Monthly Archives: November 2017

Overrun Day

Posted on November 20, 2017 by larry

Meetings, parent teacher conferences (multiple), a Dentist appointment, and a Seahawks game. Today was packed. Hopefully can post more later tonight.

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Getting Rid of Stuff

Posted on November 19, 2017 by larry

In the march to simplify my life, I have gotten rid of some stuff. Two computers and a bunch of things we do not use. Got to admit, it felt a little sorrowful to let it go, but it must … Continue reading →

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Backing Up Configs of ESXi

Posted on November 18, 2017 by larry

Going through a struggle to get this box up. Now I am encountering issues with backing up vmware configs and generating lists of VMs What makes it frustrating is that some of these works with certain versions of the vmware … Continue reading →

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Tried to Get Steps In

Posted on November 17, 2017 by larry

Today I tried to go around Renton Tech, feet hurt afterwards, I got a long long way to go to get back to healthy. It was a step forward though. Still doing pushups and situps, but need to work on … Continue reading →

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New Backup Server Up

Posted on November 16, 2017 by larry

Yay, got the new back up server running. One thing I am really worried about though is the form factor, it is currently a tower sitting in the server room.  I think it would be better if it sat in … Continue reading →

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Another Failing Appliance

Posted on November 15, 2017 by larry

OK, now the Microwave gave out, spent just a bit to get a replacement, a cheap $70.00 one, works OK (actually may be better than the one it replaces) but it is a counter top model and takes up space. … Continue reading →

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Gave up on the Mobo CPU

Posted on November 14, 2017 by larry

Meh, getting too old for this stuff, decided to give up on that Mobo CPU combo that been giving me fits. At least I found something that will work.  Even better CPU.  Just need to move it to a new … Continue reading →

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Backup Server Failing

Posted on November 13, 2017 by larry

Not sure why either motherboard or CPU I am going to pick up a new CPU tomorrow, if that fails I am going to try a motherboard I have in hand. Spending too much time on this. Hoped to get … Continue reading →

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More Server Room Cleanup

Posted on November 12, 2017 by larry

Got a server racked, looks like things are getting there. Started to build a new secure backup server, thing didn’t have a power supply.  Dunno how I missed that.  I have one, just need to install it.  

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Cleaned Up Server Room 2017

Posted on November 11, 2017 by larry

Started cleaning up the server room.  Actually tossing out some stuff I do not need. Cost of keeping the stuff is more than just buying new stuff. Also kids had some study group, it was cool setting things up and … Continue reading →

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