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Proxmox
Clone Proxmox LXC Containers with Terraform Automation
I love automation, especially when testing out new things in the home lab. Recently, I have been running performance and density tests on mini PCs in the home lab. These have produced some incredible results. However, in working with my…
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Containers
Hashicorp Vault Docker Install Steps: Kubernetes Not Required!
If you are doing much DevOps and working with terraform code, Ansible, or other IaC, having a secure place to store secrets so your code doesn’t have those secrets hard coded is a great way to make sure secrets and…
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VMware
NVMe Memory Tiering Configuration in VMware: 4x Your RAM!
There have been a lot of new features added recently in the VMware vSphere world, and especially with VMware vSphere 8.0 Update 3. Just when you think that you might find a vSphere alternative or think there is another solution…
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Kubernetes
Minikube vs K3s: Pros and Cons for DevOps and Developers
Kubernetes is a must-have skill for developers and DevOps professionals in 2025 and beyond. It has become the go-to solution for running containers with high availability. Many developers and DevOps teams start by setting up a local Kubernetes cluster for…
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Proxmox
Proxmox Network Configuration for Beginners including VLANs
Let’s look at Proxmox network configuration for beginners and see how you can get jump started with using it for virtualization. Table of contentsOverview of Proxmox network configurationWhat is the Linux Bridge?The Proxmox Linux BridgeChanging your IP via the command…
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Kubernetes
Kubernetes Home Lab: Ultimate Guide for 2025!
Kubernetes can seem intimidating to get started with, but like any technology, the more you work with it and learn how it operates, the more confident you’ll feel using it in production. One of the best ways to get comfortable…
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Proxmox
Proxmox Storage Configuration for Beginners
Proxmox is gaining steam as the leading open-source hypervisor. It is already the “home lab darling” among the community and it is gaining traction in the enterprise as well. One of the first things you will want to do with…
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Kubernetes
K9s Tool Alternative for Managing Kubernetes
When managing Kubernetes, having the right tool for the job is key and there are many great tools out there. One tool that many use for managing Kubernetes from the command line is K9s. However, if you are looking for…
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home lab
Best 5 Home Server Projects to start learning Docker in 2025
I am a huge fan of projects to get started with using and becoming familiar with Docker. I think we will continue to see a shift to containerization from VMs due to the massive cost hikes from Broadcom. Most organizations…
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Containers
Docker Stop All Containers in 3 Ways
If you are working with Docker for the first time or starting to run multiple docker containers on a single host or across multiple hosts, you are probably starting to manage the hosts and running into just day-to-day housekeeping items…
