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Business in a Box! - Single Server Deployment with the Supermicro 620P Mainstream

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The Supermicro 620P Mainstream is a general purpose server that has everything your need to deploy an entire business infrastructure in a single 2U package. As this is exactly the type of work I used to do, what would a typical server rollout look like in small and medium sized businesses?

But first... What am I ...

AliExpress Water Cooling my nVidia Tesla GPUs

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With the Tesla M40s, I was able to create a powerful and economic virtual machine box capable of hosting 4 gamers simultaneously. There was only one issue.... it was LOUD.

Water cooling them seemed like a good soluti...

Your Webcam Sucks, and Your Boss Cares

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No Fooling... IT'S ALIVE! AND REALLY HEAVY!

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This PC is without a doubt the most difficult build I've ever attempted. 3/8" Steel Plate, 5/8" bent copper tubing, 100% custom cabling and wire looms, and nearly $5,000 in parts, all crammed into the same footprint as a Mac Mini.

but first... What am I drinking???

From Lord Hobo brewing comes the Doom Sauce...

Star Trek TNG Peripherals Unboxing

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Proxmox GPU Virtualization Tutorial with Custom Profiles - vGPU_Unlock-RS

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If you have a compatible nVidia graphics card, you can build your own Cloud Gaming Server in as little as 90 minutes! This video is a complete step-by-step tutorial for installing Proxmox, nVidia GRID, and defining custom GPU profiles for allocated memory and supported features.

So why am I posting this updated tutorial less than a year later? Mainly, this update fixes a number of problems with driver compatibi...

Sub $1000 4-Gamer 1-CPU system in 2022?!?

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I get it... GPUs are unobtainable and expensive right now. But there are Enterprise GPU Accelerators you can get on the cheap, and virtualization allows you to split that power between multiple users at the same time. Today, we're going to build a Proxmox server with two nVidia Tesla M40 GPUs to run Four Gaming PCs ins...

Build a Server From Old Gaming Parts

Surfing eBay for used server gear is a ton of fun, but it's also not for everyone. Sometimes you just want to run a couple services without the need for a server rack, and without the noise. Today, we're going to turn old gaming PC parts into a brand new server to do just that, with 12TB of storage and all in a quiet box you can set anywhere.

But first... What am I drinking???

Resurgence Brewing Co (Buffalo NY) House Rules IPA. A hazy IPA that shouldn't even be used for beer pong.

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Let's put a PC in an XBOX!

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Joining the ages-old tradition of stuffing a PC into places it doesn't belong, let's jam a gaming PC and GTX 1650 into th...

IT'S FIXED! - Wiwynn Lyra SV315 Review Redux

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Mistakes were made in my first attempt at reviewing the Wiwynn Lyra SV315. A new motherboard, and a couple choice upgrades later, I can finally take a look at this inexpensive 1U Flash Storage Server.

But first... What am I drinking???

JJJuiceee Machine by Treehouse Brewing (RI) is the Hazy to end all hazys. Th...

4K Professional Monitor for 1440p Money - Innocn 27C1U Art Review

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It's no secret I love professional displays. Which is why I'm so impressed with the Innocn 27C1U 4K Art display. 3840x216...

Plex + Hardware Encoding on TrueNAS Scale

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TrueNAS is a fantastic storage server, but virtualization has never been its strong suit. With the introduction of TrueNAS Scale, it's now possible to install Plex with full hardware acceleration for video encoding, whether you're running as a Plugin or in a Virtual Machine. This video will walk you thr...

I broke some stuff... Wiwynn Lyra SV315 Build

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There's nothing more exciting than finding a good deal on a new server. And sometimes that excitement can lead to... poor decision making...

But first... What am I drinking???

Tranquil Ginger - a kombucha from Brew Dr that's infused with 25mg of CBD. It's the perfect amount of zest hidden behind a delightfully sweet aroma.

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Custom Solid Steel ITX Case - My most INSANE build yet!!!

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I have no words for this build. Where else are you going to see a plasma-cut ITX case made of 3/8" (10mm) solid steel plate? This thing is absolutely insane!

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Can TrueNAS Scale Replace your Hypervisor?

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TrueNAS has always been a great file server, but wasn't built with virtualization support in mind. With TrueNAS Scale, that's about to change.

But first... What am I drinking???

From WellBeing Brewing comes a non-alcoholic Golden Wheat Ale, the Heavenly Body. With only 68 calories, it's definitely a great a...

Retro Rocket SFF Gaming PC!

Building an ITX PC can already be pretty challenging. Now try building one with parts that are 20 years old. How hard could it be???

But first... What am I drinking???

From Deschutes Brewing comes the Grower Direct IPA. A subdued aroma will leave you off guard, as the hops don't hit until you take a drink. 7.0%, and a beer that should be reserved for hot summer days only.

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Kabiou A1 ITX Aluminum PC Case: h...

