Setting up Ghost CMS on a VPS
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.
Nalle
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.
Basics
Setup SDN in Proxmox – 2
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
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NetBootXYZ using Docker
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
Ubuntu LTS “Noble Numbat”
“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.
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Make your own Blog with Ghost
Do you need a self-hosted blog or home page? Off course – we all need them, and a lot of them. Ghost 6 is my favorite, both as hosted and self-hosted. I prefer to run it in Docker or Docker Swarm for HA.
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Proxmox No Subscription Nag
Who hates the Proxmox nagging screen? We all do. Working on corporate systems you do not see it, but at home it's there every time you need to log in to the GUI. This is how you get rid of the Proxmox No Subscription Notice screen. How to use SSH keys. Tested and works on Proxmox PVE 9 and PBS 4.
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Docker Desktop and Pop-OS
Installing Docker-Desktop on PopOS. As it isn't in the Pop!-Shop we need to add the repo and some other packages. The actual installation of Docker-Desktop is the recommended way for any Ubuntu installation.
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Running Samba from Docker
Another ultralight NAS installation. Samba is the SMB server on Linux, introduced in 1992. Everyone needs storage, and samba is what we use for Windows storage. This one uses a small VM with Docker .
Backup
Time Machine for MacBook's
Apple MacBook backups to a Docker based VM, `timemachine`. Adding the Samba share and then add the storage to your Time Machine as usual.
Basics
How to sync files on all devises
Do you require a certain set of files with you, regardless of the device you're using, be it a different PC or even your mobile device? You don't have to fumble with USB sticks or cloud storage or NextCloud. File/directory synchronization is done automatically by Syncthing including version control.
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XCP New Generation
Your choice between Proxmox and XCP-ng will depend on your specifics and priorities, including performance, user-friendliness, and your infrastructure. Both offer a wide range of similar features. Xen Orchestra in a Proxmox VM with QGA and HTTPS or in Docker. Moving from VMware to XCP to Proxmox.
Ansible
Ansible Intro
How to run a basic Ansible Setup from your Desktop or Laptop.