terraformCalculate Terraform count using the length of a list during interpolationHow do you use Terraform's count feature and have custom attributes per system? Use arrays and the length function, that's how.
linuxGotchas when migrating Fedora qcow2 images to vmwareMy issue was that the initramfs didn't contain the necessary drivers for the emulated hardware and as such the VM refused to boot except into emergency mode.
vmwareMigrate qcow2 images from KVM to VMWareI recently switched from Proxmox to ESXI for my primary Hypervisor due to better support for automation tools like Ansible and Terraform plus better integrations with Red Hat Satellite. I didn't fancy rebuilding some of my VMs and instead wanted to find out how to migrate them instead. If you were using qcow2 images for your KVM VMs this will also work from any KVM based system, not just Proxmox. First step is to convert your qcow2 image to a vmdk file that VMWare uses. I ran these steps on my
floridaThe Key to a Great WeekendThat really was a weekend to remember. Cat's birthday happened to conincide with a business trip of mine to Miami. I know, hard life right? I'd visited Miami as a teenager when Mum brought us to Florida but Cat had never been before, same for the Florida Keys. Bingo, we had an itinerary. Miami is only a short sub 2 hour flight from Raleigh. We picked up the rental car and drove to our hotel in Key Largo had plenty of time for a nice dinner. A colleague of mine from Miami recommended a spot call
linuxMake your forward / back Mouse Buttons work with SynergySynergy is an application I use to share my keyboard and between a VFIO guest and host system. One thing has bugged me about it for ages but today I found a solution that...
linuxSelf HostedToday is a big day. I can finally share the details of a project that's been in the works for what feels like forever. I'm launching a brand new podcast on Jupiter Broadcasting called Self Hosted with Chris Fisher.
3d printingDisable autofocus in Octoprint with a Logitech C920 webcamWhilst 3D printing I often check up on the print from another location and rely on being able to get a clear, high definition and sharp image. The C920 webcam from Logitech delivers great image quality but unfortunately the auto focus algorithm almost always choose the wrong focal point.
hardwareAwesomo Server - Build Log Entry #2Things were getting a bit toasty in there. The watercooled Xeon E5 2690 v2 CPUs themselves were fine sitting at around 40c but the PCH (kind of like the Southbridge) and RAM were hitting 70c+ constantly.
woodworkingBuilding my "Ultimate Mega Desk" (Part 1)Ok, that took way longer than I expected but I now have a chronological history of my desks. I didn't realise until tonight that desk making was a hobby of mine.
3d printingHow to fix OctoPrint keeps running into communication errors and timeoutsI run OctoPrint on a Raspberry Pi connected with a USB cable. If you are doing this you must ensure that Settings -> RPi [off] is set.
3d printingEliminate 3d Printing Mesh Bed Leveling Globs on a Prusa i3 MK3What am I talking about? These little dots that appear at every mesh bed leveling point where your nozzle is oozing a little filament out every time. They are annoying and can cause issues with larger prints.
3d printingPrinting a Temp Tower to get better quality 3D printsIn order to get the best quality prints it's important to know the correct temperature to print each filament at. Even just a 5c change can make all the difference to the performance of a filament. Here's how to slice and print a 'temp tower'.
usaOur State Grading SystemWe've visited so many States now we figured it was time to devise a system to track them.
usa-roadtrip-2019Yellowstone to BozemanDon't be in a hurry here. This park demands time. If you give it that you'll have a very rewarding trip here. You never know what will be around the next bend in the road.
usa-roadtrip-2019The Only Rodeo in TownNeither of us had ever been to a Rodeo before. The child in the seat next to me positively bounced with glee at the possibility of going. So, we did.
usa-roadtrip-2019The Beartooth Highway LoopThe road from the North East entrance leads directly through Lamar Valley. A very famous place in park for watching wildlife.
usa-roadtrip-2019Bears, Otters, Wolves and MammothsWow, what a day. We saw several Bears, an Otter, a Wolfpack (no, not the NC State kind) and Mammoth Springs. It snowed blizzard style, in June.
usa-roadtrip-2019The Yellowstone Geyser BasinsEn-route to the West we passed by Old Faithful and the main geyser basins in the park. They are something to behold. Steam emitting from seemingly every orifice the ground has to offer.
usa-roadtrip-2019Grand Canyon of the YellowstoneThe colourful yellow rocks lining the canyon mark a change in the geology of the area and create the best waterfall I think I've ever seen.
usa-roadtrip-2019Grand Prismatic Spring and Old FaithfulWe're thinking that treating the park like it's on Spanish time might be the best approach. Rise early and tourist until lunch, then eat. Sleep off your lunch until around 3 or 4pm at which point you might consider heading out again.
usa-roadtrip-2019The Grand TetonsAn utterly majestic mountain range. Hidden from view until the moment you leave Jackson, at least the route we drove at any rate. Cat's review of them was "short and spiky". I mean, she's not wrong.
usa-roadtrip-2019Denver to Pinedale, WYThe architecture had a certain 'western' feel to it without being obviously a pastiche. A tumultuous thunderstorm (pictured above) made its way across the back of the scene as we hopped out the car for a short walk across a bridge spanning the 12 tracks here at Laramie.
usa-roadtrip-2019Desert to Alpine Meadows"We were in the desert 6 hours ago" was the often repeated phrase of the day today. Leaving behind Utah and the gorgeous red rocks we headed for the Rocky Mountains.
usa-roadtrip-2019Canyonlands and ArchesA quiet day today with only a light 4-5 hours of touristing. The afternoon today was 38c, far too hot to be out in it so we took the executive decision to nap through it.
usa-roadtrip-2019Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol ReefI absolutely love Utah. The red rocks, the vistas and the lack of people. It's just so wonderful and I think all of us had a fantastic, if a little long, day today.
