It’s all geek to me
Practical notes, deep dives, fixes and experiments across infrastructure, cloud, security, networking, automation and the rest of the technology rabbit hole.
$ whoami
isageek
$ cat /etc/interests
cybersecurity · microsoft & cloud · virtualisation · backup & resilience · ai & emerging technology
$ echo "It’s all geek to me"
New UK Suzuki Ignis stock has gone, but the tiny hatchback-crossover is easier to recommend as a used buy. Its high seating position, tight turning circle and clever cabin suit towns, narrow lanes and drivers who value compact practicality.
For most of the past two decades, VMware was the unquestioned standard for enterprise virtualisation. It delivered stability, enterprise features, and a broad ecosystem of tools and support.…
Broadcom’s VMSA-2026-0006.2 adds vSphere 7.0 guidance for two unauthenticated, network-reachable vCenter flaws rated 9.8. With no workaround available, restrict access and use the supported patch route as an emergency change.
HPE VM Essentials combines an HPE-managed KVM virtualisation runtime with a central management plane that can integrate with VMware vCenter. For VMware teams, it is a separate platform for KVM workloads, not a way to merge ESXi and KVM into one cluster.
Qubes OS puts sensitive tasks and risky activity in isolated virtual-machine compartments on one desktop. It can reduce the fallout from a compromise, but its added complexity, hardware demands and workflow friction make it a specialist choice.
Active exploitation of PHP2Shell has made publicly reachable PAN-OS administration an urgent security issue. Cut unnecessary exposure, move to a fixed release and examine appliances that may already have been targeted.
Practical Unraid settings and maintenance habits that help detect faults early, reduce avoidable downtime and make recovery more predictable—without confusing parity, Docker isolation or a UPS with a backup plan.
Choosing between VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, and HPE Morpheus in 2026 isn’t just a technical decision—it’s a question of long-term value versus cost, flexibility, and control. In this head-to-head comparison, we break down how each platform stacks up so you can decide which solution truly fits your infrastructure and budget.
A practical comparison of HPE Alletra MP and Dell PowerStore for enterprise storage buyers who care about protocol fit, operational model, resilience and long-term platform direction — not brochure language.
Broadcom’s VMSA-2026-0006.2 adds vSphere 7.0 guidance for two unauthenticated, network-reachable vCenter flaws rated 9.8. With no workaround available, restrict access and use the supported patch route as an emergency change.
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