Windows Server Trial

Unlike stripped-down "demo" versions, the evaluation edition includes all the features available in the Datacenter edition (such as Software-Defined Networking, Storage Spaces Direct, and Shielded Virtual Machines), allowing you to test the highest-tier capabilities.

For system administrators, IT professionals, and developers, testing new software before committing to a purchase is a critical step in the deployment lifecycle. Microsoft facilitates this through the Windows Server Evaluation program. Whether you are looking to test the newest features of Windows Server 2022 or setting up a lab environment to study for certifications, the Windows Server trial offers a robust, "full-fat" experience without the initial price tag. windows server trial

“That’s all I need,” he whispered to the blinking machine. “Just get me through the quarter.” Whether you are looking to test the newest

On day 14, the CFO finally walked down to the server room. She saw the single, dusty Dell with its cheap blue drive activity light blinking steadily. She saw the uptime: 166 days. She saw the single, dusty Dell with its

The Windows Server trial is essentially the full version of the Windows Server operating system offered as an Evaluation Edition. It is designed to let organizations test application compatibility, explore new features, and validate hardware configurations.

She stared at the server. It stared back with its mundane, faithful glow.

Screenshot of the Gitea dashboard, showing a successful build and deploy action.

Publish to Netlify using Gitea or Forgejo Actions

Netlify's built-in auto-deploy support is quite nice, but is sadly limited only to hosted versions of GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps. Self-hosted support of some of these is further limited to their Enterprise plan only. Fortunately with Gitea (and Forgejo) Actions we can still enjoy automatic deploys

The Chuwi MiniBook X standing atop a floor-height wooden table, with a traditional Korean home courtyard in the background.

Chuwi MiniBook X and Linux

Never did I feel this reluctant to write up my impressions of a device. Chuwi is a China-based manufacturer of computers, primarily focused on smaller desktops (ie. the "NUC-like" category), along with laptops and tablets. Generally speaking they tend to focus more on affordable hardware rather than the

Photo of the Synology DS920+ next to a Dell Wyse thin client, WiFi access point, modem, and 28 port gigabit switch.

Synology DS920+ Final Impressions

After almost two years of having used a Synology DS920+ as my NAS and light home server for a few services, I thought it would be good to take a look back at how it had treated me these past two years. Those who may have read my first impressions

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Windows Server Trial

Publish to Netlify using Gitea or Forgejo Actions

Chuwi MiniBook X and Linux

Synology DS920+ Final Impressions