testing…
A few days back i started a new series on YouTube, named “Retro Corner”. The plan is to get some old hardware up and running (Starting with the IBM ThinkPad R51e in video 1) and then continue on with some other machines (I have a couple of old Mac Laptops coming in the next video) and Networking (Dial Up, ISDN and, well. more on that soon.).
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[Read More]It’s been just over a year since I last posted my 2024 Network Upgrade post. In that time, my network has undergone several changes. Here are the major updates:
Upgraded my FTTH link from 2Gb to 5Gb! (Hence the upgrade from the UDM Pro)
Added a UNAS Pro to the network for extra storage. It has 7x8TB drives in RAID 6, providing roughly 40TB of usable space (excluding the usual overhead).
[Read More]If you’re considering using Cloudflare Wrap for specific machines on your network, you can easily install the Warp client directly on them. It supports various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS, and Android. However, if you need to use it on devices that aren’t compatible with the client installation, for example, NAS Devices or Smart TVs, this tutorial may be helpful.
First, please note that this is not an officially supported option. Cloudflare might modify their configurations at some point, potentially causing this feature to break. You have been informed about this possibility.
[Read More]Want to experience the classic Apple operating system on modern hardware? Emulating Mac OS 9 using QEMU is the way to go! This guide will guide you through the process of setting up Mac OS 9 in QEMU, from creating a virtual hard drive to installing the operating system. Let’s get started!
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have these things:
Step 1: Install QEMU
[Read More]Back in May, VMware announced that VMware Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro would be free for non-commercial use. This was fantastic news for non-commercial users. However, a few days ago, they made an even better announcement: the free edition is now available to all users, including commercial users. While you can still purchase a license if you require support, the free version functions just as well, albeit without any support.
It appears that they are discontinuing Workstation Player and Fusion Player, as the functionality they offered is now included in the free version of Workstation and Fusion.
In my previous post, I mentioned that Windows Server 2025 had gained general availability, but I had no information about the ARM64 version. It appears that 4sysops has found a workaround. You can download an ARM version of Windows 2025 from uupdump.net. Since I have a few M1/M2 Macs lying around, I’ll try downloading it and see if it works on them. I’m curious to know how long it would take someone to get this running on a Raspberry Pi. I believe they would make excellent little AD/DNS/DHCP servers.
Microsoft has just released Windows Server 2025 and System Center 2025 in General Availability. You can find more information on the Microsoft Release status site.
Current status as of November 1, 2024
Windows Server 2025 is now generally available. It delivers security advancements and new hybrid cloud capabilities in a high performing, AI-capable platform. Windows Server 2025 is Microsoft’s latest Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release for Windows Server. To download a free 180-day evaluation, visit the Microsoft Evaluation Center.
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[Updated] Updting this for 2025, including Noble as the image (24.04) and adding some other missing bits..
I needed to create a few Ubuntu VMs for a Kubernetes cluster for testing, and I wanted to make the process as simple as possible using Proxmox and some minimal automation. Here’s what I’ve done:
First, Download the base image:
wget https://cloud-images.ubuntu.com/noble/current/noble-server-cloudimg-amd64.img
To be able to run the commands below, you need to install libguestfs-tools on proxmox. An apt-update and apt install libguestfs-tools is all that is needed.
[Read More]I’m currently in the midst of a significant network upgrade for the CloudShed. I’ve purchased two Ubiquiti Unifi Hi-Capacity Aggregation Switches, a 24-port Switch Pro POE, a Switch Enterprise 8 PoE, a couple of U7 Pro Access Points, and a U6 In-wall Access Point.
The two Aggregation Switches each have four 25Gb ports and 28 10Gb ports. Two of the 25Gb ports will be connected between the house and the CloudShed. The U6 InWall will be installed in the office, while the two U7 Pros are already in the house and powered by the Switch Enterprise 8 Poe (which supports 2.5Gb Ethernet). The 24-port Poe Switch will replace my older 16-port switch, which lacks 10Gb Ethernet. More details will be provided as I have time to install everything.
About a month ago, I bought a 2022 iPad Pro 11 inch (4th gen) used for about 800 EUR (Which, given they are still for sale on Apple’s site for nearly double that (mine is a 256Gb model with Cellular) I think I got a good deal. I also got my hands on the Keyboard Folio, which is both a good thing, especially for writing stuff like this, but also a bit of a pain (the weight of it adds to the iPad and the fact that you need to remove it from the iPad to use it as a tablet is a pain). I also got my hands on a 2nd Gen Pencil, along with a USB C hub.
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