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Low cost virtualisation
I’ve realized recently how expensive home virtualisation is, specifically when putting together a platform which allows the Enterprise virtualisation needed for the VCAP exams. Regular readers will...
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No management network redundancy
I’m in the middle of configuring the latest incarnation of my home virtualisation lab. It’s based on VMware 5.1 with vCenter and is configured using a similar architecture to many small corporate or...
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System logs on host are stored on non-persistent storage
As with my previous post tonight I’m continuing my crusade to remove warning notifications from my VMware environment. This particular one is caused by my choice to install ESX on a USB stick, but will...
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Home Network v4 – Services
Assuming anyone follows my semi-regular brain dumps, and you’re one of them, you may have read/watched my posts (part 1 & Part 2) detailing the latest incarnation of my home network. It started as...
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Building the walls – Home DMZ Part 1
Overview My current project is to expand my home network to include a pair of remote access solutions, Citrix Xenapp 6.5 and Remote Desktop Services (RDS) 2012. The end game is that my home network...
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Not enough vespene gas……er VLAN’s
I recently came across a problem, I’m expanding my home network with a remote access solution. As part of this, I had a need to create a number of additional VLANS on my HP 2510G-48 switch. When I...
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Closing the gates – Home DMZ Part 2
Overview In part 1 I stepped through the changes required to create a pair of DMZ’s for my home network. I have two internet connections and a plan to add a remote access solution, while the design i’m...
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Citrix @ Home – Part 1 (Licensing)
This feels like my 50th post this week, it’s actually my 5th or 6th – they all blur into one at this point. I’ve been working on a pretty sizable expansion to my home network starting with an increase...
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RDS 2012 @ Home – Part 1 (Licensing)
Overview In my previous post I did a step-by-step walk through the installation and configuration of a Citrix licensing server. It was the first part in my series showing how you can create a small...
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Citrix @ Home – Part 2 (App/Desktop Server)
Last week I posted part 1 of my citrix @ home series. My intention is to create a small Citrix XenApp 6.5 installation allowing me to connect into my virtual lab from outside my home, in addition to...
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