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Practical self-hosting, from my own homelab. Tutorials, homelab rebuilds, and the long road to CKA.
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Start with why, learn the Linux foundations, then run your first services. Kubernetes is an optional next step, not a requirement.
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UGREEN HomeAgent HA100: My NAS, Media Server and Security Camera Setup
I have been running UGREEN's HomeAgent HA100 as a NAS, media hub and security camera setup. Here is what I am actually using it for.
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I thought giving an AI agent access to my servers was a terrible idea. A few months later, it was building Kubernetes clusters in my homelab.
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How Hermes helped migrate my homelab from Docker to Kubernetes using scoped access, local context, and practical automation instead of unlimited permissions.
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Not every homelab needs a 3-node Kubernetes cluster. KubeSolo gives you a single-node way to learn Kubernetes, run real workloads, and bring Docker Compose services across without …
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I tried running an AI agent to see what it could actually do, where it helped, and where the safety concerns started to feel real.
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I rebuilt my homelab network around OPNsense, Pi-hole, WireGuard, Nginx Proxy Manager, Portainer, Docker, and Kubernetes. Here’s what I’m running, why I chose each piece, and how …
certificationThings Kubernetes Forced Me to Learn This Week
I built a kubeadm Kubernetes cluster in my Proxmox homelab and immediately ran into etcd issues. This time, instead of rebuilding, I understood why it was happening. That …
kubernetesQuestion Everything - Road to CKA
Diving into Kubernetes for the CKA made me realise how fast config drift happens when editing live resources. A DaemonSet lab sparked a deeper understanding of why GitOps matters …
certificationThe Road to CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
I’m starting my CKA journey and diving deep into Kubernetes. After years of picking it up and forgetting it, I’m committing to daily learning, rebuilding my homelab, and sharing …
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Self-hosting is all about learning and experimenting, but constantly chasing shiny new tools can disrupt your stable setup. Create a sandbox environment to test new services …