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Virtualization
Virtual Machine Platform vs Hyper-V vs Windows Hypervisor Platform
Modern Microsoft Windows client operating systems have quite a few powerful virtualization features and capabilities built into the operating system. However, you may have seen in the Windows optional features configuration, there are three different components you can enable as…
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home lab
Firewalla Gold SE Review for Home Lab
I was recently sent one of the new Firewalla Gold SE devices to test out in the home lab. However, other than the unit being sent to me for my thoughts, this is not a paid review, and I only…
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Containers
LXC vs Docker: Pros and Cons Explained
When we start talking about running containers in the home lab or production, two types of containers usually come up in conversation for running services: LXC containers and Docker containers. This article will examine a comparison between LXC and Docker,…
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Proxmox
Proxmox HA Cluster Configuration for Virtual Machines
If you are learning the Proxmox hypervisor or want high-availability cluster resources for learning and self-hosting services with some resiliency, building a cluster is not too difficult. Also, you can easily create Proxmox HA virtual machine clustering once you create…
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home lab
E Cores vs P Cores in Home Servers
If you are thinking about a new mini PC for your home lab server and want to go the Intel CPU route, there are some considerations to be made when selecting a mini PC or any other computer with a…
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DevOps
Top Docker Container Projects in 2024 for Learning
Looking at 2024, picking up new skills is probably on the minds of everyone in the world in the IT field. Learning new container skills is a great goal. In this article, let’s look at the top Docker container projects…
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DevOps
How to Update Ubuntu with Ansible
One of the best ways to handle updating your Linux boxes is using automation. Using some type of automation for updates is a great way to make sure these get applied in a consistent way and regularly. If you are…
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Proxmox
CephFS Configuration in Proxmox Step-by-Step
Since working with Ceph in Proxmox VE lately, one of the cool features that I wanted to try out was Proxmox CephFS, which allows you to work with your Ceph installation directly from your clients. It allows mounting file storage…
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Software
Faddom Application Dependency Mapping: Visualize your apps and network
I had seen a reference to the tool and application called Faddom on the web and referenced it in a few YouTube videos. With curiosity piqued, I wanted to get this into the lab environment and look at the Faddom…
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Mini PC & Server
Beelink SEi12 Review as Mini PC Home Server with Core i7-12650H
The Beelink SEi12 mini PC is an interesting mini PC that contains a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor. Beelink recently sent a SEi12 to me to try out. However, I was not compensated for this review other than receiving the…