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Hey folks, John here from my ever-evolving home lab setup. If you’re like me, tinkering with older hardware to mimic enterprise-level computing without breaking the bank, you’ve probably run into driver headaches more than once. Today, I’m sharing a quick win from my recent battle with a Rocky Linux 9.6 install on some legacy gear…
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Tackling OpenShift cluster recovery Running an OpenShift cluster in a home lab on budget-friendly, legacy hardware is a fantastic way to dive into enterprise-grade Kubernetes. But what happens when a power outage (or a hasty power shut down in my case) leaves your cluster in disarray? What happens if nodes stuck in NotReady status and…
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The APC AP7900B 8-Outlet 120V x 15A Switched Rack 1U PDU with rack ears is a powerful tool for home lab enthusiasts seeking cost-effective, enterprise-grade power management. After a costly lesson from leaving my servers running unnecessarily last year, I turned to this reliable PDU to optimize my setup. This guide provides a step-by-step process…
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AT&T Fiber supports static IP blocks, but the process for ordering and configuring them isn’t automated or well-documented. If you’re running a home lab, hosting a personal site, or experimenting with enterprise-grade networking on a budget, a static IP block lets you assign fixed public IP addresses to your servers for reliable remote access or…