Tech Note: pfSense Upgrades
A note about a recent issue I ran into when upgrading pfSense.
The Solo Admin
The Triumphs and Tragedies of IT Are Yours Alone
Latest posts
Zabbix Server Dashboard: New CSS Challenge
If you're bugged by the vertical column headers in the Zabbix dashboard, my post from last year fixed the issue...until Zabbix 7.2. Here's a new fix.
Active Directory Authentication on Linux - A Simple Guide
Authenticating via Active Directory on your Linux servers doesn't have to be difficult. This article provides a roadmap.
Linux Server Build Walkthrough
Building a Linux server doesn't have to be an anxiety-inducing experience. We'll step through the process here.
Quick Note: Zabbix Server Dashboard CSS Change
A quick note on changing a minor annoyance in the Zabbix 7.0 server dashboard's web layout.
Supply Chain Intrigue, or The Spy Who Shagged My Repo
With the discovery of a backdoor in xz in 2024, software supply chain security is now a top priority...
Proxmox 8.0 Hang on Boot - A Fix
A fix for anyone who's experiencing server hang on boot, or boot failure, after upgrading to Proxmox 8.0.
Users Aren't the Enemy - They're Your First Line of Defense
In this post, I'm going to talk about what I believe is one of the best uses of the limited resources we have available - educating and building a rapport with your users.
A New Direction
Taking the blog in a new direction....
Setting Up Wazuh for Host-Based Monitoring
Deploy XDR, host integrity, and more with Wazuh Server.
The Solo Developer
In this post, I will outline the steps I've taken to make my small development world a better place for those who will someday follow in my footsteps.
No, It's Not Always DNS
In today's environment of always-on, always-available Internet connectivity, network troubleshooting has become somewhat of a lost art. In this article, you'll learn network troubleshooting up and down the stack.
Batch Downloading With Python
Scripting is a crucial skill for any admin to learn. This post walks through the process to develop a batch file download script in Python, demonstrating how to use the interactive Python shell to troubleshoot while writing code.
Kali Linux Desktop on Windows Subsystem for Linux
Run an Xfce desktop environment on Kali Linux in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). No systemd installation required!
Disable the Subscription Error Message in Proxmox VE 7.0
Disable the subscription error message in the community edition of Proxmox VE 7.0 and above.