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6 articles

  1. VM-Setup: post-install Linux tooling that actually sticks around

    A look at Narehood/VM-Setup, the menu-driven Bash utility for XCP-ng guests and generic Linux hosts, plus the newer update, pin-sync, and installer-hardening work.

    Michael Narehood4 min read

  2. Dotfiles with a Kali-style prompt you can actually customize

    What’s in Narehood/dotfiles (bash/zsh, tmux, vim, screen) and the newer prompt.conf settings for emoji, colors, layouts, and safer install/uninstall.

    Michael Narehood4 min read

  3. Tutorial

    How to update Ubuntu

    A straightforward checklist for keeping Ubuntu Server or Desktop patched: apt update, upgrade, reboots, and what to verify before you walk away.

    Michael Narehood3 min read

  4. Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin): what's new and when to use it

    Ubuntu 25.04 shipped in April 2025 with GNOME 48, Linux 6.14, and refreshed toolchains. Here's when it fits your lab versus staying on 24.04 LTS.

    Michael Narehood5 min read

  5. Vates Announces the General Release of XCP-ng 8.3

    An overview of XCP-ng 8.3: updated Xen and kernel stack, security and performance improvements, LTS direction, install/upgrade notes, and what to check before you move.

    Michael Narehood3 min read

  6. Tutorial

    How to install Xen Orchestra for XCP-ng

    What Xen Orchestra is, why Xen Tools matter, the VM sizing to use, and a straightforward path to install XO for managing your XCP-ng hosts.

    Michael Narehood3 min read