HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen 8 seems to be a better option in many cases, even if it is an older model. Compared to the HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen 10, it is not as tempting to jump on the new generation, which many would probably have looked forward to.
+ Support for 32GB RAM
+ Mediabay instead of optical reader or SSD
+ Dual Display ports and graphics circuit (GPU) with 4K support
+ Two PCI slots *
+ USB 3.0 also in front
– No iLO
– Inferior processor and which does not seem to be replaceable
– Much higher price tag
– No internal Micro-SD or USB
– * PCIe x8 and a PCIe x4 running x1
– Marvel storage controls (no possibility of future FBWC)
– Broadcom network controllers
– Total fewer USB ports
– Requires HPE Customized VMware ESXi image with drivers
We are proud to present the launch of our new book “How to create your own DNS lab environment – Part I”.
Hope that the book will inspire increased knowledge about DNS and how to build a fairly isolated lab environment.
The book is intended for those who want to build their own virtual lab environment, learn to understand how DNS works.
NOTE! An updated version is available with some minor adjustments.