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 · ai & emerging technology · virtualisation
$ echo "It’s all geek to me"
HPE VM Essentials and Nutanix AHV can both replace VMware, but the consequential choice is architectural: retain independent infrastructure layers or adopt a more tightly integrated Nutanix operating model.
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.
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.
Pokémon, Star Trek, The X-Files, Olivia Rodrigo and Gustav Klimt make LEGO’s 2026 line-up unusually varied. Some are expensive licence-led displays, but the best offer distinctive builds, strong shelf presence and genuine play or storytelling value.
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.
Ethernet is the most dependable option for fixed, demanding devices, Wi-Fi is best for mobile kit, and powerline can help in difficult rooms — but only if your home’s electrical wiring supports it.
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.
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.
