What it Takes to THRIVE in EUC

About this episode

D.J. Eshelman discusses the significance of End User Computing in IT careers and the skills required for success.

In this episode of 'How to Thrive in I.T.', host D.J. Eshelman delves into End User Computing (EUC) and its importance as an option for IT careers. Emphasizing that EUC is not ideal for career starters, he explains the necessary skills, including understanding technologies like Active Directory, hypervisors, cloud services, and networking. The episode includes insights on a forthcoming Virtual Expo and a promotional segment for D.J.'s ' Be A Citrix Hero' program . Real-world examples underscore the value of an integrated knowledge base in achieving success in EUC. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:23 Why EUC is Still Relevant 02:35 Skills Needed for Success in EUC 04:45 Real-World Examples and Tips 07:46 Resource of the Week: Virtual Expo 10:24 Episode Sponsor: Be A Citrix Hero 12:21 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 13:04 Conclusion and Call to Action Not one... but TWO songs for this episode. Enjoy!

People in this episode

Host: D.J. Eshelman

Topics covered

• End User Computing
• IT careers
• skills for success
• real-world examples
• Virtual Expo
• Citrix

Keywords

• End User Computing
• IT careers
• Active Directory
• cloud services
• networking
• Citrix
• Virtual Expo

Sponsors

Be A Citrix Hero

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