Ah … Foreman does not support OpenVZ containers. OpenVZ is very efficient with computing resources. That means I can use lower-cost servers and pack them with 30 or more containers, as long as they all operate the same Debian operating…
Read more → Diagnosing hard disk issues typically requires booting into DOS and using IDE mode in the bios. This is challenging when you don’t have a DOS floppy disk or the server is at a remote location. Seagate’s SeaTools for DOS is…
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While working on my Asus server, I discovered undocumented root shell accounts present on the Asus ASMB5-iKVM remote module that do not appear on the web interface. Incredibly, I was able to log in with an anonymous root account and…
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How does one update the BIOS on a remote Supermicro server when Supermicro only supplies floppy-disk based utilities and we don’t have a floppy drive? If you have IPMI access to the server, attach a bootable flash drive. Warning, this…
Read more → This is a list of configuration steps taken after Foreman central host installation. Connect the Puppet Agent on Foreman Host
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puppet agent --test |
A warning is displayed on the first run. Foreman’s Hosts tab will show the new node. Check Out Puppet Modules…
Read more → A central Foreman node provides a web interface and configuration control of other servers used for provisioning, configuration and operations. These other severs include DNS, DHCP, TFTP and Puppet services that interface with the central Foreman node using a “Smart…
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Desktop tripods are convenient for photographing small objects. I use one that disassembles into small pieces, which allows me to copy historical documents quickly. A drawback of the portable stand I use is stability. Unless you have a remote shutter…
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P93 is a lightweight point-and-shoot camera suitable for simple applications. I use it with my portable copy stand for digitizing documents and macro photography. A remote shutter release would greatly improve photo quality in low-light situations, such…
Read more → Racing through your mind, raw ideas create excitement for your envisioned product, enthusiasm for your new venture and fantasies of success and riches. These raw ideas are a symptom of ambiguity. They are like balloons, inflated by a child, released…
Read more → The previous article discussed transferring ambiguous ideas into written form. Your commitment to your idea will now be tested by reading what you have written. Several times. Read your stream of consciousness to identify the who, what and why details…
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