An actual UniFi competitor? - TP-Link EAP 660 HD Wireless Point Review

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I'll admit, I haven't kept up with a lot of products in the enthusiast/small business space when it comes to networking and Wireless. Ubiquiti has been so good for so long, I just kind of stopped looking. Today, I'm correcting that and taking a look at the TP-Link EAP 660 HD Wireless Access Point, along with their Omada SDN Con...

Retro Rocket Mini PC... Behind the Scenes

Building Mini ITX PCs is hard.

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Keep an eye on your network - Observium Tutorial

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A wise man once said "You can't know what's wrong if you never knew what right looks like". That was me. Keeping a watchful eye on your servers and network gear is quite a challenge, but where do you even begin? Today, I'm going to show you how to setup Observium to monitor and log activity for any device on your netwo...

Mistakes were made. Let's fix them.

I awoke the day after Christmas to find my switch had a light that won't light on one side. And so, in the rain drenched from my foot to my brow, I started to fix the line that was down.

But first... What am I drinking???

Nothing, because beer and ladders don't mix.

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The Clean OS Microsoft Won't Sell You

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I've done a number of videos on 'How to debloat Windows', but that really doesn't solve the root of the problem... Windows is a bloated operating system. But it doesn't have to be! Microsoft themselves make versions of Windows that not only remove 3rd Party junk..... it removes all of Mic...

Buy Cheap, Buy Twice - Wavlink 300Mbps Outdoor WAP

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You ever find a deal for hardware that seems too good to be true? I ordered three of these Wavlink Outdoor Wireless Access Points for a project with a strict budget. What I wound up with was range anxiety. Do yourself a favor... stick to used enterprise or prosumer gear when it comes to n...

What could go wrong - Retro PC Build FAIL

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While my heart is always in the Xeons and Servers, you've got to build a gaming PC every once in a while. Today, we're kicking it old school with a Windows 98SE ITX-sized PC.... how hard could it be?

But first... What am I drinking???

From Fremont Brewing (Seattle) comes their Imperial Winter Ale @8.0%. I've had this twice n...

56-Core Storage Server!!! - Supermicro 620P Ice Lake Server Overview

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When Supermicro reaches out and asks if you're interested in checking out their all new 56-Core Ice Lake Powered 2U Storage Server.... well, what do you think I said? The SYS-620P-TRT is a high-core-count, high-capacity storage server that has the potential to be everything a small to medium sized busin...

10lb of cooler in a 5lb bag? - Arctic Freezer 4U SP3

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Building your own server gear is often fraught with challenges, not the least of which are the size constraints in rackmount cases. In theory, a 120mm tower cooler should fit in a 4U Chassis. In practice, that almost never works. Will the Arctic Freezer 4U SP3 become the ultimate server cooler, or did they fly too close to the sun?

But first... What am I drinking???

An annual release from Sierra Nevada, i...

Projects aren't always successful - nVidia P106-90 Mining GPU

Not every project ends in success, and some of the worst failures never make it onto video. Today, I'm looking at ONE of the many failed hardware concepts from my years on YouTube, in hopes I can save you similar headaches in the future.

But first... What am I drinking???

From Ghostfish Brewing (Seattle), it's the Peak Buster Double IPA, an 8.0% Gluten Free beer! Honestly, I would not have called this out as being Gluten Free, as the body and ABV are where I would expect a standard NW IPA to be. Pretty solid, would hav...

Debloating Windows 11 The Easy Way!

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Microsoft just keeps marching to the sound of their own drum, and to be honest, we let it happen. Today I'm going to show you a quick and easy way to Debloat Windows 11, Disable Telemetry, and keep both Microsoft AND Third-Party apps from snooping on your use habits.

But first... What am I drinking???

From Migration Brew Co ...

Jginyue Dual X99 PC Build

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I'm a sucker for obscure motherboards like this. Or to put it plainly, sometimes I'm just a sucker. So is this Dual 2011-3 X99 Motherboard worth your money?

But first... What am I drinking???

From Lord Hobo Brewing (awesome name) comes the Diablogato (also awesome name) Double IPA. This is a Hazy that says "I'm not like othe...

Server Rack Tour 2021 - Epyc Rome and Ice Lake, OH MY!

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What is all the equipment in my server rack, and what do I use it all for? It's time for 'What's in my Server Rack - 2021 Edition'!

But first... What am I drinking???

A seasonal favorite from Rogue Ales and Spirits (Newport, OR), it's the Dead & Dead. Rogue takes their classic Dead Guy Ale, and ages it with Dead Guy Whis...

Ask your Storage Admin if ZFS Deduplication is right for you...

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ZFS Deduplication is a technology that is difficult to find useful information about. Those who use it won't share their secrets. Those who think they know everything tell you NOT to use it in the most demeaning and uninformative ways possible on every internet forum. So, what's the real ...