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- Deploying a CI/CD Pipeline in a Home Lab: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
- Proxmox Cluster Setup for Multiple Home Servers: A Complete Guide
- Home Lab Security: Firewalls, VLANs, and Segmentation
- Optimizing Storage I/O on Home NAS Devices: Complete Guide for Maximum Performance
- Setting Up VPN for Home Lab Remote Access: A Complete Guide
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Overclocking RAM: Performance Boosts and Risks
Overclocking RAM: Performance Boosts and Risks Overclocking RAM: Performance Boosts and Risks Introduction Overclocking RAM has become a popular way for PC enthusiasts, gamers, and hardware tweakers to squeeze additional performance out of their systems. As modern workloads become increasingly demanding, users seek ways to enhance system responsiveness, improve frame rates, and unlock hidden potential
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Optimizing Kubernetes for Edge AI Workloads in Home Environments
Optimizing Kubernetes for Edge AI Workloads in Home Environments Optimizing Kubernetes for Edge AI Workloads in Home Environments Running Kubernetes for edge AI workloads at home is becoming increasingly popular among developers, hobbyists, and AI practitioners who want to prototype, test, or deploy intelligent applications locally. From smart cameras and home automation systems to advanced
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Home Lab API Gateway Setup for Managing Local Microservices
Home Lab API Gateway Setup for Managing Local Microservices Home Lab API Gateway Setup for Managing Local Microservices Building a home lab with multiple self‑hosted services is easier than ever thanks to containerization, lightweight orchestrators, and powerful API gateway tools. But as your infrastructure grows, so does the challenge of managing access, routing, and security
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Implementing Failover for Plex and Docker Containers with Keepalived
Implementing Failover for Plex and Docker Containers with Keepalived Implementing Failover for Plex and Docker Containers with Keepalived Introduction Ensuring the uninterrupted availability of media services is becoming increasingly important for home labs, small businesses, and enterprise environments alike. Plex, one of the most popular media server platforms, runs exceptionally well inside Docker containers. However,
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Using Grafana and Prometheus for Visual Home Lab Monitoring
Using Grafana and Prometheus for Visual Home Lab Monitoring Introduction Building a reliable and efficient home lab requires robust observability. Whether you are experimenting with servers, containers, network devices, or IoT systems, you need the ability to track performance, identify issues early, and visualize system health in real time. Grafana and Prometheus together form one
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Building a Redundant Storage Array with ZFS Replication
Building a Redundant Storage Array with ZFS Replication Building a Redundant Storage Array with ZFS Replication Introduction Building a redundant storage array is one of the most effective strategies for protecting important data from corruption, system failures, and unexpected downtime. ZFS, originally developed by Sun Microsystems, is one of the most advanced and robust file
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Home Lab VPN Routing: Split Tunneling vs Full Tunnel Explained
Home Lab VPN Routing: Split Tunneling vs Full Tunnel Explained Home Lab VPN Routing: Split Tunneling vs Full Tunnel Explained Designing an efficient and secure home lab frequently involves implementing a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Whether your goal is accessing internal services remotely, connecting multiple networks, or learning enterprise‑grade networking, understanding how VPN routing works
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Configuring Offsite Backups for Your Home NAS Using Cloud Sync
Configuring Offsite Backups for Your Home NAS Using Cloud Sync Introduction Setting up offsite backups for your home NAS is one of the most critical steps in creating a secure, resilient data protection strategy. While local backups protect you from hard drive failures or accidental deletions, they do very little in the event of fire,
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Running a Private Git Server in a Docker Container
Running a Private Git Server in a Docker Container Running a Private Git Server in a Docker Container Running a private Git server provides full control over your code, data privacy, and development workflow. Pairing it with Docker brings portability, easier deployment, and simplified maintenance—allowing you to manage your version-control infrastructure more efficiently. This long‑form
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Deploying a Self-Hosted Password Manager on a Home Server
Deploying a Self-Hosted Password Manager on a Home Server Deploying a Self-Hosted Password Manager on a Home Server Running your own self-hosted password manager on a home server provides unmatched control, privacy, and data sovereignty. Instead of relying on cloud-based storage or third-party providers, self-hosting ensures that your credentials, vaults, and sensitive data never leave