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Homelab – Build a robust DNS foundation – Part 1 using Unbound on Windows

A while back i wrote a DNS guide to help you get started in your homelab. This guide is still valuable and available here. I recommend reading before you get…

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T-Shaped Profile – My unique journey from Helpdesk to Enterprise Architecture

The Evolution of a T-Shaped IT Professional In the world of IT, specialization is often seen as the key to success. Yet, my career path has proven that breadth and…

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Tinyproxy on Hyper-V – new Ubuntu 24.04

A Linux VM with Proxy, such as tinyproxy, can be used to reduce bandwidth as it caches frequently requested websites. Today we want to configure a Linux VM with a Proxy and deploy…

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Windows – easy COM Port Management without Admin Rights with Windows 10 & 11

COM Port Management with no administrator rights is a challenge. You might have noticed that I am currently involved in IT and OT discussions. During OT modernization, I encountered a…

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Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCM) – A Must Have for Homelabs and a dragon IT architect from the shadowrun world looking at his computer monitor without humans

Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCM) – A Must-Have for Homelabs

Managing multiple remote connections efficiently is a challenge for IT professionals and homelab enthusiasts alike. Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCM) simplifies this process by providing a centralized interface for organizing…

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IT and OT: Bridging the Gap with Modern Infrastructure Management

For decades, Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) have operated in parallel silos, each serving distinct purposes. However, the rise of IoT, Industry 4.0, and cloud-driven automation has forced…

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Azure Service Lifecycles: Understanding Preview and GA Releases – 2025

Azure Service Lifecycles are an important part of your roadmapping. When using them you’ll often encounter terms like Private Preview, Public Preview, and General Availability (GA). Understanding these phases is…

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Windows Server Activation Error 0xC004FC07 & 0xC004F069

You are receiving error 0xC004FC07 when trying to apply a license to your Windows Server 2022 / 2025? Maybe your server is randomly shutting down after a few hours? This…

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Azure architecture icons in your Documents

If you need to document your Azure setup or showcase a new solution design, it’s best to utilize the official Azure Architecture Icons. Introduction Creating Azure architecture diagrams is essential…

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Azure Managed Disk Types – 2025

Azure offers a variety of managed disk types tailored to different workloads and performance needs. Azure Managed Disk Types Azure provides Standard SSD, Premium SSD, Standard HDD, and Ultra Disk…

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