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Self hosted
Graylog Docker Compose Setup: An Open Source Syslog Server for Home Labs
A really great open-source log management platform for both production and home lab environments is Graylog. Using Docker Compose, you can quickly launch and configure Graylog for a production or home lab Syslog. Using Docker Compose, you can create and…
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Mini PC & Server
Intel NUC Alternative: GMK Nucbox K10 Ryzen 7 Home Server
Intel’s NUC (Next Unit Computing) has been a standard in the mini PC space for those using mini PCs in the home lab or as a productivity machine. However, as the market has evolved, many other vendors and models have…
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Windows Server 2025
Windows Server 2025: Initial Glimpse with New Domain Functional Level
With the release of the latest vNext Preview, which are previews of new server operating systems and even new features of current versions, we get a glimpse at things to come in Windows Server 2025. Though the branding still includes…
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home lab
XCP-ng: Home Server Build with Citrix Hypervisor
The possibilities are endless when you consider setting up your own home lab, including using multiple hypervisors and playing around with each feature. From running your own server for web hosting and experimenting with media servers to diving deep into…
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Mini PC & Server
Mini PC Server: Things to know before you buy
I have been testing quite a few Mini PCs over the past several days in the home lab and really have enjoyed working with many of these little devices, like an Intel NUC or other Mini PCs. They are powerful,…
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DevOps
PowerShell Kill a Process from the Command Line
Killing processes in Windows has long been the easiest way to deal with unresponsive programs that won’t close using the usual means by clicking the “X” in the top right-hand corner. Generally speaking, using the Windows Task Manager is the…
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Self hosted
Best Open Source Log Management Tools in 2023
When monitoring, troubleshooting, and auditing in today’s IT infrastructure, logs provide the low-level messaging needed to trace down events happening in the environment. They can be an invaluable source of insights into performance, security events, and errors that may be…