Docker Desktop on Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Elite
I recently pulled the trigger on a new Surface Pro 11 with the Snapdragon X Elite to replace an aging Surface Pro laptop that I have been using for 3…
Month: July 2024
MacVLAN Docker Configuration and Virtual Switch Setup in VMware ESXi
If you are working with Docker containers, one of the challenges and skills that you need to effectively spin up containerized workloads is understanding Docker networking. There is a neat…
Proxmox Mini PC Monster Running 150 Virtual Machines!
Recently, I reviewed the Geekom AE7 Mini PC with the Ryzen 7840HS processor and 32 GB of memory. While I didn’t have the RAM modules I wanted to have to…
Upgrading Minisforum MS-01 RAM to 96 GB
The Minisforum MS-01 is a fantastic home lab server that I think fits the bill for most to run or start running their own home lab virtualization environment. It has…
Best Docker Container Commands You Aren’t Using
Docker has a lot of functionality from the command line and has built-in commands that allow doing a lot of different things with your containers. However, there are several Docker…
Install CyberArk Conjur Open Source Secrets Management
Managing secrets is an extremely important part of DevOps and keeping things secure, whether you are housing secrets for your infrastructure as code, or other tasks. I have been a…
New Scheduled Task to Delete Snapshots in vSphere 8.0 Update 3
In case you have not seen as of yet, one of the new features that is a welcomed addition to vSphere 8.0 Update 3 is a new built-in scheduled task…
Mini PC Server Rack Mount Options
Since I am getting more and more mini PCs in the home lab data center and since I have a traditional server rack that makes housing everything much easier, I…
OpenShift Local on Windows 11 and Troubleshooting Errors
With all the tumult across the virtualization space this year, many have been looking at alternative solutions to running virtualized environments, containers, VMs, etc. There are many great solutions out…
7 Hashicorp Vault Alternatives in 2024
Hashicorp Vault is a popular solution for ones looking at secrets management with DevOps and other workflows. However, there are alternatives out there that have similar features and may offer…