Tech Tutorials - David McKone Courses

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

How to Set Up DHCP Dynamic DNS on Ubuntu

Learn to configure Dynamic DNS on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS using Bind9 and ISC DHCP. Step-by-step guide covers key creation, server configuration, testing, and maintenance for efficient DNS updates.

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

Key Authentication for PuTTY and WinSCP

Learn to create, configure, and use SSH keys for secure authentication in PuTTY and WinSCP. Covers key generation, server setup, and disabling password login for enhanced security.

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

How to Install Samba Share on Home Assistant

Learn to install and configure Samba Share on Home Assistant, enabling secure file sharing. Covers setup, testing, and troubleshooting for Linux and Windows clients.

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

SSH Key Authentication Ubuntu 20.04

Learn to set up secure SSH key authentication on Ubuntu 20.04, including generating ed25519 keys, authorizing public keys, disabling password login, and managing multiple keys with a config file.

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

CA Server - OpenSSL

Learn to create a Certificate Authority Server using OpenSSL. Covers key generation, configuration, signing requests, and browser setup. Enhance network security with trusted certificates for secure web connections.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Install Home Assistant VM

Learn to install Home Assistant as a VM on XCP-ng for robust home automation. Covers downloading, VM creation, image attachment, and setup wizard, ensuring reliability and easy recovery.

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

TrueNAS NFS Setup for XCP-NG and Linux

Comprehensive guide on setting up NFS shares in TrueNAS, configuring XCP-ng and Linux clients, and optimizing performance. Covers user management, permissions, storage setup, and advanced features.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TrueNAS Windows Shares Part 2

Comprehensive guide on setting up Windows Shares in TrueNAS, covering user management, network access from Windows and Linux PCs, and configuring group shares with permissions.

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