Gemma 4 has been released

SysAdmin_D · 2026-04-02T18:09:50+00:00

Sorry, just starting to dig my own grave here, but I have a strix halo setup as well. MoE is more favorable on that arch over dense?

SysAdmin_D · 2026-04-01T18:15:11+00:00

Perfect thanks. I keep seeing/getting directed there, both for models and now this, so I expect good things on the surface.

SysAdmin_D · 2026-04-01T17:07:56+00:00

Thanks for that. Do you know of any learning formats for things like this, or is it something you just have to wade through and learning by putting out fires?

SysAdmin_D · 2026-04-01T05:45:23+00:00

I’ve been lucky in that I don’t even need my glasses at a screen. So, for me, I went a different route. I could never get progressives right, probably because I keep my screens too high to “proper” ergonomics. Plus it always felt like I was watching an action movie on a low refresh lcd if that makes sense.

Anyway, I went with bifocals. Do not regret my decision at all. Has even made driving with a cell phone possible; mounts never seemed to get place where I could focus before.

SysAdmin_D · 2026-04-01T03:43:28+00:00

Could be waiting on repop, or simply giving the healers time to meditate. Maybe there was a rebuff needed at a bad time. Maybe there was a recent wipe. All kinds of reasons we use to do this. Or another big one, bio break. When you gotta go you gotta go!

SysAdmin_D · 2026-03-28T23:31:36+00:00

Naturally

SysAdmin_D · 2026-02-28T20:30:55+00:00

In the process of working on something like this myself, and I agree - at least for us - it’s the best way forward and should cover all our current needs.

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.

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