I passed the Microsoft 74-409 Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center test on Monday! Going in, I totally felt that I was going to fail. I hadn’t had any experience in Hyper-V, Microsoft Server 2012 (or Server 2012R2), or…
The Submarine (HTPC build)
I’ve been having issues with my desktop reliably starting up (a mobo issue). It’s been happening with the desktop for the last few months, but has steadily been getting worse and now it only starts sometimes if I unplug it…
Hyper-V Woes
A few weeks ago, I initially had issues installing Windows Hyper-V Server onto a Dell 1950 server. It gave a useless drive error and says go see the logs. Sadly, since the server doesn’t have a pre-existing windows drive set…
Back to Dual Monitors
So, I got tired of having a single screen for my home desktop. Both BestBuy and Staples were running sales on 20″ monitors. After some research, I decided to purchase the AOC E2060SWD. It’s not a bad monitor, just slightly…
Panasonic & Pandora
So, it’s coming up on 5 months owning a TC-55ST50. I love it except for two issues (both with Viera Link). The first is the Pandora app is unusable. It plays a song, then sits there and loads the next…
Monitoring Solution
I’ve been working on setting up a monitoring solution for my home network. In the past, I had used Cacti but never really got the hang of it. The layout of it was hard to follow and it didn’t have…
Qui fortis abest
So I’ve started posting here and hope to do so for the foreseeable future. First up during the week is Magic Monday where I’m talking about Magic: the Gathering. Mid week, I hope to treat you to Wings Wednesday about all things…