Jump to content

Project Datacentre Evolution

It's been just over half a year since the last update, so time to talk about some changes to Project Datacentre Evolution :D If you're looking for Project RackcentreProject Personal DatacentreProject New Client, or Project Low-Power, you know what to do. This time, I'm going to briefly talk about a current objective.

 

With the way that devices seem to be pretty much connected no matter where they are, I've decided to put some focus on having more multifunction devices in my inventory. Ones that serve a primary function (such as multimedia consumption), while also being connected to cellular networks. The last part is so that I'll always have a way to reach the server (Project Personal Datacentre), in case something happens. My phone's battery goes bad? My tablet decides that it's time to die? No problem - I have an auxillary client ready, and can still contact the people that I need to (family and friends). While many of the devices on thie current shopping list already fulfill this, some may be changed out for better alternatives over the next half-year. Here's the current list:

As you can see, I originally left out the 10GbE part for the Infrastructure upgrade. That's because I've already started on that, and will be building out a compatible intranet over the next few years. In addition to this, the multifunction part applies to almost everything in this setup. Even Project New Client has cellular capabilities. If you want to help with funding or parts sourcing, reach me on Discord. We also have an LTT thread!

 

 

 

Westmere EX unleashed is here!

>:3


#TopHatDatacentre

  1. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    Just got the Nexus 7 2013 LTE and the iPhone 3Gs for under 60 USD in total :) Time to see what I can do with 100 USD on Amazon...

  2. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    New project added! Time to start coordinating these around Project Personal Datacentre now, since they're all connected :D 

  3. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    Slowly but surely, crossing things off the list...

  4. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    Getting closer to having Project Personal Datacentre complete :3

  5. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    Just upgraded the laptop as well. Getting closer to finishing Project New Client...

  6. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    New livestream due this week, once I test out the server a bit more with the (dreaded) VCSA. Also have to figure out whether (and if so, how) to destroy the Virtual Flash resource pool or not...

  7. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    Today's livestream is being pushed to tomorrow. Gaming and Project Logs/Updates. 

  8. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    New project banner has arrived, and a secret project has been revealed.

  9. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    AMD Threadripper is in-house. The time has come...

  10. TopHatProductions115
  11. TopHatProductions115
  12. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    The 2nd ESXi node is coming...

     

     

  13. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    The battery in my JBL Synchros E50BT's appears to be ded, and I'm tempted to get the AKG Pro Audio K371BT now...

     

     

  14. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    Purchased the the AKG Pro Audio K371BT.

  15. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    Currently looking into an issue with the smartwatch. Back casing is cracked.

  16. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    As of now, Phase 1 of Project Personal Datacentre is nearing completion. Project New Client and Project Low-Power are nearing completion as well, as they are integrated with services from Project Personal Datacentre. Phase 2 will involve major OS updates and addition of a bare-metal host for applications that are currently either not VM friendly or perform poorly in a virtualised environment. Phase 3 will be upgrading of the hypervisor host itself.

  17. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    Phase 2 is currently being delayed, due to a side project. 

     

    More details in a few weeks...

  18. TopHatProductions115
×