Showing posts with label IT. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IT. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

ProxMox VE: Installation & Free Edition Configuration


Setting Up ProxMox VE:
Installation and Free Edition Configuration


ProxMox Virtual Environment (VE) is a powerful open-source virtualization platform that combines KVM virtualization and LXC containers on a single platform. Whether you're building a homelab or deploying enterprise infrastructure, ProxMox offers enterprise-grade features without the enterprise price tag.

In this guide, we'll walk through the essential steps for installing ProxMox and configuring it for the free edition, including the crucial repository fixes that every non-subscription user needs to know.

Monday, June 23, 2025

Automated System-Wide Debloating & Basic Software Installation for Windows 10/11

Introducing "DeployWorkstation"

A System-Wide/All-Users Debloating & Basic Application Installation
PowerShell Script For Windows 10 & Windows 11 Systems

Thursday, September 29, 2022

IT Advocacy Services - We Can Be Your Technology Advocate!

What Is an IT Advocate?

An IT advocate is an individual who supports and advises clients with their IT product/service needs, as well as any other technology-related needs. Not everyone has, needs, or can afford a CTO or a dedicated System Administrator to help with, and represent, their business. But now, you can hire Pacific Northwest Computers to represent your company in those roles, if and when that need ever arises! 


The IT Advocating Services that Pacific Northwest Computers Provides, Include:

  • Liaison Responsibilities
  • Investigate, Document & Resolve Product or Service Issues With Vendors/Providers
  • Refer & Consult Clients on Recommended & Needed Technology Products/Services
  • Conflict Resolution & Mediation with Vendors/Suppliers/Etc.
  • Crisis Management & Crisis Prevention/Response
    • Malware Attack Investigation, Documentation & System Improvements
    • Data Breach Investigation, Documentation & System Improvements
    • Data Loss Disaster Assistance, Policy Development & Data Loss Prevention System Development
  • Information Technology Professional Witness for Legal/Court Cases
  • Help Set Up Appointments for Needed Services or Support From Vendors/Providers
  • Warranty Exchange/RMA Support
  • Termination of Service(s) Support (Software Vendors, Services, Etc)
  • General IT/Technical Advising
  • HIPPA Consultation
  • Technical Documentation Services
    • Reading & Understanding Technical Documentation 
    • Reading & Understanding Service/Setup Material & Instructions
    • Implementing Needed Technical Procedures for Products & Services
  • "On-Demand" IT Administrator/CTO Services: 
    • Develop policies and procedures
    • Recommend the use of technology to enhance products and services for a client's internal operations, as well as their customer's experience.

Jon Pienkowski
Pacific Northwest Computers
360.624.7379