Category Archives: Training

This is all items related to my physical training.

Got Another Document Done

Posted on January 29, 2015 by larry

Still a draft but it is publicly available. I created a document on how to get DDWRT on an ESXi host. https://www.apolonio.com/node/57 This is on creating DDWRT on an ESXi VM Still a rough draft, and there are kinks. Interesting … Continue reading →

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DDWRT in a VM

Posted on January 28, 2015 by larry

I got a custom LARD version going to get ddwrt installed in a Virtual Machine Looks like it will work.  As I post I am testing it out. This one deserves a document. Just doing pushups and situps.

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Mixed Busy Day

Posted on January 27, 2015 by larry

This morning I figured out how to bridge two networks via virtualized version of ddwrt. I was hoping when I got home to document how I did it. Then a server crashes, and I was stuck at work 5 hours … Continue reading →

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First Presentation of 2015

Posted on January 26, 2015 by larry

Small group of 5 people but it was a successful presentation. Seems like people got a value out of it. I feel like an expert in the subject matter though, “Managing Linux Boxes from Windows”, even a seasoned veteran seemed … Continue reading →

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Weather looking better

Posted on January 25, 2015 by larry

Was still dark and a little cold but I was able to run outside. I ran a 1 lap nonstop. Today was one of those days I overcame  wanting to give up. Did finish and test my network  training  setup.

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Training Boxes Up Now Docs

Posted on January 24, 2015 by larry

As expected, I have finished the physical server and for the most part all of the VMs. It takes a long time to boot.  With about 14 VMs needing to start at a minimum of 2 minutes each, this server … Continue reading →

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Training ESXi Coming Online

Posted on January 23, 2015 by larry

I should have a buttoned up ESXi host ready for training by tomorrow morning. As I post this blog, I am copying VM’s to the hard drive I will use. Almost didn’t happen, this box was producing some weird errors … Continue reading →

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Kickstart Debian

Posted on January 22, 2015 by larry

In debian its called preseed not kickstart and setting up a local repo for a particular architecture is challenging. I am giving it a go, but it is brutal.  With so many machines I am building it may be word … Continue reading →

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Getting My Lab Up

Posted on January 21, 2015 by larry

Been a struggle to get my lab up.  I did get a few things going today and made some significant progress.  I am spinning up some VM’s at the moment. Taking a break today from working out, need to focus … Continue reading →

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First Timed Run of 2015

Posted on January 20, 2015 by larry

I finally ran a timed run, short one, just a 1 lap but I did run the entire thing. Time: 16:44:19 I think I would have been faster but still full from lunch. I was going to post more on … Continue reading →

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