How I Finally Got Setting up a proper reverse proxy after getting tired of remembering port numbers Working in My Homelab
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.
The Journey Begins
Like many homelab enthusiasts, I eventually reached the point where I needed to implement Setting up a proper reverse proxy after getting tired of remembering port numbers. The journey was more complex than anticipated, but incredibly rewarding.
The Challenges
The initial setup seemed straightforward from the documentation, but reality had other plans. I encountered compatibility issues, configuration conflicts, and more than one complete do-over.
Finding the Right Approach
The breakthrough came when I stopped trying to implement everything at once. I focused on understanding the core concepts first, then built up from there.
Current Status and Takeaways
It's been stable for several weeks, and I'm really happy with how it turned out. The key was taking time to understand the underlying technology. Some key insights from this project:
• Reading documentation thoroughly saves time in the long run
• Start simple and add complexity gradually
• Document your configuration for future reference
• Test changes in isolation before deploying to production
What's Next
I'm planning to expand this setup and integrate it better with my monitoring stack. I'll share more updates as the project evolves.
This is part of my ongoing homelab adventures. Feel free to reach out if you have questions or are working on similar projects!