#Hyper-V virtualization

[emakegr]

Unlock the Future of Your Data Center: Unlimited Virtualization with Dell and Windows Server 2022

Ανακαλύψτε το Μέλλον της Ψηφιακής Υποδομής με Απεριόριστη Εικονικοποίηση

Σε έναν κόσμο όπου η τεχνολογία εξελίσσεται με ραγδαίους ρυθμούς, η διαχείριση και η επέκταση των δεδομένων σας γίνεται πιο εύκολη και αποτελεσματική με τις λύσεις που προσφέρουν η Dell και το Windows Server 2022. Η εικονικοποίηση αποτελεί το κλειδί για την απελευθέρωση του πλήρους δυναμικού του data center σας, επιτρέποντάς σας να δημιουργήσετε μια ευέλικτη, ασφαλή και αποδοτική υποδομή.

Μέσω της τεχνολογίας Hyper-V και των προηγμένων δυνατοτήτων του Windows Server 2022, μπορείτε να δημιουργήσετε απεριόριστα εικονικά μηχανήματα, μειώνοντας το κόστος και αυξάνοντας την αποτελεσματικότητα. Η Dell παρέχει τις πιο αξιόπιστες και προηγμένες λύσεις hardware που συνεργάζονται άψογα με το λογισμικό της Microsoft, επιτρέποντάς σας να χτίσετε ένα ιδιωτικό cloud που ανταποκρίνεται στις ανάγκες της επιχείρησής σας.

Είναι η στιγμή να επωφεληθείτε από τις δυνατότητες που προσφέρουν οι σύγχρονες τεχνολογίες. Με την απεριόριστη εικονικοποίηση, μπορείτε να διαχειριστείτε πολλαπλά περιβάλλοντα, να αυξήσετε την ασφάλεια και να βελτιώσετε την απόδοση των εφαρμογών σας. Επιπλέον, η ευελιξία που προσφέρει αυτή η ��λατφόρμα σημαίνει ότι μπορείτε να επεκταθείτε γρήγορα και να προσαρμόσετε το data center σας στις μεταβαλλόμενες ανάγκες της αγοράς.

Μάθετε περισσότερα και χτίστε το μέλλον της ψηφιακής σας υποδομής με τις λύσεις που συνδυάζουν την καινοτομία της Dell και των Windows Server 2022. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, επισκεφθείτε το Χτίστε το Μέλλον του Datacenter σας: Απεριόριστη Εικονικοποίηση με Dell και Windows Server 2022.

[could-they-be-a-pro-wrestler]

How successful would Gawr Gura…

Would you like to submit a character? Click this link if you do!

[woted2]

La Evolución de las Máquinas Virtuales: Del Concepto a la Columna Vertebral de la Ciberseguridad Moderna

En el mundo dinámico de la tecnología de la información, pocas innovaciones han tenido un impacto tan transformador como las máquinas virtuales (VM). Desde sus humildes inicios en los laboratorios de investigación hasta convertirse en un pilar fundamental de la infraestructura de TI y la ciberseguridad, las máquinas virtuales han revolucionado la forma en que las organizaciones gestionan y…

[techmaniachd]

Ciekawi Cię, jak działa system operacyjny Linux? 🐧🔍 Słyszysz same pozytywy, ale wciąż masz wiele obaw i niepewności? Martwisz się, że próby zainstalowania Linuxa mogą uszkodzić lub nawet usunąć Twoją aktualną instalację systemu Windows? 😟Już nie musisz się tym przejmować!W tym materiale pokażę Ci, jak zainstalować i przetestować dowolną dystrybucję Linuxa bez ryzyka dla Twojego Windowsa. Jak to możliwe? Dzięki maszynie wirtualnej! 💻✨Dowiedz się, jak w prosty i bezpieczny sposób wkroczyć w świat Linuxa, nie martwiąc się o swój system Windows.

[fvmods]

Miami Taxi Mods in GTA: Stunning HD Gameplay!

[techdirectarchive]

Enable Hyper-V on Windows 11: Convert Physical PC to Hyper-V VM via Microsoft VMC

Learn how to enable Hyper-V on Windows 11 and convert your physical PC into a Hyper-V VM using Microsoft VMC.

Convert Physical PC to Hyper-V VM via Microsoft VMC Hyper-V is a powerful feature in Windows 11 that allows you to create and run virtual machines (VMs) on your PC. With Hyper-V, you can run multiple operating systems, including different versions of Windows and Linux, all on one device. It’s a handy tool for IT pros, developers, and anyone who wants to test software in a virtual environment…

[sjyuns]

NONSTOP — SIM JAEYUN

loser nerd!jake x fem!reader established relationship in which your virgin geek of a boyfriend has sex for the first time and you can't keep up with his extremely high sex drive mikaela's based on out of my league jake and his need to explore the atoms of your body. | collection MINORS DO NOT INTERACT

this work contains: virgin!jake but he doesn't act like a virgin, p in v, creampie, munch!jake, oral sex (f receiving), jake is a nerd w a monster cock, dirty talk (just blabbering), boob fixation, nipple play, jake wants to research about your pussy smth like that...

loser nerd!jake who loses his virginity to you and becomes obsessed with the feeling of you wrapped around him

jake has no reason to be this excited or maybe he does, because you're below him well, naked — like naked, naked. Curves visible for him to touch, skin bare for him to feel. Not to mention you tits are out, like actual tits, real tits not the virtual kind of game boobs jake has seen online on sketchy ads.

jake is already in ecstasy the moment he lines himself at your entrance, bulbous tip merely pushing into the opening of your pussy. And you're tight, really tight to the point jake is shocked, groaning in pleasure as he asks, "babe why are you so tight? I mean it feels really good— don't get me wrong but your pussy is sucking me, like a vacuum cleaner."

"jakey," you moan, his cock only half-inserted yet you already feel full, "don't metaphorically link sex to cleaning tools, please."

