This post will describe 2 use cases where I used my PKI, as those were most important to me. All my other infrastructure will get the proper certificate (where needed), but I will not describe this (or if I run into some issues) Domain Controller Ok now I made my… Continue reading
Okay, I now deployed some basic infrastructure (Domain Controller, Firewall & Cloud Connect), I will focus now on creating my templates within Prism, so I can speed up deployment a bit. WARNING This post is quite basic and I found the actions very tedious, but nevertheless I found it necessary… Continue reading
Yesterday we had a “urgent” request to update all of the credentials on our Nutanix clusters. While my colleague worked on the clusters with VMware as a Hypervisor, I started with the cluster running AHV as a hypervisor. Although this is relatively small cluster (11 NX-3060 nodes), I loath to… Continue reading
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
Ok, in part 5 I finally can start deploying the Prism Central instance. This will be done using the Prism Console. I logged on to the console and see immediately the cluster is not registered to Prism Central. So I click on “Register or create new”, and as I don’t… 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
Why are you here, What’s to find here? Why does this person thinks he needs a blog, why another blog? When starting this blog, these questions came to mind. I’m probably the last person to boast myself (at least I hope and think so), but after getting knowledge on general… Continue reading