Albert E. Whale, CHS CISA CISSP

Here's some links to different parts of my Homepage:      

• ABS Computer Technology, Inc. is the Company I work for. We provide Complete Consulting Services for Unix (HP, IBM, Sequent, Sun & Linux), Enterprise, Security & Network Management solutions (we are masters of HP OpenView products), and Database Solutions.

  We have significant experience in DNS, Sendmail, Mail Filters, Anti-Spamming, Anti-Viruses, IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems), Disaster Planning and Recovery, Encryption, VPNs, Secure WANs, as well as Security for the entire Enterprise. We are available for short or long term projects on a Corp to Corp basis. With over 18 years of expertise, we get the job done right, the first time!

  ABS Computer Technology, Inc - Developers of No-JunkMail.com - True SPAM Filtering for Business, ISPs and Internet Users - "Take control of your E-Mail again.". We provide In-House and Off-Site Solutions to fit your needs.

  SpamZapper Email Security for Business, ISPs and Internet Users.

  We are the Founding Sponsor Company of The Pittsburgh FBI - InfraGard.
  We are also a Member of The Pittsburgh Technology Council.
  

• PAPI Email List - Pennsylvania Parenthood Initiative
  The PAPI or Pennsylvania Parenthood Initiative is a Internet E-Mail List dedicated to the education, and encouragement for Joint Custody and pursuing the creation of more Equal Custody arrangement for the parties involved in Divorce in PA.
  The PAPI Mailing List is a Closed List (with sign up instructions on the Web Page above), with Information on an Adult Level.
  
  
• Father's Rights Network - February 1, 2000
  Recognized by Encyclopedia Britannica (Britannica.com) as one of the Best of the Internet
  
  
• Custody Resources - Plus MANY Parenting, Custody & Divorce References.
  Featured Rush Limbaugh Site- for the week of August 10, 1997.
  
• Web Tools & Other Interesting Sites
• My Work
• You can E-mail me at aewhale@abs-comptech.com - or at my Personal Website.
• Test your Internet Connection with just a Click!

Since many people I meet still don't realize that Pittsburgh isn't the smoggy and polluted city that they have envisioned from it's days of Steel making, I want to show you one of my favorite images of Pittsburgh, a view from Mt. Washington showing the three rivers and Point State Park with the fountain in all of it's glory.

My Work

I am a Computer Systems & Security Consultant currently residing in Pittsburgh, PA. My duties include establishing the Global DNS environment, Delivery of the Corporate E-Mail both internally and via the Internet, helping to establish better Unix & Network security, Unix Systems Administration for HP, IBM & Sequent .... and assisting where ever I can.

My areas of expertise is with Unix Systems Administration, Networking and Communications, C Programming, Informix & Oracle Database Administration & Programming with various toolsets.

If you are interested in some of the information I co-authored in the Informix FAQ , or if you need some Unix Admin FAQ's such as:

Work Related FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Aix FAQ

HP-UX FAQ

SUN Admin FAQ

DNS resources directory

Access HP - Welcome to Hewlett-Packard

HP OpenView

HP's IT Resource Center

Linux OnLine

Apache Server FAQ

Netscape FastTrack Server FAQ

Unix Socket Programming FAQ

HP's IT Resource Center First Forum Pros , Graduates and Wizards - July 10, 2000 HP recognizes the accomplishments of Berlene Herren (an HP Support Specialist) and myself. - Dec' 2000 - Finally achieved the Fourth Level - The First Crown in the Networking & OpenView Forums

In addition to my Technical Responsibilities for work, I am also affiliated with Parents without Partners (I'm the past President of the Monroeville, PA chapter), The National Congress for Fathers & Children and  most recently I've helped to establish The Pennsylvania Parenthood Initiative, or PAPI, come join us.

If you're really interested in more detailed information of my duties and responsibilities, here's my Resume - Microsoft Word Formatted or my PDF Formatted Resume.

Web Tools and other Internet References

Everyone is always asking me about some interesting Web Sites so that they can go 'NetSurfing'. Well by popular demand, here is the beginnings of my own 'Most Useful' of Net Reference.

• Dilbert-20040111.jpg - Hole in the Internet.
• Dilbert2005018313812.gif - Internet Phisihing - explained.
• Technology for Country Folk - Definitions with a Backwoods slant.
• Computer Assistance - Things you wish your computer had.
• A Bit of Trivia
• A Lotus Notes Support Engineer's View of Support - Provided by Greg Winn, HP Support
  This ones just for laughs folks.
• Leasons Learned - Good Reading for everyone
• For Those Who Take Life Too Seriously
• National Father's Return Day Resolution of US Senate on June 18, 1999
• Free Speech Fettered - John Stossel: Free Speech in America?
  "If we silence others from expressing themselves because we are afraid of what they might say, how will we ever learn about other people?" - zbassman04