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"
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.
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.…
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.
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.
Cisco has expanded its emergency response to compromised eMudhra certificate authorities. Administrators must check product-specific trust stores, complete available remediation and avoid treating planned software releases as protection already deployed.
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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