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"
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.
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.
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.…
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.
Fenn & Co at Horizon East is a small, family-run waterfront café where the staff remember you and the menu feels made for lingering. The hot chocolate is generously topped, and the warm cinnamon bun sells through quickly—so plan an early stop.
VMware Cloud Foundation can provide a governed operational base for selected private AI services, particularly in established VMware estates. Its value depends on workload fit, GPU capacity, governance and the platform skills needed to run AI safely.
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.
One useful technology briefing a week. New articles, practical fixes and the things worth paying attention to — no daily noise.
