Tech Tutorials - David McKone Courses

How to Create VLANs in Proxmox for a Single NIC

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Configure Proxmox to use VLANs through a single network interface, including switch trunking and VLAN-tagged virtual machines.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Patch a Standalone ESXi Host

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Patch a standalone VMware ESXi host by downloading and uploading a depot file, using SSH and esxcli, then rebooting to apply the update.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Create a Virtual Machine in VMware ESXi

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Create a virtual network and a Linux virtual machine in VMware ESXi, configure its resources, and install the operating system.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ansible Playbooks, Roles, Templates and Variables

Learn to deploy and manage IT infrastructure efficiently with Ansible. Master playbooks, roles, templates, and variables for streamlined automation and maintenance across your network.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Setup Dynamic DNS -DDNS- Using Kea and Bind on Debian or Ubuntu

Learn to set up Dynamic DNS using Kea DHCP and Bind 9 DNS servers on Debian/Ubuntu. This comprehensive guide covers key creation, configuration, and testing for seamless network management.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Send Alerts in Prometheus Using Alertmanager

Learn to set up Alertmanager with Prometheus, configure alerting rules, and send customized alerts for effective system monitoring. Covers installation, configuration, and practical examples of alert creation.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Setup an NTS Server Using Debian or Ubuntu

Learn to set up a secure Network Time Security (NTS) server on Debian or Ubuntu, enhancing time synchronization for your network while reducing internet traffic and improving security.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Install and Configure Kea for Ubuntu or Debian

Install and configure the Kea DHCPv4 server on Ubuntu or Debian, including IP reservations, multiple subnets, security, and authoritative-server settings.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Setup ESPresence for Room Presence Detection in Home Assistant

Configure ESPresence with Home Assistant to detect room occupancy from Bluetooth Low Energy wearables and drive presence-aware lighting and personalized automations.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Configure Proxmox VE Firewall

Configure Proxmox VE’s built-in firewall to protect hypervisors and virtual machines, control local VM traffic, and troubleshoot lockouts through GUI and CLI.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Proxmox VE - How to Setup High Availability

Configure Proxmox VE to automatically restart virtual machines on another cluster node after a hypervisor failure.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Install and Review of Zenarmor for OPNSense

Instala y configura Zenarmor en OPNsense para supervisar el tráfico de red y controlar el acceso a nivel de aplicación.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Install OPNsense Firewall

A practical guide to installing OPNsense on physical or virtual hardware, from choosing compatible components and boot media to configuring basic network and DNS settings.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Home Assistant - How to Install HACS

Install HACS in Home Assistant, authorize it with GitHub, and use it to add community integrations and frontend dashboard software.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Basics of Firewall Rules

Explains how to structure, review, and apply stateful firewall rules for internal, internet-facing, and self-hosted network access.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video