How to Ensure Unique MAC Addresses for Hyper-V VMs?
We frequently create Hyper-V virtual machines for users who occasionally need Linux environments. We prefer this method over Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) due to security concerns, as…
VM management
How to Manage Access and Recovery for Azure VMs?
I'm just getting started with Azure and trying to understand how virtual machines (VMs) are managed in real-world scenarios. I have a couple of quick questions: If I…
Looking for Recommendations on VM Tracking Tools
I'm searching for a reliable tracking tool that I can use for managing our company's hosts and virtual machines. Ideally, I'm looking for something that is either open-source…
Why is my Docker.raw file so huge and how can I fix it?
I'm seeing a massive Docker.raw file taking up around 171.96 GiB in my system: /home/my_user/.docker/desktop/vms/0/data/Docker.raw. I've tried running all the purge commands I can think of, but the…
Am I Crazy for Trying to Fix My Company’s Patching and Backup Chaos?
Hey everyone, I could really use some reassurance here. I just took over the management of our IT environment that's sitting at around 200 VMs across various VLANs,…
Why Upgrade to Windows Server Over Windows 10 Pro for Our VMs?
I'm new to managing IT in a small business, and I've been tasked with putting together a migration plan for our two HP servers that currently run outdated…
How Can I Schedule My Azure VM to Run Only 8 Hours a Day?
I'm looking for options to run an Azure virtual machine (VM) only 8 hours a day, specifically from 9 AM to 5 PM. I understand that I'll be…