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Portainer A Simple But Powerful Way To Manage Docker

Portainer

Containerisation has fundamentally changed the way software is deployed and maintained. In the past, installing applications often required manually configuring operating systems, installing libraries, and resolving dependency conflicts. This process could vary from one machine to another, leading to the well-known problem of software that works on one system but fails on another. Tools such […]

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 […]

VMware ESXi 8.0U3e Free Edition Download And Install

Vmware 8.03

Here’s how you can download the latest free version of VMware ESXi 8.0 Update 3 (specifically the free 8.0U3e ISO) for your home lab or testing environment: What’s Available for Free Broadcom has re-introduced a free edition of VMware ESXi starting with 8.0U3e This release can be downloaded free of charge from the official Broadcom Support […]