Welcome to Ahrenstorff.us


Hi, I'm Rodd Ahrenstorff and welcome to my site. I have put this online for my written material and other tidbits. Hopefully, you'll find something useful or enjoyable. I'm the Director of IT Systems for a local not-for-profit mental health facility, open source advocate, and outdoor enthusiast.


This image picture shows Roughlock Falls valley, illustrating the beauty and tranquility of the Black Hills National Forest just up the road from my home. Here are a few resources for enjoying your stay in the Black Hills:


Black Hills Linux User Group


I'm a founding member of the Black Hills Linux User Group in Rapid City, SD. If your in the area and would like to join a LUG, please check our site for meeting information and subscribe to the mailing list. Our members range from newbies to experienced network administrators and above all, we try to learn and have fun. A few topics from previous meetings are listed below:


  • Shell Scripting
  • Gimp Tutorial
  • Installing & Configuring Cacti
  • IPCop Firewall Review