Ghost in the Rack

Topic

failure analysis

A collection of 3 issues

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.

My $500 Enterprise Homelab Blunder: When 'Bargain' Gear Doesn't Quite Fit

Ever been tempted by dirt-cheap enterprise gear for your homelab? I sure was! Here's my story of spending $500 on a server that was a beast on paper but a nightmare in my home, and the valuable lessons I learned about noise, power, and practical use cases.

My Quest for a Silent Bedroom Server Rack (and Why My Partner Still Wasn't Happy)

Join me on a personal journey to build the ultimate quiet server rack in my bedroom. I tackled fan noise, vibrations, and heat, learning a ton about acoustics and thermal management. But even with a 'silent' server, some challenges are less about decibels and more about domestic harmony!