Building Your IT Toolbox: Free Open-Source Tools in Action
No Budgets Harmed. No Corners Cut. Just Powerful IT.
Ready to level up your IT game without spending a dime? Join us for a hands-on session where we dive into the free, open-source tools Bellarmine University relies on to manage and monitor their network and systems. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how these tools keep everything running smoothly—from tracking hardware and IP addresses to monitoring network performance and centralizing logs—all in real time.
Whether you’re an IT newbie or a seasoned pro, this session will show you how to take control of your IT stack, make life easier, and get more done without breaking the budget.
Here’s what’s in the toolbox:
- Netbox: Keep your hardware and IPs organized
- Zabbix: Watch your network like a hawk
- Elastic Stack: Centralize your logs and find answers fast
- …and more!
All of these tools are completely free—but they really shine when you know how to use them. We’ll show you how to master them like a pro and use them with confidence.
Why you should attend:
- Hands-on insights from real IT pros
- Tips and tricks to get the most from free tools
- Walk away ready to build your own IT toolbox
Register today and start building your own IT toolbox!
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
LOCATION:
JCPS Center for Professional Learning
3903 Atkinson Square Drive
Louisville, KY 40218
Raffle Prizes
Register and attend for a chance to win this month’s raffle prizes!
About the Presenter
Tony Morrow is the Principal Solutions Architect at Bellarmine University’s Information Technology Department. With 10 years of experience, he is considered a jack-of-all-trades, assisting with managing the University’s network, security, and wireless infrastructure; server and virtual environment; and designs solutions using PowerShell whenever possible. Tony is an avid technology nerd and race car fan with more knowledge than any one person should have.
































































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