"sorry baby," he pauses, letting out a soft moan, hands gripping the flesh of your hips as he juts his hips forward instinctively, causing your fingers to curl onto his sheets, "just excited, you know how I am. It's great that you're my girlfriend and you're so hot and that your pussy feels like heaven. Remember how I told you that I thought I'd be a virgin till I was fourty—"

jake's hips thrust forward forward as if it's natural, not like it's his first time having his dick enter the fourth dimension. And when he's truly fully inside you, you let out an euphoric moan, whispering his name under your breath like a ritual.

"fuck baby you feel so good, I didn't know sex would feel so good," jake blabbers, a habit of his when he's entranced, tip of his cock hitting your cervix in rhythmic beats and you can feel him twitch inside of you every time you call his name out. "You know I always had a thing for your tits but now that I've felt what your pussy feels like, I think it's a really close second."

"jakey I'm gonna cum," you wail, back arching as your boyfriend quickens his own pace, chasing his own pleasure, "can we not talk about your boob fixation right now."

"why, they're so pretty," he whines, hands reaching out to kneed the round mound of flesh on your chest, fingers playfully flicking over your nipples as he watches you squirm intently, taking mental notes in his head of your different reactions.

you're overwhelmed with pleasure, and you let out one last whimper of your boyfriend's name before you come undone, slick white cum coating jake's cock as he too releases in you.

jake just stays inside you, still too hyper fixated on your boobs, fingers circling it like he would a game controller, lips darting out in thirst. Would you let him? He hoped you would— "baby can I suck your tits? like put my mouth on it, you know like tongue and all."

your breathing is heavy, and you don't understand how your boyfriend, who deems that it's his first time having sex has such high stamina and drive.

jake continues toying with your nipples, as if your consent was asked just for the sake of asking, and he was going to do it regardless. "I know what sucking is," you hum, hands reaching out to sink your fingers into his messy mop of hair.

taking it as a sign of consent, jake grins goofily, head leaning into your chest as he buries your face between your boobs — he's smiling like a kid in a candy store, tongue darting out to line the rims of your right nipple with saliva, the other nipple given the attention of his fingers as he pinches it.

you whine, thinking that your boyfriend might just be a sex god in disguise of a loser and you'd just hit the jackpot, your fingers curling around the strands of his hair.

he takes your boob in his mouth, sensation making your nipples perk up in need of more and jake hums lazily, the vibrations of his throat making you shiver. and you can feel jake's cock twitch in you, as his hips grind over you like a dog in heat.

"i'm so happy you have tits, they're so perfect like two stress balls, the kinds you'd play with when you're trying to solve a science Olympiad question and you're stuck. They should really start selling boob balls, maybe I should be a founding father of that business, sounds amazing." jake's mouth leaves your boob with a loud, resounding pop, strings of saliva sloppily dangling over his chin and lips as he pitched his idea to you. "i'm already getting hard at the thought, and my mind feels so calm and clear, like i could solve a hundred physics questions right now."

"jakey," you groan, and you don't understand how you're finding this hot.

"don't lie to me and say that you hate that idea, you're throbbing, like pulsating and you're really wet," he states, like he isn't right in the middle of the most mind-blowing sex you've ever had.

"maybe it's because you're still inside me and you're sucking my boobs," you propose to him as he shakes his head in denial, moving his head over to your left nipple, tongue flicking it with one small movement that causes you to let out a soft squeal.

"no, definitely the boob ball thing," he says, fingers moulding it's flesh as his tongue swirled around it.

jake takes his time to work you up, tongue flicking, swirling, and sucking as you slowly reach a new high, hips jutting up into his in need for a new release. and jake is no different, hard at the mere fact that he's in between your tits as he takes his cock out of you only to slam it in again, unapologetically.

this time he pulls out when he's ready to cum, cock covered in milky semen you can barely see the raging red tip as he releases over your stomach, streaks painting your sweat-glossed skin in swatches.

and you're tired, eyelids dropping down yet your boyfriend seemingly never down on energy as he watches the way your gaping hole throbs, slick dripping out of it and he can't help his curiosity as he kneels down between the plush flesh of your thighs, strong arms wrapped around each side as he takes a long lick.

you flinch, and jake does it again, a content gleam in his eyes as he perks up to look at your expression of shock and satisfaction. "you taste really good baby, i was just curious about how you taste but i could literally eat you out right now."

you sigh, resigning to your fate. your boyfriend's curiosity always landing you in unimaginable situations, "but i'm tired," you murmur but jake doesn't stop as you feel the warmth of his tongue dance against your inner thighs.

"you don't have to do anything, baby," jake consoles you, thumb rubbing over your sensitive clit as you let out a lewd sound, "just lie there and take it as a research thing."

"you're researching about..." you drone on, tiredness evident in your voice. jake had just made you cum twice and it seemed like he's made it his ultimate mission to bring you to your utmost limit.

"your pussy," jake states as if it was the most normal thing to do. you'd always knew that jake had a curious mind, and that was one of the things you loved about him, but you didn't know it'd lead to intense rounds of sex with no rest.

jake's tongue probes your gaping hole, a shy touch before he presses the base of his tongue into you, fingers moving to massage your clit. it's tame at first until it's not. jake's tongue doing magic as your juices leak, leading to a loud, lewd slurp as traces of you drip down jake's chin and onto his bedding.

jake's pussy drunk on you and he feels his dick get hard again, a low moan escaping his lips as he continues like it's his calling, fingers occasionally pinching your clit as his tongue drive in and out.

he hears your whine as you come undone again, a new accomplishment for you as he sloppily cleans you up before moving up to place chaste kisses over your body.

