Author: patrick

So I’ve installed Nutanix Community Edition & Prism Central in my desired configuration, but still some stuff to check, so I can really start using my homelab. 1. Networking First thing is to ensure the network is configured correctly. The SuperMicro X10SDV-12C-TLNB4F+ motherboard has -amongst it features- 2 10Gbe SFP+… Continue reading

Already at part 4 of setting up “The LAB” (it’s going to be a long run), but trying to document this in a good way for myself and in the same time share my experience in setting this up. 1. Storage The cluster has been configured, passwords changed, now let’s… Continue reading

So in my previous post the initial installation of my homelab is finished, but as everyone knows, now the real configuration starts. The cluster has not be named yet, there seems to be an issue with my NTP configuration, the default password for the CVM and AHV admin has to… Continue reading

Ok, so the hardware has been installed and I already moved the chassis into the technical cabinet of my house (have to keep the girlfriend happy), but before I can start with the installation I first want to ensure the basics are in place. First thing to configure is the… Continue reading

This post is the first one in a series featuring my homelab (hereafter referred to as “The LAB”), explaining how I got to the hardware decision, the hardware install, the software setup and configuration. So, as you could read in the Why? post, I recently was taken up in the… Continue reading