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Jochen Kirstätter

Jochen Kirstätter

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Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Administration Inside Out
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Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Administration Inside Out

For a software development job I had to set up a Microsoft SharePoint 2013 test lab, and honestly without this book it wouldn't have been possible.

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    Jochen Kirstätter
3 min read
Social eCommerce by Stephan Spencer, Jimmy Harding & Jennifer Sheahan
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Social eCommerce by Stephan Spencer, Jimmy Harding & Jennifer Sheahan

Although, using and running paid advertising services for some of my clients I still came across a big pile of improvements. The authors describe the benefits of shifting away from plain numbers in terms of search engine ranking towards conversions (and therefore earning money) very well.

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    Jochen Kirstätter
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Review: Emtel Wingle a.k.a. Huawei E8231
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Review: Emtel Wingle a.k.a. Huawei E8231

The Wingle - a WiFi dongle - by Emtel is identical to a regular USB surf stick, the Wingle offers an instant WiFi hot-spot as soon as powered up.

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    Jochen Kirstätter
3 min read
MSCC: Shellshock Survival Guide
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MSCC: Shellshock Survival Guide

Shellshock is one the most dangerous security holes that has hit the internet, since heartbleed. BASH is a widely used shell found in Servers and embedded appliances. It allows hackers to run remote code, and potentially take over your servers.

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    Jochen Kirstätter
3 min read
How to avoid accidental app purchase
Android

How to avoid accidental app purchase

Handing over your Droid to one of your children might be an option to entertain them but be aware that one of the highest revenue is generated by advertisement, app and in-app purchases. Sometimes, this might be kind of surprising for you to discover that your credit card has been charged.

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    Jochen Kirstätter
5 min read
MSCC: Entrepreneurship and start-up culture (in Mauritius)
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MSCC: Entrepreneurship and start-up culture (in Mauritius)

Seriously, even though the idea of starting a business right after graduation might be tempting, take into consideration that there's a lot to learn and it's definitely not the big bucks you should after. Building your own company takes a lot of energy and investment in terms of time and money. Be smart, learn from others' experience, team up in start-up if you prefer a more flexible life-style.

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    Jochen Kirstätter
15 min read
Already 3,333 tweets...
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Already 3,333 tweets...

3,333 tweets since February 2010 is almost nothing compared to some of my fellows here from Mauritius...

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    Jochen Kirstätter
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Game Review: Monument Valley
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Game Review: Monument Valley

The game caught my attention based on the simplicity of the design and the aspect that it seems to be an isometric design. The game relies heavily on optical illusions in order to guide to the silent princess Ida through her illusory adventure of impossible architecture and forgiveness.

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    Jochen Kirstätter
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Vacations on Rodrigues 2014
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Vacations on Rodrigues 2014

This time I'm writing some lines on my (and my family's) activities during our long weekend stay on Rodrigues.

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    Jochen Kirstätter
3 min read
Visiting the Emtel Data Centre
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Visiting the Emtel Data Centre

Given the feedback that there will be upcoming changes in prices the facilities at the Emtel data centre are getting more and more competitive and interesting for local companies, especially small and medium enterprises.

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    Jochen Kirstätter
6 min read
SUPINFO International University in Mauritius
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SUPINFO International University in Mauritius

Since a while I'm considering to pick up my activities as a student and I'd like to get a degree in Computer Science. Personal motivation I mean after all this years as a

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    Jochen Kirstätter
4 min read
MSCC: Purpose and benefits of Version Control Systems (VCS)
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MSCC: Purpose and benefits of Version Control Systems (VCS)

MSCC meeting of June: You're working in IT and not using any kind of version control system? Sorry, then you're doing something wrong!

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    Jochen Kirstätter
8 min read
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Opinions expressed here are my own and may not reflect those of people I work with, my wife, the kids, the community, etc. Unless I'm quoting someone, they're just my own views.

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