What is a SIEM? Introduction to Wazuh: The Free, Open-Source Security Operations Platform
An engineer's guide to centralized log aggregation, File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), Active Response threat blocking, and system troubleshooting using Wazuh.
Practical Homelab Architecture & Networking
Written by Seth Sanders, a 12-year IT Systems Engineer and Administrator veteran. Deep-dives into enterprise-grade infrastructure, self-hosting, Ubiquiti UniFi, Proxmox virtualization, and high-performance home labs.
Latest Articles
Proxmox VE vs. Microsoft Hyper-V: Pros, Cons, and Choosing the Right Hypervisor
A direct comparison of Proxmox VE and Microsoft Hyper-V covering LXC containers, ZFS storage, Active Directory integration, licensing models, and lab architecture strategies.
Hyper-V Architecture: The Parent Partition Model & Enterprise Self-Hosting
A deep dive into Microsoft Hyper-V architecture, synthetic drivers via VMbus, Dynamic Memory allocation, evaluation licensing hacks, and Active Directory lab setups.
What is Proxmox VE? Architecture, Features, and Enterprise Self-Hosting
A comprehensive breakdown of Proxmox Virtual Environment, comparing KVM vs. LXC, OpenZFS storage, enterprise licensing, and why it has become the top alternative to VMware ESXi.
So You Want to Start a Homelab?
Overcoming analysis paralysis, starting with whatever hardware is in arm's reach, embracing bare metal before hypervisors, and protecting your data.
Why UniFi Is the Sweet Spot for Enterprise Engineers and Homelabbers
Bridging the gap between clunky consumer routers and expensive enterprise subscription models. A practical look at zero-licensing VLAN architectures, management zones, and core subnets.