XCP-NG is a great virtualization solution that keeps getting better. With each new release, Vates is adding functionality to the Xen Orchestra …
Read moreUmbrel is an excellent option for a personal server operating system. These solutions are becoming increasingly popular as many are into self-ho…
Read moreWith the hybrid workforce and hybrid networks spread across on-premises and cloud environments, network connectivity between devices and server…
Read moreThe 2.5-gigabit switch market is set to really heat up in late 2023 and 2024 with so many cheap switches and network adapters now running at 2.…
Read moreI have been having a lot of fun lately playing around with various Mini PCs in the home lab and finding options for running various hypervisors. …
Read moreAnsible and Terraform are excellent DevOps tools that can provide many automation benefits in enterprise and cloud environments. Both of them …
Read morekubectl , a command line tool, facilitates direct interaction with the Kubernetes API server. Its versatility spans various operations, from pr…
Read moreEspecially if you are into running Kubernetes in the home lab, you may look for a lightweight Kubernetes distribution. Two distributions that s…
Read moreKubernetes persistent volume management is a cornerstone of modern container orchestration. Utilizing persistent storage can lead to more resilie…
Read moreNAKIVO has just released NAKIVO Backup and Replication v10.10 Beta with a great new feature that many will be interested in that will help bolste…
Read moreKubernetes is everywhere these days. It is used in the enterprise and even in many home labs. It’s a skill that’s sought after, especially with …
Read moreInfrastructure as Code (IaC) has become widely adopted by many, including in production environments, development labs, and by home lab enthusias…
Read moreRecently, I wrote up a post covering the GMKtek G2 Nucbox with an Intel N100 CPU. I mentioned in the post that it could do “light virtualizat…
Read moreI recently wrote a post covering the topic of mini pc vs server and it seems to have struck a chord with many. I think as power costs escalat…
Read moreThere is no doubt that Ansible is an excellent tool in the home lab, production, and any other environment you want to automate. It provides c…
Read moreProxmox is a really great free and open-source virtualization platform that many are using in the home lab environment. However, one common c…
Read moreAnsible is a powerful open-source automation platform designed to help administrators manage and automate various tasks across their infrastru…
Read moreVembu has recently announced that BDRSuite v5.6.0 has arrived and it is loaded with many great new features and enhancements. Let’s take a look at…
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