About IT Diversified
IT Toolbox for Systems Administrators
Our Mission
IT Diversified is a technical knowledge resource built by practitioners, for practitioners. The site serves as an IT toolbox for systems administrators — a place where hands-on guides, configuration walkthroughs, and real-world insights come together to help IT professionals solve problems and grow their skills.
Coverage spans cloud infrastructure (AWS), virtualization (VMware), application delivery (Radware AppDirector), Microsoft technologies, HashiCorp tooling, and more. Every article is grounded in practical experience — not theory.
The Authors
Content on IT Diversified is written by Bryan Krausen and Dan Kelly, two systems administrators who share a passion for documenting what they learn and helping others navigate complex IT environments.
Between them, the authors have published in-depth series on AWS CloudFormation, certification preparation guides for multiple AWS tracks, Radware AppDirector configuration deep-dives, VMware vSphere hardening and migration walkthroughs, and career-focused pieces reflecting on life in IT.
What You'll Find Here
- AWS Certification Guides — study tips and exam experiences for Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, and Advanced Networking
- VMware Articles — vRealize Operations Manager, Site Recovery Manager, vCenter migration, and vSphere hardening
- Radware AppDirector — dispatch methods, DNS persistency, RADIUS authentication, GSLB, and health checks
- Microsoft & PowerShell — Desired State Configuration, DFS/DFSR, and patch management
- HashiCorp Tools — Consul, Vault, and cloud infrastructure automation
- Home Lab & Career — building a learning environment and navigating an IT career
Event Coverage
IT Diversified has featured recaps and insights from industry events including AWS re:Invent 2017 and Cloud Field Day 2, as well as local community gatherings like the Louisville VMUG meeting.