"I'm actually going to break up with you," you sigh, eyes barely open and jake gives you an innocent chuckle, his lips glazed with remnants of you, "how are you so horny if it's your first time, i can't believe it."

jake shrugs, moving over to pull you into his bare chest, fingers twirling your hair as you lean into his warmth, limbs tangled and breathing heavy. "it's called having a really hot girlfriend," he states.

in fact, jake feels as if he could continue for hours more. not to mention he's still hard from eating you out, his bulge pressing between your thighs as he laughs guiltily.

"jake," you sigh, knowing what your boyfriend wants to say.

"i won't ask," he says, only for his voice to break the serene silence moments later, "one more round?"

© SJYUNS

[virtualizationhowto]

Hyper-V Server 2025 - Roll Your Own Sort Of

Hyper-V Server 2025 - Roll Your Own Sort Of #hyperv #windowsserver2025 #virtualization #hypervserver #hyperv2025 #windowsserverhyperv #hypervrole #windowsvirtualization #windowsvms #homelab #homeserver

I think many have been dismayed about the discontinuation of Hyper-V Server. The last version that you can officially download is Hyper-V Server 2019. However, with the release of the Windows Server 2025 Preview ISO, I want to show you guys how you can install a new Windows Server 2025 installation and have roughly the same functionality as Hyper-V Server 2019 and you can have access to the…

[linuxlife]

Linux Life Episode 84

Hello everybody and welcome back to Linux Life I admit its been a little while since I made an entry which was informing you of the death of Mangelwurzel and entry of the new Dell Inspiron 3525 I am currently using to type this article on.

Reason its been so long was I actually went back to Windows (stop spitting at back please it’s not pretty) because I wanted to play Blur and a few other games. Well I did and in that time I also tried several ways to have a Linux installation in some form of VM.

So first I used Virtualbox which is a Type 2 Hypervisor basically what that means is everything is emulated in its own little sandbox and all the hardware is virtual. I did manage to get Ubuntu Studio running but to say it was rough would be an understatement.

Virtualbox does not like KDE to say the least and it was painful to run. Also the networking was slow. Sure I could have used normal Ubuntu to see if GNOME was faster but for all I have tried it many times I really don’t like GNOME. Everything needs extensions and the interface is horrible.

Finding apps requires typing in a search because of that stupid Mac Launchpad icon design. I really detest it. I’m sure if you were using a touchscreen then it makes sense but most laptops definitely are not.

Anyway after far too many hours wasted with that I moved on to try Hyper V which is a Type 1 Hypervisor which allows much more connection to base metal components... it lets you use your actual graphics card, the hard drive can be accessed better and you have access to USB and the likes which makes it much better.

Now at the time I was using Windows 11 Home as that’s what came pre-installed on the Dell. So I had to download Hyper V as it wasn’t there by default. So first I try Ubuntu as Canonical have an agreement with Microsoft due to WSL.

Sure enough it installed and was pretty fluid but it had no sound. There was an enhanced mode which refused to work as to do so it needed RDS (Remote Desktop Support) which also prevented sound from working (Huh ?).

To get RDS you need Windows 11 Pro which Microsoft informed me if I wanted a key would be £119. Hmmm not happy obliterated Ubuntu VM. Went web-side got a Windows 11 Pro for £1.67 as it was OEM key. They key would have been £3.35 but I found a 50% off code.

After a bit of fiddling I got Windows 11 Home to go to Pro using a key to switch it then once it did that registered the new OEM key and it worked and guess what I have access to Remote Desktop Services.

So as I felt that Hyper V could cope I now tried installing EndeavourOS which installed without a single hitch. I admit the network was slow but a million times quicker than Virtualbox.

It had no issues with KDE whatsoever but once again no sound. I installed several Hyper V tools and things from the AUR. Even changed out pipewire back to pulseaudio but no matter what I did, sod all worked. RDS couldn’t see the VM even including doing the various Powershell tips.

Bugger all, now sure I could have run Endeavour without sound but I had come this far damn it. OK deleted VM. OK I now have Win 11 Pro so lets try the Ubuntu stuff again.

OK now enhanced mode shows a dialogue and when I log in screen goes black and bugger all happens. Click off enhanced mode and Ubuntu is working. Enhanced mode just black. Setup Ubuntu. reboot now enhanced mode doesn’t come up and even the VM crashes now.

This wasted too many hours and days of messing around. I even got the RDS side running but when I tried to Remotely Access using RDS it crashed. What a complete waste of bloody time.

I even tried running a Ubuntu Studio VM using VMWare Player 17. It didn’t work.

I doing think about setting up a KVM version of QEMU to run a Linux installation but guess what if you want sound on QEMU you need to get a specific version called the Screamer and it won’t let you use KVM setup meaning it wouldn’t allow you to install the Linux.

By this point I just gave up I honestly don’t care what type of Hypervisor it is I am obviously too thick to get things running as they should and I gave up.

I almost tried Proxmox and XCP-NG but upon seeing what they entailed just gave up.

After all that I thought I would leave alone and just use Windows. Then everyone started informing my Facebook had been cloned, well lets just say that didn’t happen when I had Linux.

The internet under Windows just ran slower than when I had Linux. Watching YouTube stalled regularly, downloads failed due to time out and my frustration levels were getting to breaking point.

I tried to dual boot Linux as I found out how to shrink the partition in Windows and use it for Linux installation. So tried EndeavourOS but because of the Secure boot it wouldn’t let the system install.

However for some reason Fedora will install if Secure boot is still on. So I installed Fedora Beta 40 because I wanted to try the new KDE Plasma 6. Now I know it’s beta software so not to have many expectations but most of the software I use was not in the store nor could I find the appropriate dnf installer.

However Fedora now would boot but my Windows 11 wouldn’t the partition was there but it didn’t add it to the menu so now I could load Fedora but Windows wouldn’t load.

Tried OS Prober, Grub Customizer, no matter what I did could not get the Windows 11 partition to boot or get it in the options

Pissed off now I finally turned off Secure boot. Wiped the whole hard drive and installed EndeavourOS Galileo Neo (the latest version) and set up the Dell with KDE.

