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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…
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Containers
Kubectl get context: List Kubernetes cluster connections
kubectl, a command line tool that enables you to work directly with the Kubernetes API server. It is the tool that you will want to learn when working with Kubernetes. Let’s look at one of the important commands to understand…
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home lab
Docker Swarm vs Kubernetes: Home Lab Comparison
For those wanting to get starting running containers in their home lab environments, many options are available, including Docker Desktop, Rancher Desktop, and Minikube, among others. Yet, for enthusiasts looking to venture into building out systems resembling production environments, Docker…
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DevOps
Terraform Import Existing Resource: Ultimate Guide
One of the commands in the Terraform command set is the terraform import command. It allows the import of existing resources. There are some challenges with the legacy terraform import command. With with the release of Terraform 1.5, Hashicorp has…
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VMware
vSphere cluster Shared Storage Configuration with StarWind SAN and NAS
A vSphere Cluster is a fundamental building block in a VMware environment allowing organizations to configure powerful virtualized environments for running virtual machines and containers. A properly configured vSphere cluster, incorporating multiple ESXi hosts, ensures service continuity and performance for…
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home lab
Virtual machine vs container: Which is best for home lab?
No doubt, if you have worked with technology for any time, you have heard the terms “virtual machines” and “containers” more than once. Both virtual machines and containers are core technologies in today’s ever-advanced technology world. However, many running home…
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Security
WG-Easy: Wireguard Config Generator VPN Server in Docker
WireGuard has become one of the most popular VPN solutions around and most companies and VPN providers are building their offering based on WireGuard. But the setup can sometimes be a bit of a headache. Enter “WG Easy,” which bills…
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Automation
PowerShell Get Registry Value
The Windows Registry and registry editor have long been tools Windows admins have used to resolve issues, apply settings, etc. However, PowerShell makes automating registry changes or programmatically getting registry keys and their values very easy. PowerShell can interact with…
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Kubernetes
k0s vs k3s – Battle of the Tiny Kubernetes distros
Today, we compare k0s vs k3s, which both are two unique Kubernetes distributions that can run Kubernetes across different environments and infrastructures, from cloud to bare metal and edge computing settings. Those with home labs will also be interested in…
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Automation
Enter-PSsession: Run PowerShell Remote Commands
Enter-PSsession is an important PowerShell cmdlet that allows admins to create connections to remote computers or servers and is a great way to administer these remotely. Let’s get a good overview of Enter-PSsession and see how you can use it.…
