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home lab
Home Assistant Docker Compose Design Decisions: Networking, Storage, Backups
If you have been wanting to get into Home Assistant, it is a growing ecosystem that is fun and exciting. And, if you already have a home lab environment, which most of the readers here…
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Proxmox
Proxmox P and E Cores Microcode Patch Update
In running home lab environments, many are looking at mini PCs that are available to stand up and use as…
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Proxmox
Proxmox vs ESXi in 2024 Pros and Cons
The last time I compared Proxmox vs ESXi, things were a bit more “stable” in the virtualization space. While the…
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home lab
Home Server Build or Buy?
Many are looking at possibly spinning up a home lab in 2024. There is a lot of benefits to doing…
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Networking
Setting DNS in Ubuntu and Troubleshooting
If you are working with Ubuntu servers in your home lab or production environment, you may have seen issues with…
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Windows Server 2025
Windows Server 2025 New SMB File Services Features
Windows Server 2025 has many new features that we have covered already. However, one area where it will excel is…
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Proxmox
Proxmox Remove Node from Cluster Including Ceph
If you are learning Proxmox and using it in your home lab environment, one of the things you will likely…
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Networking
Install Pi-Hole in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Pi-Hole is arguably one of the most popular ad-blocking solutions for home networks and home labs. Likewise, Ubuntu is one…
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Windows Server 2025
Winget Configure to Manage Windows Server 2025 apps and PowerShell Desired State
There is no question that winget will completely change how we manage and configure Windows Server apps and components. It…
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Mini PC & Server
Trigkey S7 Pro Mini PC Review: Perfect for VMware ESXi and Proxmox Home Lab
I recently received the Trigkey S7 with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor. This little mini PC is a powerful…
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Windows Server 2025
Windows Server 2025 New Failover Clustering Features
As we have covered in our Windows Server 2025 series of new features, there are many great new improvements with…
