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Windows Server 2025
Windows Server 2025: Initial Glimpse with New Domain Functional Level
With the release of the latest vNext Preview, which are previews of new server operating systems and even new features of current versions, we get a glimpse at things to come in Windows Server 2025. Though the branding still includes…
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home lab
XCP-ng: Home Server Build with Citrix Hypervisor
Many are familiar with VMware vSphere and open-source hypervisor Proxmox for home labs. However, more are learning about and want to experiment with XCP-ng. I want to take you guys through a few of the basics with XCP-ng and how…
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Mini PC & Server
Mini PC Server: Things to know before you buy
I have been testing quite a few Mini PCs over the past several days in the home lab and really have enjoyed working with many of these little devices, like an Intel NUC or other Mini PCs. They are powerful,…
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DevOps
PowerShell Kill a Process from the Command Line
Let’s see how we can use the command line, including command prompt commands and PowerShell to kill processes. Table of contentsTask Manager may not be the best toolTasklist and TaskkillKilling a Process Using its Name (Image Name)Killing a Process Using…
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Mini PC & Server
Beelink SER5 Mini PC: AMD Ryzen 7 Home Server
I have been testing and trying out a lot of Mini PCs in the lab environment and quite a few Beelink PCs. Beelink is producing really great small form factor Mini PCs. They offer a minimal physical footprint and generally…
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Self hosted
Best Open Source Log Management Tools in 2023
When monitoring, troubleshooting, and auditing in today’s IT infrastructure, logs provide the low-level messaging needed to trace down events happening in the environment. They can be an invaluable source of insights into performance, security events, and errors that may be…
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Networking
ZeroTier Download and Install: Connect Devices Together from Anywhere
Networking is often one of the most challenging aspects of connecting devices and using applications. It is also extremely important to consider when self-hosting services or connecting devices together that may be connecting to many different networks across the Internet.…
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Self hosted
Keepalived: High Availability for self-hosted services
If you are self-hosting services in your home lab or using Linux servers in production, providing redundancy for your self-hosted services is important. If you have a host go down or a hardware failure, you can provide high availability and…
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Self hosted
Umbrel Personal Server OS for Privacy Conscious
Umbrel is an excellent option for a personal server operating system. These solutions are becoming increasingly popular as many are into self-hosting and running a home server or lab network. At its core, the Umbrel OS is designed to provide…
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Mini PC & Server
Beelink EQ12 Pro: Cheap Home Server with 8 Cores and 32 GB RAM
Beelink’s EQ12 Pro might be a great option if you are looking for a cheap home server solution. It has 8 CPU cores and is power efficient, making it even “cheaper” over time compared to other server options. We will…
