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Notes from working with Windows Server in the real world — installs, roles, troubleshooting, and admin tips I use in production and in my lab.

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Homelab Ideas: 25 Real Projects to Start and Grow Your Home Lab

Looking for homelab ideas? Here are 25 projects I either run in my own lab or have planned next, organized by where you start and how your lab grows.

How to Install Windows Server on Proxmox with VirtIO Drivers

If you want to install Windows Server on Proxmox, I recommend using VirtIO drivers from the beginning. This gives your virtual machine better storage and network performance than using older default options.

Dell PowerEdge vs HPE ProLiant: What Sysadmin Says in 2026

I asked Sysadmins on Reddit how other admins weigh the buying criteria between Dell PowerEdge and HPE ProLiant.

Windows Server Core Pros and Cons – What 393 Sysadmins Think in 2026

Windows Server Core: The Ultimate Guide to Microsoft’s Minimal Server Installation

In today’s cloud-first world, every megabyte of disk space and every potential security vulnerability matters. What if you could reduce your server’s attack surface by up to 70% while cutting resource usage in half?