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@mpoore.io

Automation Architect — https://mpoore.io * Designing resilient infrastructure and automation solutions * Exploring the intersection of DevOps and infrastructure

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Nope! 16!

20.02.2026 10:39 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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That’s a nice email to find in your inbox!

20.02.2026 09:33 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

If only there were a petition that you could sign in support of that 😉

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

26.01.2026 22:33 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Coming Soon - My plans for 2026 I’ve done a few retrospectives over the years, but I haven’t often written about my plans for the coming year. It’s time that I changed my approach. Besides, one of my plans is already in the oven and...

New: Coming Soon - My plans for 2026 mpoore.io/posts/2025/c...

#VMware #vExpert #VCF #Homelab #Packer #HashiCorp #Certification #Kubernetes

31.12.2025 18:21 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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An overdue update to the Packer Provisioner for Salt It’s been some time since I first released the Packer Provisioner for Salt. I have recently released an update with a roadmap item completed. Think of it as an end of year gift!

New: An overdue update to the Packer Provisioner for Salt mpoore.io/posts/2025/a...

#salt #VMware #vExpert #HashiCorp #Packer

31.12.2025 18:20 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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phpIPAM integration for VMware VCF Automation 8.x I couldn’t find a current integration for phpIPAM in VCF Automation 8.x, so I wrote my own! I’m sharing it now as an end of year gift.

New: phpIPAM integration for VMware VCF Automation 8.x mpoore.io/posts/2025/p...

#VMware #vExpert #Homelab #phpIPAM #VCF #Automation

31.12.2025 18:19 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

What about Lucid Chart?

11.12.2025 12:33 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I tried to string them along for a little while, but they’ve gone quiet now. Clearly because I’m not biting on the bait they’re offering and I haven’t actually shared anything with them.

Shame. I was going to see how far I could get and then casually drop in that I’m based in Africa or something :)

24.11.2025 10:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

4. Wants to switch from text to WhatsApp.
5. Hasn’t mentioned my name or anything related to my industry.
6. The recruiter’s name doesn’t appear on LinkedIn, at least not for the company they profess to represent.
7. Despite the recruiter’s English sounding name, their grammar is suspect.

24.11.2025 10:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Currently I’m texting with someone who claims to be a recruiter. All of the alarm bells are ringing for me that it’s a phishing expedition though:
1. Not in my contacts already.
2. No introduction.
3. Wants to send me “pay info” before even mentioning anything about the role.

🧵

24.11.2025 10:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I think I need a shower after reading that!

18.11.2025 20:21 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

That would explain my blog going down I guess.

18.11.2025 12:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Morning! On my way to Amsterdam today for a HUG. #HashiCorp

18.11.2025 06:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Got quite a bit done on the train into London today. Lots of code fixing and research. My side project is almost finished. #vExpert

08.11.2025 10:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Congrats William!

24.10.2025 17:51 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Not first in our pub quiz tonight, but importantly not last either!

28.09.2025 20:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

100% agree! And it’s so easy to put off that all-important documentation until tomorrow. I’m guilty of that all too often!

25.09.2025 10:29 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The irony for him being that if you can afford five houses in Monopoly, you automatically upgrade to a hotel to stand outside and shout at.

12.09.2025 07:01 👍 741 🔁 115 💬 13 📌 0

Yeah. One of many reasons I don’t have Prime.

10.09.2025 17:39 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Netflix has two tiers of subscription (ads / no ads) now too. Channel 4 will happily charge you to remove adverts. Doesn’t surprise me that all of the services are following suit.

10.09.2025 17:26 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Veeam have released their Linux appliance for Veeam Data Platform. I’m going to have to get it running in my #homelab. Of course, any #vExpert can get an NFR key and try it for themselves. Thank you @veeam.com !

03.09.2025 10:06 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Finally got around to adding a profile picture!

01.09.2025 13:46 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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a man with glasses says " don t cross the streams " ALT: a man with glasses says " don t cross the streams "

Note to self: Do not break BGP… ever! #homelab

27.08.2025 11:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

We shouldn’t be too surprised that a politician didn’t take responsibility for their actions I suppose.
Deleting his post is like an arsonist blowing out the match and slinking away after the building has gone up in flames.

05.08.2025 12:15 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

You forgot the Bronze swimming certificate! 🤪

31.07.2025 18:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Post your lock screen. I change mine every month or so.

27.07.2025 04:12 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The sun setting over a lake with trees in the foreground.

The sun setting over a lake with trees in the foreground.

It’s been a while since I posted here. Taking a much needed break and enjoying the sunset 😎

26.07.2025 15:48 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The sun setting over a lake with trees in the foreground.

The sun setting over a lake with trees in the foreground.

It’s been a while since I posted here. Taking a much needed break and enjoying the sunset 😎

26.07.2025 15:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

3) The ONLY members of parliament (MPs) that should debate abortion in the UK are the roughly 40% that are female. Which doesn’t include Nigel Farage!

30.05.2025 19:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

2) Nigel Farage is the leader of a party that has 5 MPs (out of 650), there are others that should be suggesting debate topics before Nigel.

30.05.2025 19:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0