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home lab
K3s vs K8s: The Best Kubernetes Home Lab Distribution
You may have seen Kubernetes distros referred to as K3s and K8s. These are actually different. They are both certified Kubernetes distributions. One is the original “stock” Kubernetes version and the other is a lighter weight distro that many are…
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Security
Openscap: Open Source Vulnerability and Compliance Scanner
Creating a new Kubernetes cluster in Portainer
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Containers
Best Docker Containers Commands You Need to Know
Understanding the basics when working with Docker is important. Let’s look at the best Docker containers commands you need to know to master working with Docker. Docker in the home lab I run Docker containers in the home lab extensively…
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VMware
ESXTOP commands: The Ultimate Guide
When your virtual machines or ESXi hosts hit performance snags, it’s key to know how to identify and fix these issues. A really useful tool you can use is ESXTOP. It’s a command line tool that gives live info about…
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Networking
10 gig switch vs 2.5 gig vs 1 gig: Which do you need?
There are so many choices among network switches these days. Especially in the home lab or consumer market there are now great choices for 10 gig, 2.5 gig, and 1 gig. Which do you need to choose and what use…
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Security
Sophos Firewall Home Edition: Excellent Home Lab Firewall
Sophos Firewall Home Edition is a fully functional security appliance designed specifically for home users. However, it also is an excellent choice as a router/firewall for your home lab environment. It is built on its own operating system and offers…
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home lab
Top 5 Home Lab Storage Solutions in 2023
For many, starting with locally attached storage is a good way to add storage to your server. However, as your home lab grows, there other solutions that can be used. Let’s consider the top 5 home lab storage solutions in…
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Kubernetes
Headlamp: Kubernetes Dashboard Openlens Alternative
Headlamp is a really good tool that reduces needing the learn the inner workings of working with Kubernetes. It gives you a desktop app that brings the Kubernetes dashboard to your fingertips. Let’s delve into the details. Table of contentsWhat…