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Networking
Top 7 Netstat Commands you need to know
Netstat is a vital command-line tool utilized by network professionals, system administrators, and those keen to understand their network’s inner workings in Windows or Unix listening ports. It provides insights into network connections, protocols, and network statistics. Let’s dive into…
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Kubernetes
Microk8s vs k3s: Lightweight Kubernetes distribution showdown
Especially if you are into running Kubernetes in the home lab, you may look for a lightweight Kubernetes distribution. Two distributions that stand out are Microk8s and k3s. Let’s take a look at Microk8s vs k3s and discover the main…
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Security
How should you secure your home wireless network for teleworking
Even though companies are starting to tighten down on who can work remotely and where hybrid work happens, it is still being leveraged like never before. Workers are at least working remotely part of the time, which means that sensitive…
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home lab
What is a HomeLab and Why Build One?
A home lab, or simply “lab,” is a personal space where technology enthusiasts, professionals, and hobbyists can experiment with various hardware and software. From virtual machines to your own server, a home lab offers endless possibilities. But what exactly is…
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DevOps
Ansible vs Terraform: Best DevOps tool?
Ansible and Terraform are excellent DevOps tools that can provide many automation benefits in enterprise and cloud environments. However, I would say that each has its strengths in configuring and provisioning infrastructure. Look at Ansible vs Terraform and see which…
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Kubernetes
Best Kubernetes Management Tools in 2023
Kubernetes 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 today’s push for app modernization. Many tools help you manage things in Kubernetes, like clusters,…
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DevOps
Ansible Copy: Automated file copy module
There is no doubt that Ansible is an excellent tool in the home lab, production, and any other environment you want to automate. It provides configuration management capabilities, and the learning curve isn’t too steep. There is a module, in…
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Powershell
WSUS Import The Underlying Connection Was Closed New PowerShell Script
Microsoft recently announced that the WSUS import updates feature in the WSUS console would no longer be used. Instead, admins need to use a PowerShell script provided by Microsoft to import updates into WSUS. However, in my recent testing of…
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Networking
EnGenius Access Point Review: Cloud-managed Wireless
EnGenius is a brand gaining traction and visibility among many across the landscape of wireless solutions available on the market today. The wireless space is certainly a crowded one with many solutions, vendors, and technologies to choose from, both for…
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home lab
Top Home Server Rack Tips in 2023
A home server rack is essential to your home lab as it grows and you add new equipment. Let’s look at the top home server rack tips in 2023 and see different options and things to choose from. Table of…
