Install and Run Containers on Linux Virtual Machines – LXD/LXC

Objectives This tutorial is one part of a containers series of tutorials that will walk the reader through installation of tools that can run applications in containers. By the end of these tutorials the reader will be able to Install services (container engines) that can run containers using tools such as LXD/LXC, Docker, or Podman. […]

Launch Linux Virtual Machines with Multipass

Objectives The following tutorial will demonstrate how to use a convenient tool from Canonical called Multipass to launch Ubuntu Linux virtual machines with ease Prerequisites Linux, MacOS or Windows Operating System Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB preferred) Introduction Linux is an essential building block in almost all IT ecosystems powering web servers, mobile phones […]

Install and Run Cockpit on Linux Virtual Machines

Objectives This tutorial will walk you through installing the user-friendly Linux sysadmin web console tool Cockpit Prerequisites Installed Linux OS (this tutorial uses the Debian-based Linux distro Ubuntu) Introduction Linux is extremely useful and powerful but due to its flexibility, extensibility, and versatility as an operating system with a plethora of utilities, it can be […]

Data Science Tips & Teaching Methodology from an Instructor

This blog post was written by WeCloudData’s Data Science Instructor, Vinny Nguyen. Hi! I’m Vinny and I’m a data science instructor here at WeCloudData. I’d like to tell you a little about my journey through data science, some tips I’ve learned along the way, and how that influences our teaching methodology here at WeCloudData. Transitioning […]

4 Reasons to Choose WeCloudData

This blog post was written by WeCloudData’s Data Science Instructor, Tianshu Luan. “To get the best result, students and faculty should work together to find the correct method of learning.” About Me I am a career switcher to the data scientist role. I graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree and was teaching Mathematics and […]

How WeCloudData Supports Students in their Learning Journey

This blog post was written by WeCloudData’s Assistant Instructor and Program Manager, Sonia Chhay. Hi, my name is Sonia and I am a Data Science (DS) Assistant Instructor (for the full-time program) and Program Manager at WeCloudData. During my undergrad at UofT, I majored in Statistics & Cognitive Science and was a teaching assistant (TA) […]

Data Engineering Series #2: Cloud Services and FOSS in Data Engineer’s World

Data Engineering Series #1: 10 Key tech skills you need, to become a competent Data Engineer. Data Engineering Series #2: Cloud Services and FOSS in Data Engineer’s world “Open Source (OSS) frameworks have improved the quality of Big Data processing with its diverse set of tools addressing numerous use cases In fact, if you are a […]

Looking to Upskill During the Pandemic? Here’s What Bootcamp Grads Have to Say on COVID-19 Experience

The newest article by Taylor Nichols on switchup shows that the move to online was more popular than people thought it would be. Turns out change can bring new opportunities and be great! Last Updated: September 21, 2020 Click on the link below and check out the article for yourself! https://www.prweb.com/releases/switchups_new_coding_bootcamp_rankings_offer_chance_to_boost_skills_and_career_opportunities_during_pandemic/prweb17413105.htm Key Insights Remote tools and […]