It now is running on KDE 6 Plasma 6.0.2 running Wayland. It is running seamlessly, the internet is quicker. No issues with YouTube. Updating fine. When I tried KDE 5 Plasma Wayland, Steam and several other programs stopped working.

Well Steam is working fine using XWayland (a Wayland to X11 bridge) and there is a version of Cairo Dock that works with Wayland (it is experimental but so far has not died on me).

So all is right with the world in that respect. Only issue is screen capture isn’t great in Wayland but someone is working on it. OBS and other video capture work fine but screen capture programs such Flameshot, Shutter and other need work.

Well Wayland is slowly being adapted so in time I am sure these things will be fixed over the next few months as more and more main distros seem to be moving to Wayland.

It works well enough and to be honest it's even faster for program launch it seems than the original X11 which is now over twenty years old.

I am yet to try the Steam Proton games such as Path of Exile but who knows maybe next time we speak I may have done so.

So with all that madness abound I bid you farewell for this episode.

Hopefully I will try not to break anything major... until next time take care.

[would-this-pokemon-be-a-friend]

I have to ask about my top 5 favorite boys Dunsparce! I know all it's Pokédex entries talk about it burrowing underground BUT!!! What if like. You raise it from an egg or catch it so it's used to humans instead of just a wild one and give it a backyard to like. Use it like a bigger Pokémon version ant farm situation and try to keep it outside or not to drill in the house/make sure to make it feel safe so it doesn't on instinct? That's GOTTA be a at least a B-tier then, right??? (I may be coping a little but sue me, I think Dunsparce is a silly guy that is severely underated, at least before S/V came out.)

(Hey! It’s the pokémon in the blog’s pfp at last!) While I unfortunately can’t give dunsparce the glowing B-tier rating you were hoping for, but I also can’t say that a dedicated owner would be entirely unable to care for one. It won’t be easy (or cheap), but certainly not impossible. Let’s get into it, this is a long one.

To begin with, dunsparce are pretty big. At nearly five feet long, these surprisingly quick pokémon need a lot of space to move around. Thankfully, they aren’t too heavy, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble carrying them around with a big bear-hug. Now, as you pointed out in your post, dunsparce do require some specialized space to be happy and healthy, which will likely present some problems for a lot of potential owners.

Wild dunsparce make their homes underground in (I like the way you put it) giant, maze like ant-farm structures (Crystal, Ruby/Sapphire, Diamond/Pearl/Platinum). They have been known to share these burrows with other ground-dwelling pokémon like digletts (Ultra Sun), so if you are already the proud owner of a burrowing pokémon you may already have what you need for a dunsparce. Given their size, dunsparce need a lot of dirt to dig around in, which could be a problem when it comes to the size of your home and/or yard. Thankfully, while these pokémon are skilled digger with their drill-like tail, they aren’t exactly avid explorers: once a dunsparce has a nest they are happy with, they’ll spend most of their time inside it, remaining “virtually motionless” (Crystal). So, while you probably won’t have problems with your dunsparce running away from home, you will need to make sure they have adequate space. The larger your yard, the more likely the space will be adequate for a dunsparce. Because of their size, a simple sand/soil box won’t cut it (this is where the potentially expensive part of owning a dunsparce comes in).

Because they spend most of their time underground, it is important to have proper expectations about socializing with your dunsparce: these pokémon aren’t really the cuddly, indoors type. In fact, wild dusparce are known to be very skittish, especially around humans. According to the pokédex, dusnaprce tend to run away as soon as they’re aware that a human has spotted them, burrowing into the ground as fast as they can (Gold, Ultra Moon). In your request, though, you brought up an interesting question: would a dunsparce raised from birth be more comfortable with humans? As with most animals, I would have to guess that the answer would be yes (this isn’t really something I’ve explored on this blog before, so it’s an interesting avenue to go down!). Keep in mind, though, that these pokémon are pretty rare due to their fear of humans in the wild, so getting a dunsparce egg might be pretty expensive, and you’ll want to do your research to ensure that you’re buying from an ethical pokémon breeder.

Due to their aforementioned fear of humans, dunsparce are far more likely to choose flight over fight in most situations. This means that they aren’t exceptionally dangerous to humans. Their drill-like tail allows them to use powerful moves like Hyper Drill and Drill Run. While these moves could really do some damage to a person, they’re much more likely to cause damage to the environment around them when they try to flee. It would not be a good idea to bring a dunsparce inside unless it is some sort of indoor space where they can comfortably dig if they feel threatened. The only dangerous dunsparce is a dunsparce that feels cornered in a space where they can’t dig.

If you are able to provide a dunsparce with the large nesting space that they need, they are a pretty easy pokémon to care for. They’re laid-back but skittish, but get along well with other burrowing pokémon. While I can’t recommend them to all pet-owners, those with the right resources and dedication could find a great pet in this pokémon. Be careful though: if your dunsparce knows the move Hyper Drill, they are much more likely to evolve into the much larger, much more difficult-to-care-for dudunparce! I’d recommend the use of an everstone, just in case.

[elizaviento]

Get to know your mutuals!

Thanks to @silcobrainrot for tagging me. 💜

What's the origin of your blog title?

The danger must be growing is a line from a song in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It was my favorite book as a kid, and I've never grown out of my Willy Wonka obsession. lmfao.

OTP(s)+ shipnames(s):

God, I've shipped so much over my lifetime. My most beloved (in no particular order):

SessRin - Inuyasha

Leshley aka EagleOne - Resident Evil 4

Jilco aka Bombshark - Arcane

Snamione - Harry Potter

Mithen - Resident Evil 7

Mia/Heisenberg (they don't have an official ship name bc they're a crack rarepair that I basically made up) - Resident Evil 8

Bethyl - The Walking Dead

Sanrion - Game of Thrones/ASOIAF

V/ergil/my OC(s) - Devil May Cry

Shane/my OC - Stardew Valley

Pierre/my OC - Stardew Valley

I feel like I'm forgetting some, but that's enough. Pfft.

