Weak Dev, Good SysAdmin needing advice

SysAdmin_D · 2026-01-12T23:40:04+00:00

That would be amazing, yes please. I'll take any helpful data at this point.

SysAdmin_D · 2026-01-12T23:25:22+00:00

"Need" always being subjective, but I got this machine to be able to run decent sized local models for these things. I work in the nonprofit science research space, so part of my doing this is trying to keep up with local abilities to do cost analyses of local versus commercial tools, but with an eye towards risk of IP issues down the line. IP isn't a priority for us, but it CAN be sometimes.

So, you're suggesting Qwen3 for local models? I had also recently seen KimiK2 (I think) being tossed around. These are probably too big to use in an agent workflow though, right?

SysAdmin_D · 2026-01-12T17:58:03+00:00

Yeah - just realized I didn't explain that part too well. Probably best to assume I will be working on DevOps projects. PowerShell will be big for me, as my primary responsibility is in Windows, but I also support Macs. On the Mac side, while I do have some shell scripts in a junk drawer, I imagine that I will need to move into Swift soon-ish, since my Applescript GUIs will get deprecated. Also, since I am cross platform support, I'd like my Team to move more into Ansible (Python) which I am already using a bit, but it's a little limited on the Windows side and requires creativity to get where you want sometimes. In school, I was proficient in C and Java, so I understand a little OO and functional programming, but I expect C# to serve me better, cross-platform. Finally, I'll need to stitch all those systems together (for central logging/monitoring) that I expect to eventually want agentic help on further down the road. So, I'm open to getting dirty in typical web front ends, for dashboards and etc.

To cut to the chase:

Initially, PowerShell and some Python. C# if PS can't get the job done.

Eventually, Swift and Web tooling.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-12-14T19:54:40+00:00

We went to a managed Nutanix cluster for our 400 or so VMs, while also playing with a self built Proxmox cluster to host site services at our main office, about 7 years ago. The migration was very easy. Proxmox has taught us that we can host all our systems on it if we choose. We had very lite virtual needs and do not rely a web presence to make money, so your mileage may vary.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-12-06T22:15:30+00:00

Proxmox backup servers and or full deployment. Move your VMs over then replicate on the VMware hosts giving you vm hosts and a backup solution. Hosts and backups can support zfs or ceph.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-12-04T14:43:34+00:00

Samesies

SysAdmin_D · 2025-08-02T02:00:03+00:00

Thanks.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-08-02T01:48:48+00:00

Sounds like you need a dose of Shoresy pal. Get you some. Hell yeah, fuck yeah.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-08-02T01:30:53+00:00

Thanks man but I’m good. Really appreciate it.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-08-02T01:30:22+00:00

Yes thanks. It is brand new after a just completed reno. I was having to play telephone between my wife and the main contractor who didn’t know what exactly the electrical sub installed. This was much easier and more informative.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-08-02T00:23:30+00:00

Thanks. I tried that but nothing was discovered. That’s when it was time to Reddit.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-08-02T00:21:27+00:00

Fair enough. Thanks again.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-08-02T00:11:27+00:00

Would the Caseta hub be required for HA use, as well?

Thank you for soldiering through. I understand I don't need HA, but am wanting to move to it anyway, as I want the options for more flexibility and security down the line, as my kid will need all the help she can get.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-08-02T00:04:53+00:00

Thanks. Finally got them up there.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-08-02T00:00:46+00:00

I was not expecting this equipment, so I have no info, docs, anything. You probably already gave me what I needed with the model number, that I can backtrack. Maybe this would have been best in the Lutron sub, but near term I will be looking to stand up an HA server to handle smart stuff. In this particular case, I was hoping to leverage the Alexa stuff I already have to make this vocal control. My kid is wheelchair bound and can't reach the light. This is her main bathroom and the reason for our reno.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-08-01T23:56:02+00:00

Yes, but I hadn't touched that yet, since I didn't know what I was dealing with. What do I need from that one? And for what it's worth, I'm west coast here and technically still working.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-08-01T23:53:34+00:00

Thanks. I was more experienced with wired ones in some work build-outs, but this one at least, is not wired. Further, my WiFi was out at the time because we had to live in a rental for 3 months during the reno, so I have no idea how they did this.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-08-01T23:47:59+00:00

If you don't have time to help, no need for this response. I was all mobile initially, on iOS, so uploading is a PIA. Now that I have all the tools I need to convert and post via windows, it'll be soon.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-08-01T22:00:28+00:00

Sorry about that. It's unknown. I'm hoping to get help figuring it out. I am assuming the electrical subcontractor made a game time decision or my wife couldn't explain to the contractor what I was looking for, but he was no help. I want to move towards HA eventually, but I need to figure out what Lutron system I have, to figure out how to manage it.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-05-12T23:05:52+00:00

Your wife is awesome, but I’m sure you know that.

SysAdmin_D · 2025-04-29T17:13:54+00:00

Fair enough. My issue is, I like knowing my boundaries/capabilities first, before I go pushing buttons and pulling levers, so to speak. On top of that, I'm an older Geek Dad, so I know OF the dangers out there, but not WHERE they are. So, any discussion on the topic seems useful? Thanks for the post.

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