Yes, it’s been a week since I posted but what a week. The new server is up and running I’m happy to say. There’s part of me that’s lamenting that I just didn’t get a new server, they have Amazon reconditioned that are like $1200 with a kick-ass processer and dual power supply and not much else. I would really like to know what happens to decommissioned servers from the Google cloud or AWS, we should be able to buy them on the cheap. In any case, RHEL 8.5 is installed and the new drives are in and working great. RHEL installation used all available space for the XFS, not sure how I feel about that but it’s a done deal. Also finally gave in and blew $200 for 64 GB of ECC memory, should be in next Friday. That will allow for proper virtualization. I do love hosting my own server, it’s a dying art though but it makes me happy so I’ll keep it up. Have the main websites up, just need to get the ancillary ones running and the mail, that’ll be a PITA but I’ve got the old configuration, still need to install fail2ban also. Never a dull moment.

The new camera system is in and running, I did all the wiring myself. My one regret is I didn’t do POE when I first put in a system when I moved in 10 years ago. Running the cat5 was so much easier than the other BNC or RJ12 BS, I used termination boxes so it’s all modular, still need to clean up the wiring closet but damn it looks good and the cameras are sharp, even Sandy has a login and is enjoying the new capability. And the coup de Graz is the Lorex smart doorbell which is hardwired. Super thrilled about that as it’s one less device to worry about batteries. Just need to figure out the indoor notification.