Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Does foundational knowledge still matter for modern mentoring?

We break down whether decades-old principles hold up in today's fast-paced sysadmin environment. This episode of PDQ Patch Notes focuses on balancing deep technical expertise with the big-picture perspective needed to guide the next generation of IT professionals.

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