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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 still being leveraged like never before. Workers are at least working remotely part of the time, which means that sensitive…
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home lab
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, a home lab offers endless possibilities. But what exactly is…
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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. Both of them have capabilities that can overlap with each other. However, I would say that each has its strengths in configuring…
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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. Many tools help you manage things in Kubernetes, like clusters,…
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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 learning curve isn’t too steep. There is a module, in…
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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 import updates into WSUS. However, in my recent testing of…
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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 many solutions, vendors, and technologies to choose from, both for…
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home lab
Top Home Server Rack Tips in 2023
Home labs have exploded in popularity as enthusiasts and IT professionals who also like to tinker take their day job into their passion at home with a home lab. Other than choosing a server and networking gear to cable everything…
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Containers
Kubectl get context: List Kubernetes cluster connections
kubectl, a command line tool, facilitates direct interaction with the Kubernetes API server. Its versatility spans various operations, from procuring cluster data with kubectl get context to manipulating resources using an assortment of kubectl commands. Table of contentsComprehending Fundamental Kubectl…
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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 to venture into building out systems resembling production environments, Docker…
