Category Archives: Training

This is all items related to my physical training.

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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Workout or Work

Posted on February 11, 2022 by larry

Been trying to balance my workout with my work duties both professional and personal. Got a lot of things to do, but I do realize I need to get some movement in. Hopefully I can get more of both. Weight: … Continue reading →

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Demo Lab Infrastructure

Posted on February 10, 2022 by larry

I think I got a lot of what I need in place. DHCP, DNS, NTP etc. Going through the list I need a remote site. To confirm things work. Basically a side to act as a remote VPN. Weight: 354.4

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Demo Lab Kickstart

Posted on February 9, 2022 by larry

Going to get a good kickstart service running in the lab. Kickstart to install Rocky Kickstart for disk less Client Kickstart for Cloning Kickstart for Partitioning Moving some things around because it needs to be a bit more stable. Did … Continue reading →

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Hips Sore

Posted on February 8, 2022 by larry

Not sure why but my hips been sore for the past few days. Not getting a good workout. I feel like they been taking a pounding. Lab really looking good now. Got a lot of the guacamole interface working. Little … Continue reading →

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Building Out Machines

Posted on February 7, 2022 by larry

Getting my first machines for the new lab up. I use vmkfstools to spin up machines, seems pretty darn slow. Looking for a machine specifically for these labs. In the meantime this first run will be more as a marketing … Continue reading →

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