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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.
Proxmox 8.1 New Features and Download with Software-Defined Network and Secure Boot
Proxmox

Proxmox 8.1 New Features and Download with Software-Defined Network and Secure Boot

The Proxmox 8.1 hypervisor has been released with great new features. The official information and documentation show it is a worthy upgrade for Proxmox 8 systems. Highlights include new software-defined…

by Brandon LeeNovember 27, 2023August 20, 2024
Dockge Fancy Docker Stack Manager
Containers

Dockge Fancy Docker Stack Manager

I have been a big fan of the Uptime Kuma project by developer Louis Lam, and it is a great addition to the home lab. Louis also has a new…

by Brandon LeeNovember 24, 2023August 20, 2024
Broadcom VMware Buyout: 5 Things to do Now
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Broadcom VMware Buyout: 5 Things to do Now

I know many are thinking these days, what is the future for VMware? It is a great company, and I know a lot of great people that work there. The…

by Brandon LeeNovember 23, 2023November 25, 2023
TrueNAS Virtual Machine Configuration: Step-by-Step Tips
home lab

TrueNAS Virtual Machine Configuration: Step-by-Step Tips

TrueNAS provides a powerful platform for running a homelab. It provides a “LAN in a CAN” approach to running everything from NAS storage, virtual machines, and containerized applications, including vanilla…

by Brandon LeeNovember 22, 2023December 18, 2023
OpenSpeedTest Server Self-hosted Network Speed Test in Docker
home lab

OpenSpeedTest Server Self-hosted Network Speed Test in Docker

Checking speeds in your network is a great way to troubleshoot and also keep a check on performance metrics. If you are like me, you have probably relied on publicly…

by Brandon LeeNovember 21, 2023August 20, 2024
Is Microsoft Hyper-V Dead?
Virtualization

Is Microsoft Hyper-V Dead?

Microsoft Hyper-V is Microsoft’s answer to the world of virtualization. In my opinion, Hyper-V has always been behind the curve that VMware has set in terms of features and capabilities.…

by Brandon LeeNovember 20, 2023August 20, 2024
Test-NetConnection: A Comprehensive Guide to Network Connectivity Testing
Networking

Test-NetConnection: A Comprehensive Guide to Network Connectivity Testing

Having a reliable network is crucial for businesses and individuals alike, making the test-netconnection command an invaluable tool for troubleshooting and ensuring seamless connectivity. Command line utilities have long been the…

by Brandon LeeNovember 17, 2023August 20, 2024
Top Home Lab Upgrades this Black Friday 2023
home lab

Top Home Lab Upgrades this Black Friday 2023

If you are like me, you start thinking about home lab upgrades as we get closer to the black Friday deals. Generally speaking, you can get some great deals for…

by Brandon LeeNovember 16, 2023November 22, 2023
Rancher Desktop vs Docker Desktop: A Detailed Comparison
Containers

Rancher Desktop vs Docker Desktop: A Detailed Comparison

Desktop container tools are great for developers, DevOps professionals, and home labbers to get their feet wet with containers without having to spin up a virtual machine as a container…

by Brandon LeeNovember 15, 2023August 20, 2024
Top Home Server Ideas for 2024: Projects to Start
home lab

Top Home Server Ideas for 2024: Projects to Start

You can simply use your home lab to run a media server, file server, or other home-oriented services. However, you can also use it as a great learning tool. In…

by Brandon LeeNovember 14, 2023August 20, 2024

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