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  • ProxmoxNakivo proxmox backup

    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…

  • ProxmoxProxmox sdn configuration

    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…

  • SecurityWindows 11 security ebook

    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…

  • WindowsWindows server summit 2024

    Windows Server Summit 2024 Schedule with lots of Windows Server 2025 content

    If you are a Windows Server administrator or you are wondering what new features and capabilities are going to be brought to the table with Windows Server 2025, the next Windows Server Summit 2024 will be a virtual event to…

  • VMwareVmware three tips

    Three Simple Things to Make VMware ESXi More Secure

    If you are like me in production and home lab environments, I am always looking for low-hanging fruit to make things better, faster, more efficient, and more secure. There are three things that you can do in VMware ESXi to…

  • VirtualizationNutanix vs vmware 2024

    Nutanix vs VMware in 2024

    With the major shakeup happening in the virtualization industry in 2024, most organizations are looking at their options and what platform they want to move forward with. The buyout of VMware by Broadcom, price hikes, and elimination of free ESXi…

  • home labLinux updates with gitlab

    Automate Home Lab Server Updates with GitLab CI CD

    I recently wrote a blog post about replacing traditional Windows scheduled tasks with a CI/CD pipeline and the automation it provides. There are so many advantages to running something like Gitlab in your home lab to centralize your automation and…

  • home labDownsize your home lab

    How to Downsize your Home Lab

    Running your own home lab, where you manage your own server, can be fun and exciting. These can be used for learning, experimenting, or managing personal data and services; your own home lab can help you accomplish all of these.…

  • ContainersBest docker containers for security in 2024

    10 Best Docker Containers for Security in 2024

    Many are embracing running containers as opposed to running a virtual machines instance for workloads. There are so many great Docker containers users can look at for many different use cases and applications. However, there are also excellent container security…

  • home labNutanix move vmware migration

    Nutanix Move: Migrate from VMware ESXi Free Download

    There is no question that organizations and home lab enthusiasts if running VMware vSphere are thinking about migrating. With the Broadcome buyout and the recent titanic changes Broadcom has made (killing VMware ESXi free edition, partner changes, eliminating all but…