Tech Tutorials - David McKone Courses

Home Assistant - How to Install HACS

Learn to install and use HACS (Home Assistant Community Store) for easy access to community-developed integrations and frontend features. Includes GitHub setup and step-by-step installation guide.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Basics of Firewall Rules

Learn essential firewall rule structuring for improved security and management. Covers internal/external access, self-hosting considerations, and stateful firewall operations in a comprehensive tutorial.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Firewall Basics

Comprehensive overview of firewall basics, covering vendor diversity, interfaces, rule handling, and configuration examples for both management and non-management access.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Share USB Devices Over IP Using a Raspberry Pi

Learn to share USB devices over IP using a Raspberry Pi, enabling remote access and flexible device placement. Ideal for VM configurations, centralized device management, and improved wireless coverage for USB peripherals.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cisco IOS SSH Key Authentication

Learn to configure SSH key authentication on Cisco IOS devices for enhanced security. Covers setup for Linux and Windows, key chain creation, and restricting to key-only authentication.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Install and Configure Secondary DNS Server in Linux

Learn to install and configure a secondary DNS server in Linux using Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS and Bind 9. Covers primary server updates, secondary server setup, access restrictions, DNS forwarding, and testing procedures.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Proxmox Install SSL-TLS Certificates

Learn to install SSL/TLS certificates in Proxmox, covering key creation, certificate signing requests, and installation methods for standalone servers and clusters. Enhance your Proxmox security skills.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Home Assistant Zigbee2MQTT Setup

Learn to install and configure Zigbee2MQTT add-on in Home Assistant, including setup with Conbee II adapter, adding and removing Zigbee devices, and troubleshooting common issues.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Setup a Proxmox Cluster

Step-by-step guide to setting up a Proxmox cluster, covering requirements, creation process, and adding nodes. Learn to efficiently manage multiple hypervisors in a centralized environment.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Home Assistant Node-RED Install Plus Examples

Learn to install, configure, and use Node-RED with Home Assistant for visual home automation. Create rules, troubleshoot, and explore practical examples to simplify your smart home setup.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Setup NFS Shared Storage in Proxmox

Learn to set up NFS shared storage in Proxmox for improved redundancy and faster VM migrations. Covers user account creation, dataset setup, file permissions, NFS share creation, and Proxmox connection.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Home Assistant - How to Set Up Z-Wave

Learn to set up and manage Z-Wave smart devices with Home Assistant. Covers hardware selection, software installation, network planning, device inclusion/exclusion, and troubleshooting for a secure and efficient smart home system.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Bond NICs in Proxmox That Support VLANs

Learn to configure Proxmox for NIC bonding and VLAN support, including network switch setup, VLAN interface creation, and VM VLAN assignment for improved throughput and redundancy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Install Proxmox 7

Step-by-step guide to installing Proxmox 7 hypervisor: download, verify integrity, create bootable USB, enable virtualization, and complete installation process. Access via web browser post-setup.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

XCP-ng USB Passthrough

Step-by-step guide to enabling USB passthrough for VMs in XCP-ng, covering device identification, policy updates, attachment process, and maintenance. Includes troubleshooting tips for seamless USB device integration.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video