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.
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isageek
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cybersecurity · microsoft & cloud · backup & resilience · storage · ai & emerging technology
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Office LTSC 2021 support ends on 13 October 2026. Organisations should choose Microsoft 365 Apps, Office LTSC 2024 or a controlled unsupported exception, then test the add-ins, macros, devices and workflows behind everyday Office use.
Correct HPE Alletra MP sizing separates usable, provisioned and effective capacity, tests peak I/O and connectivity, and reserves space for snapshots, replication, failures and growth. Validate the design against workload telemetry and recovery objectives.
VMware Telco Cloud Platform 5.2 frames Kubernetes upgrades, policy drift, scoped infrastructure access and registry maintenance as telecom security controls. Its practical value depends on operators proving those controls across complex multi-vendor CNF estates.
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.
Disney’s apps, wearables and queue systems do more than add convenience: they allocate limited capacity, connect tickets and payments, and help Walt Disney World manage a complex physical operation when everything works — and when it does not.
StorPool gives Proxmox VE a supported shared block-storage option for VM disks, migration and HA. Its native integration reduces workflow friction, but teams must still design networking, fencing, capacity protection, backups and operational ownership properly.
Jersey Finance’s analysis argues that responsible AI adoption depends on staff who can test outputs, recognise limits and retain accountability—raising difficult questions about training, oversight and the development of junior professionals.
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 newer Microsoft Defender security intelligence update appears to restore failed scans on affected Windows PCs, highlighting why rapidly delivered endpoint-protection updates need monitoring, staged deployment and clear recovery procedures.
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