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Year: 2023

K3s vs K8s: The Best Kubernetes Home Lab Distribution
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K3s vs K8s: The Best Kubernetes Home Lab Distribution

You may have seen Kubernetes distros referred to as K3s and K8s. These are actually different. They are both certified Kubernetes distributions. One is the original “stock” Kubernetes version and…

by Brandon LeeJuly 20, 2023August 15, 2024
Proton Pass Review: Password Manager that Hides Your Email Address
Security

Proton Pass Review: Password Manager that Hides Your Email Address

With identity theft and breached credentials all over the news, password managers have become necessary to help generate strong, unique passwords. Proton AG, a Swiss-based company revered for pioneering the…

by Brandon LeeJuly 19, 2023August 15, 2024
Openscap: Open Source Vulnerability and Compliance Scanner
Security

Openscap: Open Source Vulnerability and Compliance Scanner

Creating a new Kubernetes cluster in Portainer

by Brandon LeeJuly 18, 2023August 15, 2024
Best Docker Containers Commands You Need to Know
Containers

Best Docker Containers Commands You Need to Know

Understanding the basics when working with Docker is important. Let’s look at the best Docker containers commands you need to know to master working with Docker. Docker in the home…

by Brandon LeeJuly 17, 2023August 15, 2024
ESXTOP commands: The Ultimate Guide
VMware

ESXTOP commands: The Ultimate Guide

When your virtual machines or ESXi hosts hit performance snags, it’s key to know how to identify and fix these issues. A really useful tool you can use is ESXTOP.…

by Brandon LeeJuly 14, 2023August 15, 2024
10 gig switch vs 2.5 gig vs 1 gig: Which do you need?
Networking

10 gig switch vs 2.5 gig vs 1 gig: Which do you need?

There are so many choices among network switches these days. Especially in the home lab or consumer market there are now great choices for 10 gig, 2.5 gig, and 1…

by Brandon LeeJuly 13, 2023August 15, 2024
Sophos Firewall Home Edition: Excellent Home Lab Firewall
Security

Sophos Firewall Home Edition: Excellent Home Lab Firewall

Sophos Firewall Home Edition is a fully functional security appliance designed specifically for home users. However, it also is an excellent choice as a router/firewall for your home lab environment.…

by Brandon LeeJuly 12, 2023August 15, 2024
Top 5 Home Lab Storage Solutions in 2023
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Top 5 Home Lab Storage Solutions in 2023

For many, starting with locally attached storage is a good way to add storage to your server. However, as your home lab grows, there other solutions that can be used.…

by Brandon LeeJuly 11, 2023August 15, 2024
Headlamp: Kubernetes Dashboard Openlens Alternative
Kubernetes

Headlamp: Kubernetes Dashboard Openlens Alternative

Headlamp is a really good tool that reduces needing the learn the inner workings of working with Kubernetes. It gives you a desktop app that brings the Kubernetes dashboard to…

by Brandon LeeJuly 10, 2023August 15, 2024
NAKIVO Backup and Replication v10.9 GA: New Bare-Metal Recovery and Malware Scan Features
Backup Software

NAKIVO Backup and Replication v10.9 GA: New Bare-Metal Recovery and Malware Scan Features

True to their aggressive release cycle, NAKIVO has released the GA version of v10.9. This version introduces new features to enhance malware protection, streamline physical server recovery, and support the…

by Brandon LeeJuly 7, 2023August 15, 2024

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