Windows Server carries with it a very specific reputation. It's typically thought of as an enterprise OS first, belonging to data centers and dismissed in enthusiast circles. That's rather unfortunate ...

I found the best Linux server distros for your home lab ...

I've got my MCSE 2003, and am thinking about gearing up to upgrade to MCITP, and maybe even MCM Server 2008. I've got a 2-year-old desktop system at home that I'd probably rather not dick around with ...

Thanks to my obsession with DIY projects and server experiments, I’ve tinkered with all sorts of virtualization platforms, container runtimes, and hypervisors over the years. These range from popular ...

Although designed to act as a home/small business file and back-up repository, Tom thinks its specs might allow it to work a storage server for virtualization for a small home lab. In previous ...

For a family member, Tom sets up the Terramaster and tests it for suitability as a NAS for his own home VMware lab. Last year I set up and reviewed a QNAP TS-431K after having a catastrophic failure ...

The Aoostar WTR PRO is a compact and cost-effective home server that offers an impressive balance of performance, flexibility, and energy efficiency. Designed to replace traditional home lab setups, ...

Ever wondered if your Synology NAS could do more than just store files? What if it could manage your website, handle user authentication, and even run virtual machines? The good news is, it can! This ...

Looking for some advice on this combo for a home / lab virtualization build to run maybe 10 or 12, maybe more, low-resource utilization Hyper-V Virtual Machines for my own learning and experimenting: ...

Many of our past columns have centered on a recurring theme: increasing the value of IT without scaling cost, all while ensuring minimal risk to the business. In keeping with this theme, in this ...

When I was a kid, my home lab consisted of test tubes and beakers, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), acetic acid (vinegar), and the occasional boom, followed closely by the sound of my mom in the ...