Since 1975, a HomeLab enthusiast. In IT 1970 →, 25y for Fortune 500 companies, rest as independent entrepreneur and senior consultant, IT and Management. Happily retired from IT 2011 and totally 2020.
A new, very interesting terminal. It's cross-platform, so it's the same user experience on macOS, Linux Windows 10 and even on FreeBSD. As I spend most of my days on a terminal, I want to optimize and test new ones all the time. I also use Starship.
Install
There is easy ways and there is smart ways. Today we take a look at the smart way. Usage of SSH-keygen and the config-file. Instead of typing: ssh [email protected] -p 12345, just type: ssh newwebsite.
News
The exa-project did hit the end of the road. You should switch to a supported project asap. I found eza and lsd as good candidates, but the choice is, as always, on Linux yours.
Tools
A full set of highly useful tools we need in our daily job (Crypto, Conversion, Web, Images and Video, Development, Networking, Math, Measurements, Text and Data). Fine tools for any developer or basically any person working in IT. Self-host it on your home lab. My favorite app on my cluster.
pro
Linux comes in many forms: linux, linux-harden, linux-lts, linux-zen or the linux-next or linux-mainlaine. What kernel should you use, or build your own? It depends, the choice is yours. You might experience some kernel panics using some of thees kernel. Please see to Troubleshooting Kernel panics
Build
Everyone needs Git Servers. A safe place for your GIT stuff in the home lab.
Tools
Making large, interesting fonts has been a thing for over 30 years with FIGlet. Today we also have a horde of new versions like figurine with its random neon colors.
IaC
How to set up a VPS with Docker, Dockge to run NPM, Authelia and using apps like Ghost to host a homepage for our Home Lab. Later we will discuss Traefik and Authentic.
A fantastic use for a VPS instances is to host web-servers and blogs. As cloud servers are pretty inexpensive these days, it might be time to test them. Ghost is targeting hosted and self-hosted blogs.
Basics
SDN The Software-Defined Network enables the creation of virtual zones and networks (VNets) including a DHCP. This functionality simplifies advanced network configurations for home labbing. The benefits in a more responsive and adaptable network infra. #pve #sdn
Build
In a home lab, you will use a lot of different OSes and a lot of tools to investigate issues. I use iPXE or 'pixie boot' to install them. I use Docker and Dockge to install NeytBootXYZ. You can download assets on demand or store them on your server. I am using Docker and Dockge to install it.
Basics
“Noble Numbat” release date is coming closer. How to update a VM or a system running on real rust? This is my preferred way of doing LTS upgrades.