Favourite color:

Purple.

Song stuck in your head:

Backslide - Twenty One Pilots. But they're always stuck in my head, so that's nothing new.

Weirdest habit/trait:

Idk, man. I feel like I'm a fucking weirdo in general. Not in a "pick me" way, but like in a way that if most people saw me in my natural habitat, they'd shoot me.

Hobbies:

Writing, 3d rendering, reading, video games. Crocheting, when the mood strikes.

If you work, what's your profession?

I'm an independent contractor that provides administrative support to non-profit organizations in a virtual setting. So, I work from home, make my own hours, and can pick and choose the clients I want to work for. It's taken me a long time to get to this point, and it's pretty nice.

If you could have any job you wish, what would it be?

I often think... wow, it would be so cool to earn cash from writing or rendering. But the reality is that I'm not cut out for creating those things to be consumed by a mass audience. I'm way too self-indulgent, and my creativity hinges on hyper-fixation.

So, the real answer is nothing. I hate working. Lmfao.

Something you're good at:

I like to think I'm pretty good at writing and 3d rendering. I've been writing since I was a literal child, but I only started rendering about a year ago? Maybe a little less. I'm completely self taught, and I'm happy with how much skill I've picked up in such a short amount of time.

Something you hate:

Antis in fandom. It's so stupid.

The state of my country right now. The US is spiraling the shitter.

Lots of other things, but it's mostly tedious stuff that doesn't really matter.

Something you collect:

Random fandom merch.

Something you forget:

Everything. lmfao. Adult ADHD is super fun.

What's your love language:

Acts of service.

Favourite movie/show:

Movie: Single movie - Fight Club. Otherwise it's The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Show: Arcane and Futurama.

Favourite food:

Spaghetti.

Favourite animal:

Wildlife: Racoons. They're so cute.

Domestic: Cats. I've had cats all my life, and I have 3 now (Pippin, Gimli, and Purrnie)

What were you like as a child:

Shy and anxious.

Favourite subject at school:

English and literature.

Least favourite subject:

Math. Not bc I was bad at it, but bc it bored me.

What's your best character trait?

I'm kinda witty and funny sometimes.

What's your worst character trait?

I'm a borderline hermit level introvert, so I can be standoffish and self-isolate for weeks to months at a time.

If you could change any detail of your life right now, what would it be?

I have Lupus. I wish there was a cure for that.

---

I'll only tag @maylilithreign this time bc I think it'll be fun to read her answers. (No pressure, of course.)

[allaboutkeyingo]

Windows Server 2025 Standard vs Datacenter 

The Standard and Datacenter editions of Windows Server 2025 differ significantly in features, virtualization support, and pricing. Here are the mainly differences:

1. Virtualization Support

Windows Server 2025 Standard: Each license allows 2 virtual machines (VMs) plus 1 Hyper-V host.

Windows Server 2025 Datacenter: Provides unlimited virtual machines, making it ideal for large-scale virtualization environments.

2. Container Support

Windows Server 2025 Standard: Supports unlimited Windows containers but is limited to 2 Hyper-V containers.

Windows Server 2025 Datacenter: Supports unlimited Windows containers and Hyper-V containers.

3. Storage Features

Windows Server 2025 Standard:

Storage Replica is limited to 1 partnership and 1 volume (up to 2TB).

Does not support Storage Spaces Direct.

Windows Server 2025 Datacenter:

Unlimited Storage Replica partnerships.

Supports Storage Spaces Direct, enabling hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI).

4. Advanced Features

Windows Server 2025 Standard:

No support for Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Controller, or Shielded VMs.

No Host Guardian Hyper-V Support.

Windows Server 2025 Datacenter:

Supports SDN, Network Controller, and Shielded VMs, enhancing security and management.

Supports GPU partitioning, useful for AI/GPU-intensive workloads.

5. Pricing

Windows Server 2025 Standard:  

$80.00 (includes 16 core ) at keyingo.com.

Windows Server 2025 Datacenter :

$90.00  (includes 16 core ) at keyingo.com.

Summary:

Windows Server 2025 Standard: Best for small businesses or physical server deployments with low virtualization needs.

Windows Server 2025 Datacenter: Designed for large-scale virtualization, hyper-converged infrastructure, and high-security environments, such as cloud providers and enterprise data centers.

[argumentalist]

You know, I don't love the original Mobile Suit Gundam. And I didn't think the RX-78-2 Gundam was that great. But the more I build the more I appreciate this iconic design.

This is my first time building an Entry Grade kit. I guess I'm not entirely sure what I was expecting, but this kit genuinely surprised me.

We've got a bunch of these weird double runners. A1/A2 molded together. I guess I don't understand why you wouldn't just call the whole thing the "A" runner.

The molding is fantastic on this kit. Nice, sharp details. And the gates are virtually nonexistent. According to the instructions you can pop this thing together without any tools at all - not even nippers.

I used my nippers out of habit, and a glass file here and there... But, yeah, probably not needed.

I used a gold Gundam Marker on the eyes. They were just molded in yellow plastic and I didn't think they popped enough.

Fun fact - there's no black plastic in the head. That darkness around the eyes is just a shadow created by gaps/recesses in the plastic. Some smart engineering there from Bandai.

Surprisingly good articulation here in the torso - there's a couple joints in there to allow a fantastic ab-crunch.

And I'm loving the colors in this plastic. That yellow is nice and rich.

The color separation is also very surprising in this kit. There's no stickers at all. That "v" in the crotch is a separate bit of yellow plastic poking through the red. There's High Grade kits that don't have color separation this good.

