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SAS 036 – In The Lab – 42U Rack, 3 VMware Hosts & Server 2019

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In this in the lab episode I go over the setup process for my new home lab.  I recently got a full height fully enclosed 4-post rack that prompted me to rethink my whole network setup.  I recorded several videos throughout this build that are linked below.

VMware User Group:

VMUG

YouTube Videos:

Home Lab: 4-Post Network Rack Planning

In the Lab: 4-Post Rack Completed

In The Lab: 4-post Installing Equipment

In The Lab: Using A Keystone Jack

In The Lab: Basic Network Cable Testing

  • New rack
    • Post adjustments
    • Give space for network cables
    • New location
    • Patch panels
    • Lowering power usage
      • $30/month to $15/month
      • ~200 watts without G6 server
      • 3x HP Elite 8300 Ultra-Slim Desktop
        • 16GB
        • 500GB SSD
        • ESXi 6.7
        • Single NIC
        • Page allocation error
          • Disable UEFI
          • Enable Virtualization Technology
          • vCenter Appliance 6.7
            • 10GB RAM
            • Server 2019 1806
              • Desktop Experience and Core
              • Windows 10 1903

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                • Final Thoughts
                  • Use for server 2019 testing
                  • DevOps Testing, PowerShell & Ansible
                  • Building a local AD/Exchange environment to test Office 365 hybrid configuration and migration
                    • ...more
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