Category Archives: Technical

Winter Solstice 2021

Posted on December 21, 2021 by larry

We are now going to get brighter. Finally hit Winter Solstice. Officially winter, and it feels like it. Still struggling with getting power wired correctly. Weight: 348.8

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Still Having Switch Problems

Posted on December 20, 2021 by larry

Futility That is what it feels like. Seems like the switches are all out of whack. Frustrating. Need to wait till power can be turned off again. Weight: 350.0

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Getting TP Link Light Switch

Posted on December 19, 2021 by larry

Finally got the TPlink switches on my network. It was a pain getting setup, really need to trace where cables are, but got it working. Don’t know if I want to go through that again. A lot of trial and … Continue reading →

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Back From Weekend Getaway

Posted on December 13, 2021 by larry

It was fun, wife and I was out, enjoying ourselves, eating shopping etc. Then I get a message from work asking me to go back to work. Apparently my email Saturday regarding the issue with Java Logging explained it was … Continue reading →

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Certs Expire

Posted on December 12, 2021 by larry

OK I have a checklist of things to do before a trip, even if it is just overnight. Anyway, one of the things to check if I have any expiring certs. It is funny that one of the certs to … Continue reading →

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Getting More Thin Clients Online

Posted on December 11, 2021 by larry

Got another thin client ready to take over some duties of VMs that are on an ESXi host I want to shutdown. Modifying my strategy a bit, thinking of shutting down (maybe even disconnecting power completely) and keeping the server … Continue reading →

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New UPS Problems

Posted on December 10, 2021 by larry

OK I had UPS the delivery company problems, but today, I got the APC UPS device problems. I recently hooked up my new UPS and it is emitting a distinct electronic burn or at least overheated smell. Pretty disappointed because … Continue reading →

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Wow Great Workout

Posted on December 8, 2021 by larry

Feeling like my body is coming back. The workout today was great. The treadmill was the dreadmill Still struggled on the bike, but made it though. Life is good. Oh, and I think one of my HDHR is bad. Weight: … Continue reading →

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Inspired By Class

Posted on December 7, 2021 by larry

Getting inspired by class today. Looking at how I can redo my network architecture to simplify and to reduce power usage. While I am designing, I need to collect some metrics. Going to reduce my ESXi hosts from 3 to … Continue reading →

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Need Better Sleep

Posted on December 2, 2021 by larry

Didn’t sleep early last night, so I was really tired today. Unfortunately I was groggy all day. Had a bunch of meetings that really made me struggle through. Going to sleep early tonight. Did take an early nap. Weight: 351.6

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