The arms and legs are honestly kind of a let-down after the rest of this build. They're very hollow with very simple joints. The articulation isn't great. And it all feels very tight and stiff.

If I understand correctly, this is what makes it the Full Weapon Set kit - the addition of effect parts for the beam sabers, the beam javelin, hyper-bazooka, and Gundam hammer. A nice little bonus considering how cheap this kit is.

I wish there was an effect part for the beam javelin - that grey plastic doesn't look great. But I guess that just means I'll have to paint it.

This is everything you get in the basic Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam kit. While you do get the handles for the beam sabers, there's no effects parts.

I painted the sight/lens on the beam rifle with a yellow Gundam Marker - again, it just looked too plain in the grey plastic.

While the joints are stiff and the articulation isn't great, it can still pull off some very nice poses. And the light weight combined with the stiff joints mean that it'll hold any pose just fine.

That beam javelin just doesn't look great out of the box. And due to how the handle and hands are designed you can only hold it way down at the base. I'm definitely going to have to paint it eventually... And I might modify it a bit so it can be held up on the shaft.

This is really a very surprising kit. Much, much better than I was expecting.

The build was very simple and fast. It didn't have the satisfying complexity of a Real Grade. It doesn't have the heft or weight of a Master Grade.

And it's a very simple, anime-accurate design. There isn't a lot of surface detail to panel-line or anything like that.

But it looks really good once its built. And all of that simplicity means it should be very easy to customize.

I'll happily build another Entry Grade kit. And I'm already thinking about interesting ways I could customize one...

[your-greatest-nightmare]

Tricks of wind. Trick or Trick motherf-

Since I'm already talking abt Competitive Pokémon teams, Imma make one, why? Because I want to, and feel like it tbh

First things first- I use Showdown, I am a poor, sad person, that does not (for now.) have acces to any competitive pokemon with Pokémon games (S&V, Sw&Sh, etc.), yes, I am obsessed with Pokémon Unite, no, I do not play it that often anymore- again tho, for now.

So-! I want a Trick Room team, but also a team that is able to function outside of it, so, probs three for trick room, and three pokes that are not that slow, one of them need to be able to use Tailwind, as what I'm mostly looking for is one thing: Speed advantage over my opponent no matter what.

Alright first, we choosing pokemons, if u think I watch competitive pokemon games & stuff, yes I do, but more than anything I like watching Wolfey :)

For pokémons, I always try to have; support pokemon, physical attackers, special attakers, and I try to make sure to cover *most* types, especially those that are major threats for the team. AHEM- Fairy types. AHEM- sorry, virtual cough.

I already have some pokemons I'll use: Farigiraf, Armarouge, Indeedee, Sinistcha.

Indeedee and Armarouge are to go together, mostly if possible atleast.

Indeedee is a trick room setter and a support, trick room, follow me, helping hand, protect, I'm gonna think abt an item later-

Follow me to make sure I can redirect attacks from going to (mostly) Armarouge to Indeedee

Helping Hand because- I mean- Helping hand boosted, tera boosted, STAB boosted, MAX EVs boosted armor cannon, or expanding force, which also gets boosted by the psychic field. Yeah, it's pretty good-

Trick room bc- well- trick room. And protect because I don't want it to die that quick- Protect with one, attack with another.

Armarouge, ofc- Special attacker, so 0IVs in attack (because- AHEM- Foul Play- AHEM-), armor cannon, because armor cannon?? Expanding force, hits both opponents, gets boosted by both STAB AND field (considering Indeedee was on the field), protect because yes. And as for last attack.. I'm thinking probs dark pulse.. having dark pulse will let me have coverage against ghost types, which can certainly be an issue- so probs dark pulse for now..

For item, Life Orb, as I don't want speed or being locked on a move, or just some healing, I want more power 'u' and the ability flash fire because of the same reason, if I use weak armor and it activates, my speed will be around 372, which is not good on trick room- so flash fire it is!

As for Indeedee's item, psychic seed to up it's SpDef when it comes in, making it more bulky

Now, another pokemon; Sinistcha.

Sinistcha is really good, hospitality, matcha gotcha, poltergeist to annoy, rage powder to redirect and protect, along with leftovers and a bulky spread, to help it stay alive

Farigiraf is next, throat spray for item, so that when doing hyper voice, it ups my SpAtk, psychic for some more damage, protect, and! trick room. yes, two trick room setters. This is Trick or Trick friend, I can and just might make your life more miserable with each turn :]

Now I need more pokemons, and for one of them, I like Hydreigon.

Hydreigon being a Dark/Dragon resists ghost type attacks, so I may be able to switch it in safely if able to do so, tho I'll mostly take it out in case my trick room setters are knocked out.

Hydreigon will be my tailwind user. Yes, tailwind. I want speed advantage however I can. So, tailwind, draco meteor because draco meteor, dark pulse and flash cannon

Flash cannon combined with tera steel will be good for that fairy coverage (unless they hit me with the tera fire fairy with fire type move-), and since I have darkpulse on Hydrei now, I'll change Armarouge's dark pulse to Will 'O Wisp, that way I'll burn foes and cut their attack in half, being even more annoying >:}c

As for the item, I was thinking abt life orb, but Armarouge already has it and it's really useful on it, so I went for safety goggles with Hydrei, as it'll ensure I won't be put to sleep by- a certain pokemon.

Now I need one more pokemon, and since I have all special attackers, it would be good to have the next be- hopefully- a physical attacker.

And what other pokemon can I add- but, probably, the best support pokemon- Incineroar.

