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home lab
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…
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home lab
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…
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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…
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Containers
Install Docker in Windows Server 2019
Want to play around with Windows Server Docker Containers? This is easy to do with only a few steps on…
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Automation
PowerShell Get Registry Value
The Windows Registry and registry editor have long been tools Windows admins have used to resolve issues, apply settings, etc.…
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Software Defined Storage
Hyper-V Virtual SAN synchronization with StarWind Virtual SAN
The StarWind Virtual SAN solution is one of the easiest ways to run software-defined virtual SAN in Hyper-V. It has…
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Self hosted
Umbrel Personal Server OS for Privacy Conscious
Umbrel is an excellent option for a personal server operating system. These solutions are becoming increasingly popular as many are…
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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…
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Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016 Install Remote Desktop Services
This year has been a year like none other with organizations scrambling to bolster their remote work infrastructure. It has…
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Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 Core Install Active Directory
Windows Server Core has been around since Windows Server 2008. It has not been the most popular way however to…
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Windows Server 2022
Install Docker on Windows Server 2022
Most organizations are looking at running containers in their organization. However, much of what you read about containers revolves around…
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VMware
VMware vSphere 8.0 Update 2 New Features and Download
VMware consistently showcases its commitment to innovation when it comes to staying at the forefront of technology. In a recent…
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vSphere 7
What’s new in VMware vCenter Server 7.0 Update 3f and ESXi 7.0 Update 3f
Guys heads up. There is a new vCenter Server update and ESXi hosts update to take note of. The new…
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XCP-ng
XCP-ng Beta New XO Lite Web Interface
XCP-NG is a great virtualization solution that keeps getting better. With each new release, Vates is adding functionality to the…
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ESXi on ARM
Add iSCSI Shared Storage to VMware ESXi-Arm
One of the exciting things in the home lab as of late is the ESXi-ARM fling that I have installed…
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Horizon View
Upgrade VMware Horizon 7.x Connection Servers to Horizon 8 2111
VMware Horizon 8 2111 is hot off the press from VMware and no doubt organizations are looking at a maintenance…
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Cloud
Microsoft 365 security and backup with Hornetsecurity
To the topic of Microsoft 365 security, many businesses are leveraging the cloud’s power for the modern hybrid workforce. One…
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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…
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NSX-T
Identity Based Firewall configuration with NSX-T and vSphere
For years now, organizations have based application access and access to resources and files on identity. Typically, this is based…
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