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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.
VMware Explore 2023 Announcements List
VMware

VMware Explore 2023 Announcements List

Guys lots of great announcements from VMware Explore 2023 from Las Vegas today. VMware is on track with many announcements around cloud solutions and services, including in the realm of…

by Brandon LeeAugust 22, 2023October 28, 2023
Top 5 Open Source Kubernetes Storage Solutions
Kubernetes

Top 5 Open Source Kubernetes Storage Solutions

Historically, Kubernetes storage has been challenging to configure, and it required specialized knowledge to get up and running. However, the landscape of K8s data storage has greatly evolved with many…

by Brandon LeeAugust 22, 2023August 16, 2024
Terragrunt vs Terraform: Battle of DevOps tools
DevOps

Terragrunt vs Terraform: Battle of DevOps tools

Terraform is arguably one of the top tools used by DevOps professionals. However, there is another tool you may not have heard about called Terragrunt. What is Terragrunt? What about…

by Brandon LeeAugust 21, 2023August 16, 2024
Mini pc vs Server: Best Home Lab Server in 2024?
Mini PC & Server

Mini pc vs Server: Best Home Lab Server in 2024?

As we are headed into the back half of 2023, if you are like me, you are thinking about lab hardware that you may want to change out going into…

by Brandon LeeAugust 18, 2023August 16, 2024
Technitium DNS Server in Docker: Is this the Best Home Server DNS?
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Technitium DNS Server in Docker: Is this the Best Home Server DNS?

When many enthusiasts or home labbers start to look at services they want to run at home after purchasing some server gear, DNS server is one of the first services…

by Brandon LeeAugust 17, 2023March 26, 2024
Kubernetes Persistent Volume Setup with Microk8s Rook and Ceph
Kubernetes

Kubernetes Persistent Volume Setup with Microk8s Rook and Ceph

Kubernetes persistent volume management is a cornerstone of modern container orchestration. Utilizing persistent storage can lead to more resilient and scalable applications. This guide delves into an experiment using Microk8s,…

by Brandon LeeAugust 16, 2023February 28, 2025
Top 7 Netstat Commands you need to know
Networking

Top 7 Netstat Commands you need to know

Netstat is a vital command-line tool utilized by network professionals, system administrators, and those keen to understand their network’s inner workings in Windows or Unix listening ports. It provides insights…

by Brandon LeeAugust 15, 2023August 16, 2024
Microk8s vs k3s: Lightweight Kubernetes distribution showdown
Kubernetes

Microk8s vs k3s: Lightweight Kubernetes distribution showdown

Especially if you are into running Kubernetes in the home lab, you may look for a lightweight Kubernetes distribution. Two distributions that stand out are Microk8s and k3s. Let’s take…

by Brandon LeeAugust 14, 2023August 16, 2024
How should you secure your home wireless network for teleworking
Security

How should you secure your home wireless network for teleworking

Even though companies are starting to tighten down on who can work remotely and where hybrid work happens, it is still being leveraged like never before. Workers are at least…

by Brandon LeeAugust 12, 2023August 16, 2024
What is a HomeLab and Why Build One?
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What is a HomeLab and Why Build One?

A home lab, or simply “lab,” is a personal space where technology enthusiasts, professionals, and hobbyists can experiment with various hardware and software. From virtual machines to your own server,…

by Brandon LeeAugust 11, 2023August 12, 2023

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