Usual stuff with it, Intimidate, Fake Out, Parting shot, Knock off, and close combat for some good physical damage which I really need, a tera of grass, because- a certain pokemon- might be annoying :)

Give it a sitrus berry and we're good to go

Now, since I can be very 'Power, and support, and attack, and-' I may forget the fact that- they need to live to be able to be useful- so I'll check a site that tells me what stuff my team doesn't have- which I probs won't change unless like- really useful- but still, good to know

Welp, I'll do that and see if I can play some games and yeah

-B

[ur-friendly-nbhd-cardassian]

Hello there!

a little "about me" post

my art

♡ My AO3 ♡ My Ko-fi ♡ My Cara ♡ My Pillowfort ♡ My Wattpad ♡

I'm a very long-winded person and when I like doing something, I like doing A LOT of it. I have a lot of fandoms, I like pretty art and cats, I write and muse about stuff - it's all a huge mess if I put it in one place. So that's why I decided to split my obsessions into several neat piles, so people could have an easier time deciding whether to follow, ignore or block my stuff according to their preferences.

Order an OC commission on my Ko-fi ♡

Here are my blogs which you're free to explore and follow as you like:

» ur-friendly-nbhd-cardassian

The main blog where I shout into nothingness. But where I also post lots of Star Trek, mainly about Cardassians (bc I love them). I do not do Garashir, tho, look for that particular bit elsewhere (not bc I don't ship them, but bc I'm severely overfed to the point of having an allergic rection). My focus Cardassian is Damar, followed by Dukat. I'm super open to reblogging your OCs, though. My other favorite fandoms you might come across on this blog (which I don't post enough about to make a separate blog): Mass Effect, Discworld, Tolkien, Detroit: Become Human, Apex Legends, Marvel/DC, Hunger Games. I also ramble, post about writing in general, reblog some fitting memes and pets/animals, share my own photography, reblog art etc.

» pixie-in-a-moonlantern

The initiated already know: Baldur's Gate 3 brainrot blog. I post my OC screenshots, my own and reblogged fanfiction, reblog A LOT of blorbos (Halsin, Gortash, Raphael,..), whether it's art or headcanons. I do not have any VP tools, so my screens are only lightly edited to be prettier, and that's it. I prefer to avoid posting negative stuff, so it's just batshit obsession and thoughts.

» shaved-wampa

Diehard fans surely got the joke: Star Wars brainrot, and that goes for every conceivable piece of the fandom, even the bits you might not agree with - I don't discriminate. My all-time favorites are: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Bode Akuna. Yes, just the two, because I also have a huge pile of characters I love, but don't really focus on: Padmé, Ahsoka, Ventress, Plo Koon, Kit Fisto, Din Djarin, lil Grogu, Cody, infinite number of other Clones, ... soooo many. My top two are just the guys I actually write about. Bode's and Obi-Wan's fics are unfortunately on hold right now (sigh).

» cyber-vianne-77

As the name suggests, this is my Cyberpunk 2077 blog. I used to do a lot of virtual photography in that one - and yes, this time I mean real VP, though still no paid tools, just vanilla and free mods. I love Goro Takemura and ship my fem V with him heavily - wrote a dope fanfiction about them called 'Broken' (and following parts 'Gimme Danger' and 'Last Caress'). I reblog other cp77 vp (especially of Goro) and fanart. I don't currently play the game or shoot photos, but I have a large collection I plan to drizzle over the next few months, until I maybe decide to go back to cp77 for a while again and finally play Phantom Liberty that's been waiting for me for a long time now xD.

» sergeant-sassy

A mix of obsessions with one man in common: John Hopkins, a British actor :). Seen in Midsomer Murders and lately heard in various games as a voice actor. I've fallen for him for the first time 20 years ago - and he returned to me as Erend in Horizon games (Zero Dawn & Forbidden West). I love the games and its characters and take a lot of screenshots, too :). So it's a weird dump of Ereloy, Kotaloy (because Noshir) and Midsomer Murders :3

» goodness-all-around

My "assorted dopeness" reblogs. It's getting 0 attention so I just usually post shit to cardassian or to my private collection to avoid overflowing my main.

I will update the list if I happen to change things or add/remove blogs. Thanks for your attention and see you in the activity notifs! 💛

Bits of trivia: I'm Czech, cis woman (bi & poly and, frankly, hyper), 32, in a relationship, mom to a 5yo boy, a writer struggling to finish and publish her first original novel, drowning her sorrows in fanfic instead :). I got to most of my fandoms quite late in life, because where I live this info only started to properly flow in with the coming of the internet. I'm usually a casual fan, though when I hit a gold vein I can get a bit obsessed. I love writing fanfiction, which is mostly why I'm here on this site. I self-insert a lot (therapy writing) and usually ship us, with the rare occasion of finding a couple where I can identify with one of them (or mold them to my image because I like or even fancy them). I've spent my life believing I was hetero and discovered I'm not only once I (finally) was in a hetero relationship and had a kid, so... my ships are also hetero. It's a habit, not hating, I don't discredit any gay ships (maybe quietly to myself when they don't make any sense to me character-wise, lol). My AO3 account: XindiChick I usually try to write even the most niche of my ships in a way that doesn't require much knowledge of the original, so you're welcome to browse and read to your heart's content if you happen to like my style. I welcome any interactions, especially comments, because I don't get many.

I think it's something everyone should always be aware of, but I've also seen many people ignoring this unsaid rule:

HATERS NEED NOT INTERACT

- lest they get blocked. I'm not here to argue with you about why I like certain characters and why you think I shouldn't. Go simp for your own top picks on your own blogs and leave me alone. Same goes for any of my personal trivia I shared.

Also:

DISCLAIMER: My blogs are a safe space for everyone who doesn't go around hating on everyone else. I will block indiscriminantly assholes of every shape, color, faith, gender, orientation etc., just as I will happily interact with good people of any kind. Idc what your deal is, I just wanna enjoy being on this platform, so if you plan to rain on it, don't expect me to indulge you.

