Category Archives: Training

This is all items related to my physical training.

Getting Lazy Again

Posted on February 21, 2022 by larry

I did a bit more work, but not working out as I should. Just too dang tired. Hoping to get some better sleep tonight. Long day of work tomorrow. Weight: 353.4

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Got Some of Presentation Done

Posted on February 20, 2022 by larry

I was able to get some of my presentations done, a few videos and a powerpoint. Still, I don’t think I will make it this weekend. Going to try and keep pushing, hope to still finish something. Weight: 355.2

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So Tired Again

Posted on February 19, 2022 by larry

Tried to do some work on my project again, just too tired. Maybe needing a break, wrong time to need because it is in the middle of a three day weekend. One of those sharpen an axe moments to bring … Continue reading →

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Momentum Slowing

Posted on February 18, 2022 by larry

Felt like I was getting a lot done the past few days, got kickstart, sysprep on both Windows 7 and Windows 10. But today I feel like i hit a road block. To be fair, I worked on finances a … Continue reading →

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Dedicated ESXi host

Posted on February 17, 2022 by larry

Got a “new” ESXi host dedicated to these labs. Looks good though, I am really concerned about the experience. I want to make it easy for them. Got me second set of new medication. Will see if it helps. Weight: … Continue reading →

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Revisit Windows 10 Sysprep

Posted on February 16, 2022 by larry

Took a step back and found what a pain it is to install the way I been installing. So revisited syspreping windows 10. Glad I did, that is the better route. Things can be more automated. Also looking back at … Continue reading →

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Building Machines In Lab

Posted on February 15, 2022 by larry

Need to settle on some build processes for my environment. Windows 7 – Use clonezilla or an OVA to build, it is fully patched. Windows 10 – will use the latest DVD and simply install Mint 20.3 – Straight install … Continue reading →

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Back To Windows 7

Posted on February 14, 2022 by larry

Didn’t think I would need to build a windows 7 box anymore, yet here I am , trying to get a clean install fully patched install of Windows 7. I am looking to make my new build out of images … Continue reading →

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Need Real Physical Server

Posted on February 13, 2022 by larry

I need a real esxi host to run some of the build images. Still planning out the details. I could also have everything as a VM, but need capacity on this physical server. It would fast building out machines. Also … Continue reading →

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Automating Guacamole VM Build

Posted on February 12, 2022 by larry

Trying to automate a guacamole build as much as possible. I got the kickstart going and got most of the automated build working. It works well enough you can cut and paste the final steps other then when something is … Continue reading →

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