Michael Poore
@mpoore.io
Automation Architect — https://mpoore.io
* Designing resilient infrastructure and automation solutions
* Exploring the intersection of DevOps and infrastructure
* Designing resilient infrastructure and automation solutions
* Exploring the intersection of DevOps and infrastructure
New: Coming Soon - My plans for 2026 mpoore.io/posts/2025/c...
#VMware #vExpert #VCF #Homelab #Packer #HashiCorp #Certification #Kubernetes
#VMware #vExpert #VCF #Homelab #Packer #HashiCorp #Certification #Kubernetes
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...
mpoore.io
December 31, 2025 at 6:21 PM
New: Coming Soon - My plans for 2026 mpoore.io/posts/2025/c...
#VMware #vExpert #VCF #Homelab #Packer #HashiCorp #Certification #Kubernetes
#VMware #vExpert #VCF #Homelab #Packer #HashiCorp #Certification #Kubernetes
New: An overdue update to the Packer Provisioner for Salt mpoore.io/posts/2025/a...
#salt #VMware #vExpert #HashiCorp #Packer
#salt #VMware #vExpert #HashiCorp #Packer
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!
mpoore.io
December 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
New: An overdue update to the Packer Provisioner for Salt mpoore.io/posts/2025/a...
#salt #VMware #vExpert #HashiCorp #Packer
#salt #VMware #vExpert #HashiCorp #Packer
New: phpIPAM integration for VMware VCF Automation 8.x mpoore.io/posts/2025/p...
#VMware #vExpert #Homelab #phpIPAM #VCF #Automation
#VMware #vExpert #Homelab #phpIPAM #VCF #Automation
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.
mpoore.io
December 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM
New: phpIPAM integration for VMware VCF Automation 8.x mpoore.io/posts/2025/p...
#VMware #vExpert #Homelab #phpIPAM #VCF #Automation
#VMware #vExpert #Homelab #phpIPAM #VCF #Automation
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.
🧵
1. Not in my contacts already.
2. No introduction.
3. Wants to send me “pay info” before even mentioning anything about the role.
🧵
November 24, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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.
🧵
1. Not in my contacts already.
2. No introduction.
3. Wants to send me “pay info” before even mentioning anything about the role.
🧵
That would explain my blog going down I guess.
Another day, another cloud outage. Today it's Cloudflare's turn.
Back in my first job, this would be the point at which we retired to the Garrick's Head for a long lunch...
Back in my first job, this would be the point at which we retired to the Garrick's Head for a long lunch...
November 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
That would explain my blog going down I guess.
Morning! On my way to Amsterdam today for a HUG. #HashiCorp
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Morning! On my way to Amsterdam today for a HUG. #HashiCorp
Not first in our pub quiz tonight, but importantly not last either!
September 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Not first in our pub quiz tonight, but importantly not last either!
100% agree! And it’s so easy to put off that all-important documentation until tomorrow. I’m guilty of that all too often!
Figuring out how something works is just one small important step in the learning process ... being able to 📝document steps so its comprehensible & repeatable by others takes even more time, not to mention things like screenshots 📸
... and they say blogging is dead 🤣
... and they say blogging is dead 🤣
September 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
100% agree! And it’s so easy to put off that all-important documentation until tomorrow. I’m guilty of that all too often!
Reposted by Michael Poore
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.
September 12, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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.
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 !
September 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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 !
Finally got around to adding a profile picture!
September 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Finally got around to adding a profile picture!
Note to self: Do not break BGP… ever! #homelab
a man with glasses says " don t cross the streams "
ALT: a man with glasses says " don t cross the streams "
media.tenor.com
August 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Note to self: Do not break BGP… ever! #homelab
Post your lock screen. I change mine every month or so.
July 27, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Post your lock screen. I change mine every month or so.
It’s been a while since I posted here. Taking a much needed break and enjoying the sunset 😎
July 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
It’s been a while since I posted here. Taking a much needed break and enjoying the sunset 😎
It’s been a while since I posted here. Taking a much needed break and enjoying the sunset 😎
July 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
It’s been a while since I posted here. Taking a much needed break and enjoying the sunset 😎
I think there should be more debate in UK parliament, and on a broad range of topics. However:
1) The ADF is a US group and should have zero influence in UK politics.
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1) The ADF is a US group and should have zero influence in UK politics.
🧵
🔴Nigel Farage Teams Up With Extreme Anti-Abortion Group and Calls for Debate on Restricting Abortion Rights in UK
The Reform Leader is joining forces with a US-based Christian legal group, which campaigns for abortion to be outlawed around the world
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
The Reform Leader is joining forces with a US-based Christian legal group, which campaigns for abortion to be outlawed around the world
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
Nigel Farage Teams Up With Extreme Anti-Abortion Group and Calls for Debate on Restricting Abortion Rights in UK
The Reform Leader is joining forces with a US-based Christian legal group, which campaigns for abortion to be outlawed around the world
bylinetimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I think there should be more debate in UK parliament, and on a broad range of topics. However:
1) The ADF is a US group and should have zero influence in UK politics.
🧵
1) The ADF is a US group and should have zero influence in UK politics.
🧵
Waiting for full fibre internet…
May 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Waiting for full fibre internet…
My County Councillor was elected today after a name was drawn at random because there were an equal number of votes for two candidates. What a stupid system! But at least we didn’t end up with the reform candidate! 😁
@mrjamesob.bsky.social, time for a conversation about electoral change maybe?
@mrjamesob.bsky.social, time for a conversation about electoral change maybe?
May 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
My County Councillor was elected today after a name was drawn at random because there were an equal number of votes for two candidates. What a stupid system! But at least we didn’t end up with the reform candidate! 😁
@mrjamesob.bsky.social, time for a conversation about electoral change maybe?
@mrjamesob.bsky.social, time for a conversation about electoral change maybe?
A colleague just asked me for some help with VMware VCF Automation Orchestrator. Me...
a man sitting in front of a computer with pmitf.com on the bottom right
ALT: a man sitting in front of a computer with pmitf.com on the bottom right
media.tenor.com
March 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A colleague just asked me for some help with VMware VCF Automation Orchestrator. Me...
Having fun listening to @mrjamesob.bsky.social tear this caller a new one! #lbc
March 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Having fun listening to @mrjamesob.bsky.social tear this caller a new one! #lbc
Reposted by Michael Poore
Oh, that's cool and useful to have as part of #Docker buildx 🚀. Thanks for sharing @adrianmouat.com !
Docker Bake is a great improvement over using scripts and Makefiles to manage Docker builds. It went GA last week, so I wrote up a brief tutorial to help you get started!
www.chainguard.dev/unchained/do...
www.chainguard.dev/unchained/do...
Docker Bake and Chainguard Images
Docker Bake is a great resource to define build configuration using a declarative file that integrates well with Chainguard Images. See how.
www.chainguard.dev
February 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Oh, that's cool and useful to have as part of #Docker buildx 🚀. Thanks for sharing @adrianmouat.com !
It’s been a while since I ran ‘brew upgrade’!
February 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
It’s been a while since I ran ‘brew upgrade’!