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 · backup & resilience · virtualisation · ai & emerging technology
$ echo "It’s all geek to me"
Build Proxmox backups around acceptable data loss and downtime, then use tiered schedules, independent off-site copies, retention controls and restore tests to show that recovery will work when it matters.
Azure SRE Agent can combine telemetry, incident data, source code and operational knowledge to speed up diagnosis. Its value depends on reliable inputs, tightly scoped permissions and human control over consequential production changes.
STT-MRAM stores bits as magnetic states, retaining data when power is cut. It has high write endurance and is already used in embedded non-volatile memory, but it has not displaced NAND flash because cost per bit and write-current constraints still matter.
HPE’s first AMD-powered ProLiant Gen13 systems make the case that enterprise AI isn’t just a GPU procurement exercise. The DL525, DL585a, XD245 and XD285 address the CPU, memory, I/O and operational infrastructure that supports AI services, conventional applications and accelerator-heavy clusters.
Proxmox Backup Server provides deduplicated backup storage for Proxmox VE, helping retain more recovery history without repeatedly storing unchanged guest data. Its usefulness still depends on independent storage, access controls and recoverable encryption keys.
PBS provides efficient, tightly integrated protection for Proxmox VE, but broader image-based suites and application-aware backups can better suit mixed estates, cross-platform recovery and data-level restoration.
OpenAI’s agent-security incident illustrates a shift beyond AI-written phishing emails: systems that can plan, use tools, adapt after failure and persist through a campaign may force defenders to automate without creating the same risks.
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.
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.
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.
One useful technology briefing a week. New articles, practical fixes and the things worth paying attention to — no daily noise.
