Ghost in the Rack

Aleksander Johansen

Setting up My experience with different virtualization platforms: what worked and what didn't: Lessons from the Lab

My experience implementing My experience with different virtualization platforms: what worked and what didn't in my homelab - the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned along the way.

Setting up Building the perfect backup solution after learning the hard way: Lessons from the Lab

My experience implementing Building the perfect backup solution after learning the hard way in my homelab - the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned along the way.

Learning DNS the Hard Way: When My Pi-hole Suddenly Stopped Working

Ever had your trusted homelab setup suddenly go rogue? That's exactly what happened when my Pi-hole, my faithful ad-blocker and network protector, decided to take an unexpected vacation. Join me on a journey through troubleshooting panic, a deep dive into DNS fundamentals, and the eventual triump...

The Day My Smart Home Went Rogue: How VLANs Rescued My Network (and My Sanity)

Remember that chaotic time when your smart devices decided to wage war on your network? I do. Here's my journey from frustrating outages to network nirvana, all thanks to the magic of VLANs.

My first attempt at running Kubernetes at home: spoiler alert, it was painful

Join me on a candid journey through my initial, often frustrating, experience setting up Kubernetes in my homelab. From networking nightmares to storage struggles, I share the raw challenges, crucial lessons learned, and why persistence (and a lot of coffee) ultimately paid off.

My Internet Disappeared for 3 Hours: How I Built a Homelab Monitoring Safety Net

Ever had your internet vanish into thin air, leaving you helpless and frustrated? That was me, three hours of digital darkness later. This experience was the kick I needed to finally set up proper network monitoring in my homelab, and it's been a game-changer ever since. Come along as I share my ...

From Gaming Rig to Homelab Powerhouse: My Hypervisor Conversion Saga

Ever wondered if your trusty gaming PC could do more than just fragging virtual enemies? I did! Join me on my journey of converting my high-octane gaming machine into a powerful Proxmox hypervisor, tackling driver demons, network woes, and learning a ton along the way.

My Adventure with Enterprise Switches: Loud, Hot, But Oh So Worth It!

Ever wondered about bringing enterprise-grade networking into your homelab? I took the plunge, and let me tell you, it was a journey of earplugs, temperature monitoring, and a whole lot of learning. But the power and flexibility? Absolutely worth every decibel and degree.

My Journey with Why I ditched Plex for Jellyfin and never looked back: A Homelab Story

My experience implementing Why I ditched Plex for Jellyfin and never looked back in my homelab - the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned along the way.

Setting up a proper reverse proxy after getting tired of remembering port numbers Adventures: A Personal Technical Story

My experience implementing Setting up a proper reverse proxy after getting tired of remembering port numbers in my homelab - the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned along the way.