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Virtualization
VMware migration to Microsoft options
There has certainly been massive disruption in the VMware camp over the past several months. Now that the Broadcom purchase is final, Broadcom has introduced tectonic changes to VMware products, solutions, licensing, and even their partner program. It would be…
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Windows Server 2025
Windows Server 2025 vs Windows Server 2022
After attending the March Windows Server Summit today, there were a lot of interesting insights shared about Windows Server 2025. I have compiled the new information on Windows Server 2025 vs Windows Server 2022 to see how these two modern…
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Containers
Best Docker Containers for Home Server in 2024
There are so many great containerized solutions and container images out there freely available for running applications and services in a virtualization environment. Using a simple Docker Compose file, you can quickly and easily spin up new applications in your…
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DevOps
Jenkins Docker Compose Install and Configuration
I have been experimenting with many different continuous integration and continuous deployment tools in the home lab. Recently, I have been using GitLab for most of my workflows. However, I have played around with Jenkins in the past and want…
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Proxmox
Proxmox Ebook Free Download for Home Labs
I have been writing a lot about Proxmox VE over the past couple of years and working with it in the home lab. It is a great free and open-source hypervisor with many features that home labbers can use to…
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Proxmox
First 10 Steps I do on Proxmox in 2024
Ok, there is no denying that Proxmox is picking up steam everywhere. Before, we said that Proxmox was really a home lab option. But now, with VMware going the way of other Broadcom purchases, many are giving Proxmox and other…
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Proxmox
NAKIVO Proxmox Backup in v10.11 New Features
Well, in a move that makes it one of the first (if not THE first) commercial backup vendor to offer support for Proxmox Backup and data protection, NAKIVO Backup & Replication v10.11 indeed adds just that, including other new features…
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Proxmox
Proxmox SDN Configuration Step-by-Step
With the release of Proxmox 8.1, Proxmox introduced new networking features in the way of Proxmox SDN, or “software defined networking” that is fully integrated out of the box for use in the datacenter. Thanks to virtualization infrastructure, Software defined…
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Security
Windows 11 Security Ebook Download
Windows 11 has many security features built into its OS architecture, which helps to provide multiple layers of security. It relies on a structured approach that covers hardware security, operating system security, application security, identity, privacy, and cloud services. Take…
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DevOps
Installing GitLab, Runner, and Container Registry on Your Home Server
So, I wanted to create a concise guide to help you guys get up and running with GitLab, the GitLab Runner, and GitLab Registry. I spent quite a bit of time working on this in my home lab and hammering…
