ECC memory is a solid companion for home servers and NAS units ...

It's the backbone of any successful home lab ...

I would like to use some of my tax return to purchase a server to have sort of a home lab for expanding my knowledge. I'm thinking pfsense for a firewall, AD, and some MS server software plus maybe a ...

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 ...

Earlier this year, I wrote that I was going to start a next-generation home lab. Alas, I haven't made any significant progress on the topic. But I did have a power outage that made me realize that my ...

Have you ever looked at an old, unused laptop gathering dust on a shelf and wondered if it could still serve a purpose? What if that aging device could be transformed into a cost-effective, ...

Have you ever poured hours into building a home lab, only to find yourself tangled in a web of mislabeled cables, unexpected shutdowns, or worse, data loss? For tech enthusiasts, a home lab is more ...

The attraction of a home server, such as Windows Home Server, is obvious for any household with several computers. But even if you have just one PC, the technology offers significant benefits — such ...

So, you're thinking about building your own home server based on Microsoft's latest OS, Windows Home Server and want some pointers as to the best hardware to use. You've come to the right place! Here ...

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 ...