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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.
Ansible vs Terraform: Best DevOps tool?
DevOps

Ansible vs Terraform: Best DevOps tool?

Ansible and Terraform are excellent DevOps tools that can provide many automation benefits in enterprise and cloud environments. However, I would say that each has its strengths in configuring and…

by Brandon LeeAugust 10, 2023August 16, 2024
Best Kubernetes Management Tools in 2023
Kubernetes

Best Kubernetes Management Tools in 2023

Kubernetes is everywhere these days. It is used in the enterprise and even in many home labs. It’s a skill that’s sought after, especially with today’s push for app modernization.…

by Brandon LeeAugust 9, 2023August 16, 2024
Ansible Copy: Automated file copy module
DevOps

Ansible Copy: Automated file copy module

There is no doubt that Ansible is an excellent tool in the home lab, production, and any other environment you want to automate. It provides configuration management capabilities, and the…

by Brandon LeeAugust 8, 2023August 16, 2024
WSUS Import The Underlying Connection Was Closed New PowerShell Script
Powershell

WSUS Import The Underlying Connection Was Closed New PowerShell Script

Microsoft recently announced that the WSUS import updates feature in the WSUS console would no longer be used. Instead, admins need to use a PowerShell script provided by Microsoft to…

by Brandon LeeAugust 7, 2023August 16, 2024
EnGenius Access Point Review: Cloud-managed Wireless
Networking

EnGenius Access Point Review: Cloud-managed Wireless

EnGenius is a brand gaining traction and visibility among many across the landscape of wireless solutions available on the market today. The wireless space is certainly a crowded one with…

by Brandon LeeAugust 4, 2023August 16, 2024
Top Home Server Rack Tips in 2023
home lab

Top Home Server Rack Tips in 2023

A home server rack is essential to your home lab as it grows and you add new equipment. Let’s look at the top home server rack tips in 2023 and…

by Brandon LeeAugust 3, 2023August 16, 2024
Kubectl get context: List Kubernetes cluster connections
Containers

Kubectl get context: List Kubernetes cluster connections

kubectl, a command line tool that enables you to work directly with the Kubernetes API server. It is the tool that you will want to learn when working with Kubernetes.…

by Brandon LeeAugust 2, 2023August 16, 2024
Docker Swarm vs Kubernetes: Home Lab Comparison
home lab

Docker Swarm vs Kubernetes: Home Lab Comparison

For those wanting to get starting running containers in their home lab environments, many options are available, including Docker Desktop, Rancher Desktop, and Minikube, among others. Yet, for enthusiasts looking…

by Brandon LeeAugust 1, 2023August 16, 2024
Terraform Import Existing Resource: Ultimate Guide
DevOps

Terraform Import Existing Resource: Ultimate Guide

One of the commands in the Terraform command set is the terraform import command. It allows the import of existing resources. There are some challenges with the legacy terraform import…

by Brandon LeeJuly 31, 2023August 14, 2024
vSphere cluster Shared Storage Configuration with StarWind SAN and NAS
VMware

vSphere cluster Shared Storage Configuration with StarWind SAN and NAS

A vSphere Cluster is a fundamental building block in a VMware environment allowing organizations to configure powerful virtualized environments for running virtual machines and containers. A properly configured vSphere cluster,…

by Brandon LeeJuly 28, 2023August 14, 2024

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