Monthly Archives: February 2026

JumpCloud: The Solution For Smoother Business IT

Jumpcloud

What Exactly Is JumpCloud? At its core, JumpCloud is a Directory-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform. In simpler terms, it provides a centralised directory that manages users, devices, authentication, and access policies, all delivered from the cloud. Traditionally, many organisations relied on on-premises directory systems such as Microsoft Active Directory. While powerful, these environments typically require dedicated servers,

Installing VMware ESXi 8.0 on an HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9

Install Vmware On DL 380 Gen9

The HPE DL380 Gen9 is a tank. Even years after release, it’s still common in labs and SMB environments. Officially though, VMware ESXi 8.0 does not support Gen9 servers, which means installing it is equal parts to “this still works” and “you’re on your own.” This post walks through a successful ESXi 8.0 install, the

Why Nextcloud is the Ultimate Cloud Solution for You

Nextcloud Home Featured Image

In today’s world, we rely on cloud services for almost everything, storing files, collaborating with colleagues, managing calendars, and even chatting with friends. But with most big cloud providers, there’s a trade off,  convenience. This often comes at the cost of privacy, control, and sometimes cost. Enter Nextcloud an open-source platform that gives you all

DOH is Not a Deer, a Female Deer

Dns Over Https

When you first hear DOH, you might think of the famous song from a very well-known film, or maybe that Simpsons exclamation, but in tech DOH stands for DNS over HTTPS. And while it may sound like something complicated, it’s really important for your online privacy and security and easier to understand than you might