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Hi Guys, I have proliant 380p's and want to setup each server to do the following tasks. Run a computationally intensive app that will utilise 95% of the CPU's resources (machine learning / AI), the rest of the CPU power will be used for the following: Run 16 virtual machines that will need...

Bonsoir STH! In my future build, I want to get rid of a separate bootable drive. But I’m unsure: Can X11SSM(-F) boot from PCIe SSD or this functionality is limited to -SSH? (Assuming fresh Ubuntu installation, UEFI mode)

I've visited this site a bit recently, but I haven't made an account and posted until now. In the last few weeks, I have gotten the parts for and breadboarded a custom Workstation PC. The PCPartPicker list is at Extreme Workstation Build - evanzolman's Saved Part List - Xeon E5-269... -...

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS is widely used. If you want to install it on a system with the Intel Atom C3000 series Denverton parts, there are two options: Install as normal. Install new Intel networking drivers. Setup networking using the onboard Intel X553 / X557 NICs Use the HWE Kernel. Here is the...

Here is a quick guide to getting setup with Docker and docker-compose on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS 1. Update system, install Docker, and add the current user to the Docker group: #!/bin/bash sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y sudo apt-get install brew wget -qO- https://get.docker.com/ | sh...

One of the biggest issues anyone running Ubuntu will have with AMD Ryzen at launch is simply getting a stable system. For example, if you run Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS (AMD64) server you will notice systems crash time to time. We have tried both the X370 and B350 based motherboards in 4 different CPU/...

I'm stuck in my own thoughts when it comes to my next home server. I'm currently running out of space in the current system and the setup feels old and inefficient. APC SmartUPS 1500 (bought used, probably over sized for the task, noisy when the fans runs every now and then. Efficiency? I have...

I am thinking about getting a dual CPU workstation. Other than additional cost why else shouldn't I get this system? Will I run into things I cannot do because I have 2 CPU's? I understand the pros (more power!) but what are the cons? I will be running Windows 10 Pro and Ubuntu 16.04.

Creating a thread to discuss Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. The announcement is not live but the ISOs are: Ubuntu 16.04 (Xenial Xerus) Enjoy before everyone else! Some of the big improvements: LXD ZFS on Linux Ceph integration Snap Power8 and ARMv8 support I am going to put an article up on the main...

I just tried the latest Xenial (16.04 LTS) daily build. Still no support for installation using only a Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro in Ethernet mode. On my three test servers I only saw the i350-t2 network controllers (that were not connected). I popped in the Xenial Desktop and the adapters are...

ZFS on Ubuntu was in tech preview mode for Ubuntu 15.10. In 16.04 LTS it is set to be installed by default. For those that have not seen it yet, here is a screenshot from the latest 16.04 LTS build I had on hand: With ZFS on Linux heading to being extremely easy to get installed (e.g. it is...

Hello from Geneva Switzerland, while preparing for a new Linux training session I thought I could share the videos I’m preparing for the participants. In that one you can review /learn the installation steps for Linux Debian 8. I use Virtual Box like that you can also learn Linux if you have a...