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Author: Brandon Lee

Brandon Lee is the Senior Writer, Engineer and owner at Virtualizationhowto.com, and a 7-time VMware vExpert, with over two decades of experience in Information Technology. Having worked for numerous Fortune 500 companies as well as in various industries, He has extensive experience in various IT segments and is a strong advocate for open source technologies. Brandon holds many industry certifications, loves the outdoors and spending time with family. Also, he goes through the effort of testing and troubleshooting issues, so you don't have to.
Meet kubectl-ai: Google Just Delivered the Best Tool for Kubernetes Management
AI

Meet kubectl-ai: Google Just Delivered the Best Tool for Kubernetes Management

There is no question that the world of Kubernetes is evolving fast. The AI revolution has also brought about some tremendously helpful tools to work with and on Kubernetes clusters.…

by Brandon LeeMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025
Self-Hosting LLMs with Docker and Proxmox: How to Run Your Own GPT
AI

Self-Hosting LLMs with Docker and Proxmox: How to Run Your Own GPT

One of the coolest things that you can self-host is large language models (LLMs) like GPT. AI has transformed everything from writing content to coding. However, if you want to…

by Brandon LeeMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025
My Top 3 Proxmox Server Builds for Performance and Efficiency
Proxmox

My Top 3 Proxmox Server Builds for Performance and Efficiency

I have had so much fun the past few months building Proxmox servers based around Minisforum boards that have come out on the market as of recently, including the BD795M,…

by Brandon LeeMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025
The Real First Step to DevOps: Mastering Containers with Docker
DevOps

The Real First Step to DevOps: Mastering Containers with Docker

As with any discipline, there are many different paths that lead to the same goal. However, there are certain skills that are foundational to learning the skill you are attempting…

by Brandon LeeMay 12, 2025May 12, 2025
Top Docker Performance Tweaks on Low-Power Hardware
Containers

Top Docker Performance Tweaks on Low-Power Hardware

There are two things that I highly recommend for modern home lab environments, Docker and low-power mini PCs. Docker provides a much more efficient way to run apps compared to…

by Brandon LeeMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025
How to Mirror Your On-Premises GitLab Repo to GitLab Cloud for Resiliency
Computers

How to Mirror Your On-Premises GitLab Repo to GitLab Cloud for Resiliency

I use Gitlab extensively in the home lab for various purposes and running my CI/CD pipelines. Even though I back up my Gitlab environment and container data, I still want…

by Brandon LeeMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025
Future-Proof Your Home Server: Why NVMe, ZFS, and 10GbE Are Non-Negotiable in 2025
home lab

Future-Proof Your Home Server: Why NVMe, ZFS, and 10GbE Are Non-Negotiable in 2025

All of us want to know that our investments are going to last at least as long as possible. When you make an investment in your home lab, the same…

by Brandon LeeMay 7, 2025May 8, 2025
Checkmate Monitoring for Free Open Source Docker Solution for Uptime Monitoring
home lab

Checkmate Monitoring for Free Open Source Docker Solution for Uptime Monitoring

I am always on the lookout for great new open-source tools for monitoring and management in the home lab and in production environments. I am a huge fan of Uptime…

by Brandon LeeMay 6, 2025May 6, 2025
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus Review as a Home Lab Server
Mini PC & Server

GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus Review as a Home Lab Server

Many home lab enthusiasts or those that want to get into a home lab are looking for low power options to minimize the spend on running a lab server. Enterprise…

by Brandon LeeMay 5, 2025May 8, 2025
Minisforum N5 Pro NAS might replace our home lab servers with AI storage?
home lab

Minisforum N5 Pro NAS might replace our home lab servers with AI storage?

I have to say that this is one that I am really excited about. The Minisforum N5 Pro NAS will be Minisforum’s first foray into the NAS world. However, they…

by Brandon LeeMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

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