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Interface Module
How do we interface our services to the web using https all over one port 443 - Nginx Proxy Manager. How do we secure our server - Authelia and 2FA. This is the Interface Module.
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Authentication
The need for security starts when we open up ports and host services on our servers. Some people just are evil some are curious, both are a treats. Servers are the prime targets.
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SSH and Security
HowTo Secure the VM from bad guys. Use SSH, HTTPS, Fail2ban, Let's Encrypt, NPM, reverse proxy and Let's Encrypt sertificates.
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The Docker stack - the journey starts
The Docker stack I’ll been creating a set of templates over the past few years. Designed to be easier for you and me to spin up our apps. They are free for sure.
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Naming your machines
You need to choose a naming convention and IP range. You also need to give the machine a password for console use if something goes wrong with the ssh-keys.
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What will our Journey be
The journey of setting up a HomeLab I have been creating a set of templates over the past few years for my HomeLab. Designed to be easier for you and me to spin up your HomeLab. They are free and open source.
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We shall Self-Host
Domain - Reverse Proxy- Security Self-Hosting is fun but remember to be careful out there. Follow these minimum guidelines. DNSSEC, SSH Firewall and other things to set up
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The Building Blocks
The Building Blocks of a running HomeLab. Based on Docker and running VM's and LXC's. Apps, security and databases. Web servers, Reverse Proxy
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What do we need to start
We need something to run VM's or LDC's on. You could start with running VM's on your daily driver with Qemu/KVM or even VirtalBox. Then migrate to a dedicated HomeLab: a old PC, a Raspberry PI, a decommissioned server or DIY something - the choice is yours. Or get some NUC's or Raspberry PI's.
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My journey in the digital jungle
Virtualization is a good friend and your worst enemy ... Applications in the lab are Docker, Docker-Compose and Portainer. On that base anything is possibe.
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The fantastic future of computers
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DNS catastrophe
It's always the DNS - always. Secure your DNS is a vital task and you can't have too many.