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Author: Brandon Lee

Brandon Lee is the Senior Writer, Engineer and owner at Virtualizationhowto.com, and a 7-time VMware vExpert, with over two decades of experience in Information Technology. Having worked for numerous Fortune 500 companies as well as in various industries, He has extensive experience in various IT segments and is a strong advocate for open source technologies. Brandon holds many industry certifications, loves the outdoors and spending time with family. Also, he goes through the effort of testing and troubleshooting issues, so you don't have to.
Create VMware Data Protection Group Microsoft Azure Backup Server
Backup Software

Create VMware Data Protection Group Microsoft Azure Backup Server

We have already taken a look at provisioning Microsoft Azure Backup Server as well as connecting MABS to VMware vCenter Server to begin protecting our VMware virtual machines. However, we…

by Brandon LeeApril 13, 2018January 11, 2021
Bootstrap Windows Server Configuration with Ansible Playbooks
Automation

Bootstrap Windows Server Configuration with Ansible Playbooks

In our previous Ansible post covering basic Windows Server automation with Ansible, we looked at how to get an ansible server up and running as well as how to get…

by Brandon LeeApril 11, 2018February 7, 2024
Connect VMware vCenter to Microsoft Azure Backup Server
Backup Software

Connect VMware vCenter to Microsoft Azure Backup Server

In the last post, we took a look at Installing and Configuring Microsoft Azure Backup Server. The latest version of the product allows backing up VMware virtual machines and also…

by Brandon LeeApril 9, 2018January 11, 2021
Installing and Configuring Microsoft Azure Backup Server
Backup Software

Installing and Configuring Microsoft Azure Backup Server

For those that may not be aware, Microsoft Azure Backup Server (MABS) is an Azure intergrated data protection solution that also backs up VMware environments. Yes, VMware. Starting with Microsoft…

by Brandon LeeApril 6, 2018January 11, 2021
Basic Windows Server Automation with Ansible
Automation

Basic Windows Server Automation with Ansible

We have already looked at installing Ansible Tower for GUI administration of Ansible which we will go back to. I want to back up a little bit and cover working…

by Brandon LeeApril 5, 2018January 11, 2021
Windows Server 2019 Installing Roles and Features with Project Honolulu PowerShell
Windows Server 2019

Windows Server 2019 Installing Roles and Features with Project Honolulu PowerShell

Update 4.13.2018 – Project Honolulu released officially as Windows Admin Center Recently, we looked at Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2019 and Project Honolulu.  Project Honolulu is a new web…

by Brandon LeeApril 4, 2018January 11, 2021
Configure Windows DNS Server and Linux to Use Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 DNS
Networking

Configure Windows DNS Server and Linux to Use Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 DNS

It seems like as of recently there has been much movement in the public DNS space. Not long ago, the “quad 9” public DNS server was announced that touted as…

by Brandon LeeApril 2, 2018October 28, 2023
VDI Deployment Best Practices
VDI

VDI Deployment Best Practices

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure or VDI can bring significant benefits to organizations looking to be more agile as well as reduce the cost and complexity of managing a variety of client…

by Brandon LeeMarch 29, 2018March 4, 2024
Install and Configure Ansible Tower in Ubuntu Server
Automation

Install and Configure Ansible Tower in Ubuntu Server

One of the goals that I have set for 2018 is learning more automation skills and employing these both in the home lab as well as with employers. The days…

by Brandon LeeMarch 28, 2018February 9, 2024
Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2019 and Project Honolulu
Windows Server 2019

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2019 and Project Honolulu

Update 4.13.2018 – Project Honolulu released officially as Windows Admin Center With the release of the newest technical preview of Windows Server 2019, you can now go out and pull…

by Brandon LeeMarch 27, 2018January 11, 2021

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