Aaron LongchampsHome Lab Kubernetes Part 2: Deploying VMs from a Template With OpenTofuUsing OpenTofu to deploy 5 VMs so I can make a Kubernetes cluster on demand.4 min read·May 24, 2024----
Aaron LongchampsHandling SSH Thumbprints on Linux TemplatesWith Packer and OpenTofuOne way to make unique SSH Thumbprints when deploying from a template2 min read·May 18, 2024----
Aaron LongchampsHome Lab DNS Update: Technitium++, Pi-Hole––This morning, I decided to replace my Pi Hole DNS server with another Technitium installation, bringing me up to two Technitium DNS servers…2 min read·May 16, 2024----
Aaron LongchampsTip: How To Copy Files from a VMware VM with PowerCLIHow to copy files to/from a VM, no network required.2 min read·May 11, 2024----
Aaron LongchampsHome Lab Kubernetes Part 1: Building an Ubuntu 23.10 Template with Packer in the Home LabAs a part of my home lab journey, I’ve always wanted to learn how to build a template from an ISO. Not only does this give me experience…4 min read·May 10, 2024----
Aaron LongchampsHome Lab DNS Part 2: Installing Ubuntu and Configuring NetworkingI recently ordered a new microSD card for my Raspberry Pi 4 and installed it this afternoon to see if it would fix the issues I talked…3 min read·Apr 20, 2024----
Aaron LongchampsHome Lab DNS: Goodbye Pi-Hole, Hello TechnitiumI’ve been running a Pi-Hole DNS server for years and it’s finally time to replace it. Last Friday, my area experienced some brief power…2 min read·Apr 15, 2024--3--3
Aaron LongchampsHow I Power On My Home Lab With AnsibleThis is how I use Ansible to power up my home lab when I want to use it. I also highlight some features of Ansible that make this easier.3 min read·Feb 21, 2024----
Aaron LongchampsConfiguring Network Settings in the AD Home Lab — DHCP & DNSConfiguring DHCP and DNS settings for the two sites I have defined in my home lab.5 min read·Feb 14, 2024----
Aaron LongchampsConfiguring Sites and Services, Promoting dc02 to a Domain ControllerToday’s Working Session5 min read·Feb 12, 2024----
