To build a home lab on Linux with Docker and Dockge/Portainer. Self hosting servers, services, websites and more. Using Ubuntu and Proxmox. Backed by TrueNAS.
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.
pro
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.
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.
Remote Access
Configure SSH Tunnel (Port Forwarding) on macOS, Linux and Windows using OpenSSH. In this example, I will show how to tunnel an RDP connection traffic over OpenSSH.
Build
Sometimes it's nice to play with a filbrowser on a NAS. One nice small project is - filbrowser. I have a post about using it with docker, but this is how to set filebrowser up on Alpine/Ubuntu/Debian VM/CT
Build
Running a NAS in a Proxmox VM might need a web based File Browser. The filebrowser is the easiest and smallest to use. The filebrowser run on docker. Linux, macOS, and Windows are also supported. #filebrowser #docker #proxmox
Build
How to add a Web Server to a regular Linux virtual machine. A minimal Alpine VM is a good base for services like Nginx as a web server. Alpine ensures minimal VM overhead.
Build
Managing dot files is a task that needs some automation and version control. Using Stow makes some things better than just running a bare git repository.
Build
Nagios is one of the big names in monitoring tools. It monitors and alerts your servers, systems, networks and other infrastructure in general.
Build
Most of my work is performed in a terminal window or a TUI, except for rare instances where I utilize a GUI. That is precisely the reason why I strive to acquire the finest tools available, analogous to a carpenter who seeks the finest chisels available. Boost your productivity. #neowim #lazyvim
Basics
Proxmox monitoring using #influxdb and #grafana running in a LXC container. Monitoring is a key part of the security and hardening process.