Using dnsmasq and blocklist project lists to create a foss category based DNS filter
RackTables Hyper-V sync
Automatically add and update hyper-V VM’s as objects in racktables.
Zabbix Veeam backup status per VM
Monitor the veeam backup status for each individual VM, giving a much clearer view of which VM’s are not backed up.
Redundant zabbix proxy
Set up a redundant zabbix proxy using keepalived.
Site to site network using zero tier
The goal of this setup is to create a site-to-site connection between my home environment and my server in datacenter colocation. More sites can easily be added later.
Apache2 reverse http proxy
I’m limited to one public IP address, but I have multiple web applications that I want to access remotely, without having to change the port numbers (and remember them). This is where a reverse proxy comes in. All http requests (it can do more than just http, but that’s all I’m using) are sent to…
network booting multiple raspberry pi’s
The project of the day: boot multiple raspberry pi’s from the network, with each their own OS. An additional requirement: it has to fit in with my existing pxe server. There’s a raspberry pi doc that explains pxe booting from a pi, and I’m using it as a reference (link). So let’s get to work….
debian automated pxe install + custom script after completing
Using PXE to install without a physical install media is pretty useful, but it can be completely automated using preseed files. The preseed file will contain the answers to all the prompts you receive during installation (usernames, passwords, packages, locale settings,…). At the end of the preseed file, you can insert your own script to…
Monitoring electricity usage with zabbix
As a first project, I’m monitoring the electricity consumption of my boiler. For this, I’m using Broadlink SP3s wifi Power plugs (the ‘s’ series have power monitor). They come with a simple app for both Android and iOS, which I used for the wifi config of the plugs. I’ll be using Zabbix to monitor the…