Icons by: @rpschtuff

By the way, a fun fact known only to people aware of my main fanfic novel, The Casualty, the Cardassian in my username was actually born Bajoran, but raised Cardassian, which is why she's a Cardassian in heart and spirit. She's your friendly reminder that not all Cardies are the same and as a nation have the capacity to be much better than how they were presented in the DS9, which is what she's trying to achieve.

[teqful]

How-To IT

Topic: Core areas of IT

1. Hardware

• Computers (Desktops, Laptops, Workstations)

• Servers and Data Centers

• Networking Devices (Routers, Switches, Modems)

• Storage Devices (HDDs, SSDs, NAS)

• Peripheral Devices (Printers, Scanners, Monitors)

2. Software

• Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, macOS)

• Application Software (Office Suites, ERP, CRM)

• Development Software (IDEs, Code Libraries, APIs)

• Middleware (Integration Tools)

• Security Software (Antivirus, Firewalls, SIEM)

3. Networking and Telecommunications

• LAN/WAN Infrastructure

• Wireless Networking (Wi-Fi, 5G)

• VPNs (Virtual Private Networks)

• Communication Systems (VoIP, Email Servers)

• Internet Services

4. Data Management

• Databases (SQL, NoSQL)

• Data Warehousing

• Big Data Technologies (Hadoop, Spark)

• Backup and Recovery Systems

• Data Integration Tools

5. Cybersecurity

• Network Security

• Endpoint Protection

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Threat Detection and Incident Response

• Encryption and Data Privacy

6. Software Development

• Front-End Development (UI/UX Design)

• Back-End Development

• DevOps and CI/CD Pipelines

• Mobile App Development

• Cloud-Native Development

7. Cloud Computing

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Platform as a Service (PaaS)

• Software as a Service (SaaS)

• Serverless Computing

• Cloud Storage and Management

8. IT Support and Services

• Help Desk Support

• IT Service Management (ITSM)

• System Administration

• Hardware and Software Troubleshooting

• End-User Training

9. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

• AI Algorithms and Frameworks

• Natural Language Processing (NLP)

• Computer Vision

• Robotics

• Predictive Analytics

10. Business Intelligence and Analytics

• Reporting Tools (Tableau, Power BI)

• Data Visualization

• Business Analytics Platforms

• Predictive Modeling

11. Internet of Things (IoT)

• IoT Devices and Sensors

• IoT Platforms

• Edge Computing

• Smart Systems (Homes, Cities, Vehicles)

12. Enterprise Systems

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

• Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)

• Supply Chain Management Systems

13. IT Governance and Compliance

• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)

• COBIT (Control Objectives for Information Technologies)

• ISO/IEC Standards

• Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)

14. Emerging Technologies

• Blockchain

• Quantum Computing

• Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

• 3D Printing

• Digital Twins

15. IT Project Management

• Agile, Scrum, and Kanban

• Waterfall Methodology

• Resource Allocation

• Risk Management

16. IT Infrastructure

• Data Centers

• Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)

• Disaster Recovery Planning

• Load Balancing

17. IT Education and Certifications

• Vendor Certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, AWS)

• Training and Development Programs

• Online Learning Platforms

18. IT Operations and Monitoring

• Performance Monitoring (APM, Network Monitoring)

• IT Asset Management

• Event and Incident Management

19. Software Testing

• Manual Testing: Human testers evaluate software by executing test cases without using automation tools.

• Automated Testing: Use of testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit) to run automated scripts and check software behavior.

• Functional Testing: Validating that the software performs its intended functions.

• Non-Functional Testing: Assessing non-functional aspects such as performance, usability, and security.

• Unit Testing: Testing individual components or units of code for correctness.

• Integration Testing: Ensuring that different modules or systems work together as expected.

• System Testing: Verifying the complete software system’s behavior against requirements.

• Acceptance Testing: Conducting tests to confirm that the software meets business requirements (including UAT - User Acceptance Testing).

• Regression Testing: Ensuring that new changes or features do not negatively affect existing functionalities.

• Performance Testing: Testing software performance under various conditions (load, stress, scalability).

• Security Testing: Identifying vulnerabilities and assessing the software’s ability to protect data.

• Compatibility Testing: Ensuring the software works on different operating systems, browsers, or devices.

• Continuous Testing: Integrating testing into the development lifecycle to provide quick feedback and minimize bugs.

• Test Automation Frameworks: Tools and structures used to automate testing processes (e.g., TestNG, Appium).

19. VoIP (Voice over IP)

VoIP Protocols & Standards

• SIP (Session Initiation Protocol)

• H.323

• RTP (Real-Time Transport Protocol)

• MGCP (Media Gateway Control Protocol)

VoIP Hardware

• IP Phones (Desk Phones, Mobile Clients)

• VoIP Gateways

• Analog Telephone Adapters (ATAs)

• VoIP Servers

• Network Switches/ Routers for VoIP

VoIP Software

• Softphones (e.g., Zoiper, X-Lite)

• PBX (Private Branch Exchange) Systems

• VoIP Management Software

• Call Center Solutions (e.g., Asterisk, 3CX)

VoIP Network Infrastructure

• Quality of Service (QoS) Configuration

• VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) for VoIP

• VoIP Traffic Shaping & Bandwidth Management

• Firewall and Security Configurations for VoIP

• Network Monitoring & Optimization Tools

VoIP Security

• Encryption (SRTP, TLS)

• Authentication and Authorization

• Firewall & Intrusion Detection Systems

• VoIP Fraud DetectionVoIP Providers

• Hosted VoIP Services (e.g., RingCentral, Vonage)

• SIP Trunking Providers

• PBX Hosting & Managed Services

VoIP Quality and Testing

• Call Quality Monitoring

• Latency, Jitter, and Packet Loss Testing

• VoIP Performance Metrics and Reporting Tools

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for VoIP Systems

Integration with Other Systems

• CRM Integration (e.g., Salesforce with VoIP)

• Unified Communications (UC) Solutions

• Contact Center Integration

• Email, Chat, and Video Communication Integration