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Proxmox
Proxmox 8: New Features and Home Lab Upgrade Instructions
The launch of Proxmox VE 8.0 marks a significant milestone in the evolution of open-source virtualization software. The bedrock of this release is Debian Bookworm, a name that has become synonymous with reliability and quality. This new release propels Proxmox…
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Self hosted
Chatpad AI: Self-hosted Secure ChatGPT App in Docker
There is no shortage of OpenAI tools and self-hosted apps. However, among the ones I have tried so far, Chatpad AI is arguably the best experience. In case you have not heard about Chatpad AI, this post will take a…
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home lab
Top 5 Home Lab Server Backup Solutions
Let’s explore the top five backup solutions for your home lab server to guide you in building an effective backup system, ensuring the safety and longevity of your data. Table of contentsAre Backups needed for home lab environments?It depends on…
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DevOps
Ansible Semaphore: Awesome Open Source Ansible GUI
Ansible is an awesome automation tool that I use in the home lab and production environment regularly. However, sometimes it is nice to have a GUI to point and click around to configure jobs, inventory, etc. Ansible has a commercial…
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Software
Edge Get Rid of Discover Button in 4 ways
I have been using Microsoft Edge for quite a while and like it. However, even though AI is cool and definitely going to revolutionize things, you may not care for the new Bing Button in the upper right corner of…
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Kubernetes
Kubectl Port Forwarding: Easy Kubernetes Ports Access
Hashicorp Nomad
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DevOps
Resolve-DNSname: PowerShell DNS Lookup
Let’s look at a very cool and powerful DNS troubleshooting tool that is included as a PowerShell cmdlet. The Resolve-DnsName PowerShell cmdlet is a tool that includes the features of many of the legacy command line tools. Let’s see how…
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VDI
Cameyo for Cloud Workers: Secure Remote Worker
I have been following Cameyo Virtual Application Delivery (VAD) for a few years now, and they continue to impress and deliver for customers. Today, they made a pretty exciting announcement. Cameyo for Cloud Workers. Let’s dive into this announcement and…
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Security
Top Open Source Firewalls in 2023
I have been running open-source firewalls in the lab and other environments for years now. This post delves into my picks for the top open-source firewalls in 2023. We will examine each firewall’s key features and discuss how they might…
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VMware
vSphere Update Manager: Switch to vSphere Lifecycle Manager
As we transition from vSphere Update Manager to this new model of the vSphere Lifecycle Manager, we need to be up on understanding the capabilities of each is vital. Let’s consider vSphere Update Manager vs vSphere Lifecycle Manager and better…
