Category Archives: New Toys

In addition to backing up I wanted to have a clean office by the start of the new year. Started something I hope to finish. But did do couple other cool things, replaced the RAM in my set Also rebuilt … Continue reading →

Figured out how to get a kickstart DVD going in Rocky Linux 8 in both UEFI and BIOS (legacy), with the help of the Internet of course (Reddit) Any way I settled on two base configs plain server, and prime … Continue reading →

Great workout today, also was alone in gym so I could grunt. I don’t recall a workout like that for a long time. I had energy to spare. Figure out the switch problem, wasn’t my end. One of goals before … Continue reading →

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

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 →

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 →

There is this workout wall for me right now, I am not talking about resisting going to work out, dreading the treadmill, or the gym, I am talking about how long it is to get in to some sort of … Continue reading →

Build my first R8 box that is physical. It won’t be on all the time, I will use what I learned regarding Wake on LAN to boot this machine up, then shut it down when done. It is actually an … Continue reading →

Big change today, moving from CentOS 7 Rocky Linux 8 in production builds. Working on updating my mail server, but before that building instructions on how to set up openVAS to scan my network. Also it is cyber monday, so … Continue reading →