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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.
Proton Pass Review: Password Manager that Hides Your Email Address
Security

Proton Pass Review: Password Manager that Hides Your Email Address

With identity theft and breached credentials all over the news, password managers have become necessary to help generate strong, unique passwords. Proton AG, a Swiss-based company revered for pioneering the…

by Brandon LeeJuly 19, 2023August 15, 2024
Openscap: Open Source Vulnerability and Compliance Scanner
Security

Openscap: Open Source Vulnerability and Compliance Scanner

Creating a new Kubernetes cluster in Portainer

by Brandon LeeJuly 18, 2023August 15, 2024
Best Docker Containers Commands You Need to Know
Containers

Best Docker Containers Commands You Need to Know

Understanding the basics when working with Docker is important. Let’s look at the best Docker containers commands you need to know to master working with Docker. Docker in the home…

by Brandon LeeJuly 17, 2023August 15, 2024
ESXTOP commands: The Ultimate Guide
VMware

ESXTOP commands: The Ultimate Guide

When your virtual machines or ESXi hosts hit performance snags, it’s key to know how to identify and fix these issues. A really useful tool you can use is ESXTOP.…

by Brandon LeeJuly 14, 2023August 15, 2024
10 gig switch vs 2.5 gig vs 1 gig: Which do you need?
Networking

10 gig switch vs 2.5 gig vs 1 gig: Which do you need?

There are so many choices among network switches these days. Especially in the home lab or consumer market there are now great choices for 10 gig, 2.5 gig, and 1…

by Brandon LeeJuly 13, 2023August 15, 2024
Sophos Firewall Home Edition: Excellent Home Lab Firewall
Security

Sophos Firewall Home Edition: Excellent Home Lab Firewall

Sophos Firewall Home Edition is a fully functional security appliance designed specifically for home users. However, it also is an excellent choice as a router/firewall for your home lab environment.…

by Brandon LeeJuly 12, 2023August 15, 2024
Top 5 Home Lab Storage Solutions in 2023
home lab

Top 5 Home Lab Storage Solutions in 2023

For many, starting with locally attached storage is a good way to add storage to your server. However, as your home lab grows, there other solutions that can be used.…

by Brandon LeeJuly 11, 2023August 15, 2024
Headlamp: Kubernetes Dashboard Openlens Alternative
Kubernetes

Headlamp: Kubernetes Dashboard Openlens Alternative

Headlamp is a really good tool that reduces needing the learn the inner workings of working with Kubernetes. It gives you a desktop app that brings the Kubernetes dashboard to…

by Brandon LeeJuly 10, 2023August 15, 2024
NAKIVO Backup and Replication v10.9 GA: New Bare-Metal Recovery and Malware Scan Features
Backup Software

NAKIVO Backup and Replication v10.9 GA: New Bare-Metal Recovery and Malware Scan Features

True to their aggressive release cycle, NAKIVO has released the GA version of v10.9. This version introduces new features to enhance malware protection, streamline physical server recovery, and support the…

by Brandon LeeJuly 7, 2023August 15, 2024
Nmap Ping Sweep: Home Lab Network Ping Scan
home lab

Nmap Ping Sweep: Home Lab Network Ping Scan

Legacy discovery software available

by Brandon LeeJuly 6, 2023August 15, 2024

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