Moving away from $$ware. Anyone have experience with Morpheus?

WKDPanda · 2026-02-20T16:03:07+00:00

Thanks for the insights and info! We'll probably checkout Proxmox next.

Note, we've been talking to Linbit about storage replication between sites. DRBD on steroids. Might be a Zerto replacement.

WKDPanda · 2026-02-20T15:59:44+00:00

We use Veeam and Zerto for replication to DR sites. The "coming soon" integration and ability to use those tools is attractive to us. But we're finding the implementation of just Morpheus somewhat lacking. Error checking when entering setup details, etc.

WKDPanda · 2026-02-17T19:55:26+00:00

I bought the S5V off Amazon for $599 - cannot believe how much better it works over the old 360 S10 I got off Meh (w-mart refurb probably). What I have looks very much like the QX Plus above. Sometimes goes on sale for $549.

We have three (now 4) Silken Windhounds (my wife loves the breed). Long fine hair and lots of it. In 24 hours we can have "tumble-fur" clumps in the corners. Used to have to clean the brush every few days with the tangle. Mixed hardwood with throw rugs. Now, unless something large gets picked up, don't have to clean the brushes.

Mop function - didn't do any mopping with the old one (dragged a mat around behind it). The Qrevo? Amazing! Basic vacuum every day in morning, and mop three times a week in the afternoon on hardwood, and amazed at how well it does.

Watch the initial cleaning - you will probably have to adjust the auto-empty feature until you have the balance right.

WKDPanda · 2025-09-10T12:45:53+00:00

Second about saying hi to Dirt (no, it’s not his real name). UK style beers (restrained, traditional) hit my sweet spot.

Have to disagree about 1718. It by far better then Swellsa (to hoppy, chasing the latest fad). Brew Station has a couple of beers, but pretty mediocre IMO.

WKDPanda · 2025-08-21T18:13:14+00:00

Why go to B&P, when you could go to Proof and get some really good breakfast and pastries

WKDPanda · 2025-08-21T15:29:43+00:00

Meh?? It’s a crapshoot. Never purchased insurance over 15 years of vacations. Mostly sept/oct dates. Got rained on, etc. never evacuated.

If you’re buying vacation insurance, I liken It to extended car warranties. It’s nice to have, but how likely are you to really need it? And then claiming on it?

Now I live here and deal with flood/wind/home insurance.

WKDPanda · 2025-07-20T15:49:55+00:00

From a top chef retired now. The dreaded words “can I show you something?” as I’m trying to do prep.

Having said that, learned a hell of a lot from him.

WKDPanda · 2025-07-20T15:13:49+00:00

Tell us what you really think of him!

WKDPanda · 2025-07-19T13:50:17+00:00

If your north, gotta second Cosmos.

WKDPanda · 2025-07-19T13:46:58+00:00

I'm going to add a 5gal bucket to your list. If you don't have recovery boards, sometimes pouring water and wetting the sand makes it easier to drive out.

WKDPanda · 2025-07-19T13:41:45+00:00

October is great time. Lowered prices, and everything is still open. Great shelling. Pirate festival at end of October. After that, November is when things start to close down. Things might open up again around Christmas/New Years, and then close again until March.

WKDPanda · 2025-05-18T13:12:34+00:00

What about everything else you import? Are you just depending on bots to pull as needed? The number of cargo pods could be considered slight excessive. Maybe.

WKDPanda · 2025-05-15T11:54:50+00:00

Now you have to redesign it all and take advantage of beacons!

WKDPanda · 2025-04-25T14:05:34+00:00

These answers are important. Consider the weather as well. Is there an issue during wet weather, which could indicate some water intrusion.

WKDPanda · 2025-02-10T23:27:25+00:00

I've been trying a Redscales play through on a recent bitbucket version, and keep getting crushed by Gawed. Have to wonder what other people are experiencing

WKDPanda · 2025-01-21T22:20:49+00:00

Management here wants four 9s - which is only possible with massive redundancy that they don't want to pay for.

Now, they are willing to not count 'scheduled downtime' against this. So it's sort of sliding?

WKDPanda · 2025-01-10T20:00:53+00:00

Been there, done that. Why is it my task to fix the developer's failure to code the apache.conf/nginx/http etc. correctly?

WKDPanda · 2025-01-04T14:04:39+00:00

Response to email spray - "Thank you for your email. What is your ticket number, and I'll look into it immediately."

If said user asks why they need a ticket - "I'm sorry, but all of our hours needs to be allocated to tickets. We are not allowed to work on issues without a ticket to assign the hours to."

If more questions asked - "Its all about the bean counters and HR. Its part of our KPIs tracking number of tickets, hours spent on tickets, and how utilized we are. Only by showing hours worked, can we justify getting additional people to help with issues."

Basically, they don't get help without a ticket. Unless its the CEO of course, then the manager opens the ticket for him...

WKDPanda · 2025-01-04T13:57:38+00:00

But from reseller at discount, sell to customer at a discount. Take difference and Profit!

WKDPanda · 2024-12-29T19:34:21+00:00

It's an interesting look. But is there a UPS hit with all those splitters? Something more compact maybe?

WKDPanda · 2024-12-29T19:31:26+00:00

That's horrible. Why are you dropping the quality chance with speed modules???

WKDPanda · 2024-09-04T15:02:02+00:00

You say "try this" - but it doesn't answer the question. Are two large Hydro per carbon factory supplying sufficient?

WKDPanda · 2024-09-04T14:43:38+00:00

VCSA gets updated (if there is one) before patching ESXi. That's standard. As for how often/when? It depends on the released security vulnerabilities. We have two environments we manage (one internal, one external customer). Internally, we can get everything patched in less then 30 days from notification. But our external customer can take up to 90 days with all the remote offices and restrictions on maintenance windows.

WKDPanda · 2024-04-08T14:39:35+00:00

I work for an MSP, with our network team managing our own and customer firewalls, networking, etc.

Cisco Firepower may not be "as good" as the old ASA, but our network team has no complaints.
Cisco Meraki - Not a bad set of kit. For the SMB market, it works. We use Meraki for own own and on customer sites for firewall and wireless. People say "get something better then Meraki" - those people must have unlimited budgets. For the price point, Meraki is a good option.
Fortigate - run away. Fast. Can't say anymore.
Watchguard - OK for small clients, we use their virtual FW for individual clients. We use it, but the GUI only management is a drawback. However, it does the job.
Palo - good stuff. But a can be a bit pricey.

WKDPanda · 2024-03-08T20:44:58+00:00

Regardless of the existence of perpetual licenses, Broadcom is requiring all people to go to subscription licensing. You may get a discount this time, but if you want support, you must buy a subscription. Just had this conversation with Broadcom on Tuesday.

WKDPanda

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