1. Resolving Local DNS using Pi-hole

    Resolving Local DNS using Pi-hole

    I love Pi-hole, it’s a network based ad blocker that reports all DNS Queries.

    But, I’ve been having an issue resolving host names on my local domain through the Pi-hole.

    I run an active directory/DNS server with all my entries, Pi-hole is the first DNS Provider on my network, and I can resolve the host names on Pi-hole fine. But when I resolve them through the Pi-hole I get no response.

    The…

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  2. Managing Hyper-V Remotely

    Managing Hyper-V Remotely #hyperv #hyper-v #devops

    While it can be convenient to RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) into your Hyper-V host and use the manager on the server directly, I prefer to run the Hyper-V Manager from my local machine.

    Posted below are the steps to take to install the Hyper-V management tools, enable credential delegation, and connect to your host from your local machine.

    Install the Hyper-V Management Tools

    From Add/Remove…

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  3. Unable to locate backup file – MSSQL

    Problem

    I recently upgraded my homelab’s hard drives.

    Post migration I found my Windows Update SUSDB in a corrupt ‘Recovering ‘ state.

    Having the MDF / LDF and BAK from before the drive migration I attempted to restore the latest full backup.

    SQL Server Manager (SSMS) greeted me with this nondescript error:

    Cannot access the specified path or file on the server. Verify that you have the necessary…

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  4. My #wcw goes out to this wonderful woman that I am lucky enough to call my future wife. This photo was taken at the Meadowlands Environmental Center where @carinamachina was giving me the tour of her new job in front of the scenic NYC skyline. (at...

    My #wcw goes out to this wonderful woman that I am lucky enough to call my future wife. This photo was taken at the Meadowlands Environmental Center where @carinamachina was giving me the tour of her new job in front of the scenic NYC skyline. (at Meadowlands Environment Center)

    Tagged #wcw
     
  5. My 2015 consisted of landscapes, food, and my fiancé. Here’s to 2916! #2015bestnine #future

    My 2015 consisted of landscapes, food, and my fiancé. Here’s to 2916! #2015bestnine #future

     
  6. The view (at Garret Mountain Reservation)

    The view (at Garret Mountain Reservation)

     
  7. Not sure if this is the bat signal or 9/11.

    Not sure if this is the bat signal or 9/11.

     
  8. Breakface by @carinamachina

    Breakface by @carinamachina

     
  9. fuckyeahcommunity:
“annie-cu:
“Audio Mistake
”
I will always reblog this
”

    fuckyeahcommunity:

    annie-cu:

    Audio Mistake

    I will always reblog this

    (via bottomoftheoceanshedwells-deact)

     
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  13. nepetaquest:
“give em the ol’ razzle dazzle
”

    nepetaquest:

    give em the ol’ razzle dazzle

    (via local-cutie)

     
  14. gigapower:
“It’s that time of the year again, y’all!
Happy Shark Week!
”

    gigapower:

    It’s that time of the year again, y’all!

    Happy Shark Week!

     
  15. meeshyarts:
“I’m hangry always
–
Available at Lookhuman.com:
“Unisex || Tank || Baseball Tee
” ”

    meeshyarts:

    I’m hangry always

    Available at Lookhuman.com:

    Unisex || Tank || Baseball Tee

    (via tpolisher)