Ghost in the Rack

Topic

DNS

A collection of 5 issues

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...

Learning DNS the Hard Way: When My Pi-hole Stopped Working (and My Internet Broke)

Join me on a troubleshooting journey through the depths of DNS when my beloved Pi-hole unexpectedly went dark, taking my internet with it. It was a frustrating, yet incredibly educational, experience that solidified my understanding of how crucial DNS really is in a homelab setup.

Learning DNS the Hard Way: When My Pi-hole Went Silent

My homelab thrives on Pi-hole, until one day, the internet vanished. This is the story of how a simple network hiccup turned into a deep dive into the world of DNS, teaching me invaluable lessons about networking fundamentals and the critical role of Pi-hole.

Learning DNS The Hard Way: When My Pi-hole Took an Unannounced Vacation

My homelab journey hit a snag when my trusty Pi-hole mysteriously stopped filtering ads and resolving domains. What started as a simple troubleshooting session turned into a deep dive into the world of DNS, revealing just how crucial every link in the chain truly is. Join me as I recount my strug...

Bye-Bye Port Numbers! My Journey to a Proper Reverse Proxy in the Homelab

Tired of remembering a gazillion port numbers for all my homelab services? Join me as I share my personal journey of finally setting up a robust reverse proxy, transforming my messy IP:PORT access into clean, memorable subdomains. It's a game-changer!