Monthly Archives: February 2022

Momentum Slowing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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