but struggle with hands-on troubleshooting in real environments. How do you address this skills gap in your courses? I’ve incorporated more real-world scenarios into labs, but I’m curious about other techniques.

ssh -vvv -> debug messages



The server may inform the client of errors that prevented public key authentication from succeeding after authentication completes using a different method. These may be viewed by increasing the LogLevel to DEBUG or higher (e.g. by using the -v flag).
reference: https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/ssh.1.html

LogLevel - Gives the verbosity level that is used when logging messages from ssh(1). The possible values are: QUIET, FATAL, ERROR, INFO, VERBOSE, DEBUG, DEBUG1, DEBUG2, and DEBUG3. The default is INFO. DEBUG and DEBUG1 are equivalent. DEBUG2 and DEBUG3 each specify higher levels of verbose output.
reference: https://www.man7.org/linux/man-pages/man5/ssh_config.5.html

You may also refer to WikiBooks for more information on logging and troubleshooting, specific to OpenSSH:

OpenSSH/Logging and Troubleshooting - Wikibooks, open books for an open world


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ssh -vvv -> debug messages

The server may inform the client of errors that prevented public key authentication from succeeding after authentication completes using a different method. These may be viewed by increasing the LogLevel to DEBUG or higher (e.g. by using the -v flag).
reference: https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/ssh.1.html

LogLevel - Gives the verbosity level that is used when logging messages from ssh(1). The possible values are: QUIET, FATAL, ERROR, INFO, VERBOSE, DEBUG, DEBUG1, DEBUG2, and DEBUG3. The default is INFO. DEBUG and DEBUG1 are equivalent. DEBUG2 and DEBUG3 each specify higher levels of verbose output.
reference: https://www.man7.org/linux/man-pages/man5/ssh_config.5.html

You may also refer to WikiBooks for more information on logging and troubleshooting, specific to OpenSSH:

I hope this helps!
Thanks for sharing
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ssh -vvv -> debug messages

When the ssh command is executed, with either 1, 2, or 3 -v switches, it outputs various debug messages. Does anyone know a resource that will provide an explanation for the debug messages that appear in the output?
To understand the debug messages from the `ssh` command, you can adjust the `LogLevel` in the SSH configuration. Setting it to DEBUG or using the `-v` flag will show more detailed output about authentication failures. For more information, check the SSH man pages ssh(1)(https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/ssh.1.html) and ssh_config(5)(https://www.man7.org/linux/man-pages/man5/ssh_config.5.html)). Additionally, WikiBooks has useful resources on logging and troubleshooting with OpenSSH.

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