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"
Microsoft 365 can be a defensible small-enterprise platform when it is run as a managed service, with clear responsibility for access, devices, sharing and recovery.
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.
A VMware exit should be judged by the operating model, recovery capability and support it leaves behind. For many conventional VM estates, I would start with Proxmox VE; Microsoft-centred organisations should assess Hyper-V just as seriously.
Troubleshoot a Fibre Channel SAN by proving the failed path first, then working from link state and optics through fabric login, zoning, LUN masking and host multipathing. Capture evidence before resetting anything; the failure pattern usually tells you where to look.
Object First’s Ootbi appliances offer immutable S3-compatible storage for Veeam backups, reducing repository build and administration work. They suit teams seeking simpler local recovery, but still require careful sizing, recovery testing and an independent off-site copy.
Full failover is still the final proof, but it does not have to be the first test. Focused recovery drills can expose broken dependencies, weak access arrangements and unusable backups before an outage does.
For a small enterprise, I would pair rapid local restores with an off-site immutable copy under separate administration, then set recovery priorities and retention around what the business can realistically restore.
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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