virtualization
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home lab
Best Server for Home Lab is Changing in 2024
Things are changing if you look around at what everyone is looking at for running home labs and a dedicated server. There are several reasons for this. It is a combination of what people want to run and the hardware…
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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 a home server or home lab environment. Intel-equipped variants generally have the new “hybrid” architecture that includes the configuration of…
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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 Broadcom buyout of VMware has been looming, no one could have anticipated the changes coming for VMware customers and those…
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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 that for learning, labbing, and just having fun. It is not only a great hobby, but it also lends itself…
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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 want to do is build a Proxmox cluster. Doing this provides high availability for your virtual machines and containers. If…
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home lab
Home Lab Nested Virtualization E-book Download
Nested virtualization is one of the most underutilized tools in home labs in my honest opinion. It is a tool and technology that allows you to have what you need to “rinse and repeat” steps in a home lab. Or,…
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Containers
Best Docker Containers for Home Server in 2025
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
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…
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Virtualization
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…
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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.…
