Basic stuff and where to start Building.
Install
An SSL certificate displays important information for verifying the owner of a website and encrypting web traffic with SSL/TLS, including the public key, the issuer of the certificate, and the associated subdomains. HTTPS relies on certs.
Install
It's common practice to harden any server beyond the typical 60-70% state they are at end of installation. Fail2ban is one of the tools. As all a home lab is a prime target, we need to take extra steps to secure the servers we have, exposed and not exposed ones alike.
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.
Build
Everyone needs Git Servers. A safe place for your GIT stuff in the home lab.
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.
Build
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.
Build
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 .
Basics
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.
Basics
I use PASS multiple times a day and it never fails me. If you're looking for a secure offline password manager, look no further. Add a GIT repository and it's fantastic. Add a GUI, QtPass. Also, OTP TOTP and 2FA are possible directly in the command line.
Docker
The workhorse on any lab is Docker. With Dockge the stacks are easy to deploy and manage. I run this as a script when I need a Docker VM.