That’s a nice email to find in your inbox!

If only there were a petition that you could sign in support of that 😉 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

New: Coming Soon - My plans for 2026 mpoore.io/posts/2025/c... #VMware #vExpert #VCF #Homelab #Packer #HashiCorp #Certification #Kubernetes

New: An overdue update to the Packer Provisioner for Salt mpoore.io/posts/2025/a... #salt #VMware #vExpert #HashiCorp #Packer

New: phpIPAM integration for VMware VCF Automation 8.x mpoore.io/posts/2025/p... #VMware #vExpert #Homelab #phpIPAM #VCF #Automation

Currently I’m texting with someone who claims to be a recruiter. All of the alarm bells are ringing for me that it’s a phishing expedition though: 1. Not in my contacts already. 2. No introduction. 3. Wants to send me “pay info” before even mentioning anything about the role. 🧵

That would explain my blog going down I guess.

Morning! On my way to Amsterdam today for a HUG. #HashiCorp

Got quite a bit done on the train into London today. Lots of code fixing and research. My side project is almost finished. #vExpert

Not first in our pub quiz tonight, but importantly not last either!

100% agree! And it’s so easy to put off that all-important documentation until tomorrow. I’m guilty of that all too often!

The irony for him being that if you can afford five houses in Monopoly, you automatically upgrade to a hotel to stand outside and shout at.

Veeam have released their Linux appliance for Veeam Data Platform. I’m going to have to get it running in my #homelab. Of course, any #vExpert can get an NFR key and try it for themselves. Thank you @veeam.com !

Finally got around to adding a profile picture!

Note to self: Do not break BGP… ever! #homelab

Post your lock screen. I change mine every month or so.

It’s been a while since I posted here. Taking a much needed break and enjoying the sunset 😎

It’s been a while since I posted here. Taking a much needed break and enjoying the sunset 😎

I think there should be more debate in UK parliament, and on a broad range of topics. However: 1) The ADF is a US group and should have zero influence in UK politics. 🧵

Had a great day labbing with @virtualhobbit.bsky.social in Oxford today. Avi and Kubernetes a plenty! #homelab #vexpert #k8s #vmware #broadcom

Waiting for full fibre internet…

My County Councillor was elected today after a name was drawn at random because there were an equal number of votes for two candidates. What a stupid system! But at least we didn’t end up with the reform candidate! 😁 @mrjamesob.bsky.social, time for a conversation about electoral change maybe?

No thank you! Jog on!

A colleague just asked me for some help with VMware VCF Automation Orchestrator. Me...

Having fun listening to @mrjamesob.bsky.social tear this caller a new one! #lbc

Oh, that's cool and useful to have as part of #Docker buildx 🚀. Thanks for sharing @adrianmouat.com !

It’s been a while since I ran ‘brew upgrade’!

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever, or you’re dead inside. Change my mind…

I had the opportunity to spend some time in my happy place in the Homelab - VCF Automation / VMware Aria Automation / VMware vRealize Automation. I was making some cloud templates when I stumbled on a tiny issue. #Automation #VMware #vExpert #Homelab #IaC

It’s SSL everywhere in my Homelab. But how do you handle trust in vSphere Supervisor? #vSphere #Supervisor #VMware #vExpert #Kubernetes #TLS #SSL #Homelab #Airgapped

SSL everywhere, and secrets in Vault. That’s how I like to run my Homelab. #Vault #HashiCorp #Kubernetes #Homelab #VKS #vExpert

For my own understanding I put together some diagrams to understand Kubernetes in vSphere. I've now expanded them into a short article to explain what vSphere Supervisor and vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) are. https://buff.ly/4hsxdAh #VMware #vSphere #Supervisor #VKS #Kubernetes #vExpert #Homelab

I did a thing... Introducing the Packer Provisioner for Salt mpoore.io/posts/2024/i... #vmware #vexpert #tanzu #salt #hashicorp #packer

On my way! #explore3word

Today is my 8-year anniversary with #VMware :-)

I’ve wanted to visit General Sherman for a long time. Glad to have been able to do it yesterday.

I’ve never actually seen a lift (elevator) with a Run/Stop switch before. And I never realised it was on my bucket list until now. #littlethings

Starting the trip to VMware Explore!

If I’m not working at the time, I will come and see that!

Last Sunday of the month. That means it’s the local pub quiz. Our team, Dinosaur Marmalade, is hoping for a good result as we have a full complement of players today!

Today, some ugly icon turned up on my phone where there used to be this bird logo. I decided to swap its position with a nice picture of a cloud :-)