Blog by Alexander Keller

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Welcome to my blog. Opinions expressed are my own.

As an experienced IT guy, I traverse the digital cosmos like a starship captain, boldly exploring new frontiers. But I’m not just a tech enthusiast - I’m also a MacGyver of the virtual realm. No guns here - just a keyboard, duct tape, and a dash of IT magic.

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Importing Servers from ServiceNow into Checkmk with CMDB Syncer

22 March 2025·543 words·3 mins

Learn how to use CMDB Syncer to automate the integration of server data from ServiceNow into Checkmk, ensuring efficient IT asset management and real-time monitoring.

LED Heckleuchte an der Heckklappe am BMW X1 (F48) tauschen

3 March 2025·494 words·3 mins

Anleitung um bei einem BMW X1 F48 die inneren Heckleuchten am Kofferraum zu tauschen.

PDF Scan to Samba network share with Canon MF657CDW

2 February 2025·653 words·4 mins

Howto set up an all-in-one Canon printer to scan documents and safe it as PDF-file to a Samba/CIFS share.

Migration from Wordpress blog to Hugo

14 December 2024·647 words·4 mins

Switching from WordPress to Hugo transformed my blogging experience with its speed, simplicity, and efficiency—perfect for lightweight site management.

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Dell Wyse 5070 - A Thin Client suitable as 24/7 home server

15 November 2024·Updated: 2 March 2025·1957 words·10 mins

Using the Dell 5070 as a Linux 24/7 Mini Server: A Powerful and Compact Solution.

Install NetBird on a QNAP NAS device

11 October 2024·647 words·4 mins

Howto add a QNAP network attached storage to a netbird network using docker

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Switching from Windows to macOS: A Personal Journey

19 September 2024·1128 words·6 mins

Install the VirtualBox Extension on a server without graphical interface