Diagnosing Reboots in Linux
When a linux server reboots, it records data to a couple of different logs inthe process. The first is the last log, this log records all logins and fromwhere a…
Install an OS with RPi Imager
There are several helper programs to get an OS on a disk for booting an IT Device. We will not go in to all the details, hopefully you understand what…
Install Docker on a SBC Device
Time: 30 minutes Docker is an innovative technology that developed in a short period of time (about two years) and is in great demand in modern IT industries today. One…
Build a Web Server in your Homelab
This article assumes you have your OS already installed and you are ready to go. There is sometimes a need to host your own site from your home/residence/HomeLab. Virtualmin is…
Install Proxmox on an OPi5 & Create a Container
Important note you should use a nVME Drive for this. Proxmox is an awesome open source virtualization tool. In my mind it rivals VMware very well. It does a lot…
Configure DNS on an Ubuntu Server for your Network VM/SBC/Server
DNS is a process where IP addresses are translated in to Host names or FULLY QUALIFIED DOMAIN NAME or FQDN. This is basically the address and the name of the…
Build a Raspberry Pi router with OpenWRT
Are you tired of not being able to config your retail router the way you want then follow this article to router freedom: note: The prices below were at the…
Install Webmin on a SBC Device or a VM
Webmin is a server management GUI, I like it because even though it is a GUI it gives you complete control of your server. It can also allow you to…
Install Proxmox on a SBC Device
Time: 30 to 45 minutes Since the Raspberry Pi took the step to the 8 gb Pi 4 everyone is wanting to push it to the limits. Well now you…
Build a NAS in a VM or on any SBC Device
Time: 40 Minutes Generally I don’t really care about the details or best practices but over my career I have learned the importance of why best practices exist. I decided…