Ghost in the Rack

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learning

A collection of 16 issues

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

Ever dreamed of running Kubernetes on your homelab? I did! Join me as I recount my initial, utterly painful, yet incredibly rewarding journey into the world of K8s, sharing the bumps, bruises, and 'aha!' moments along the way. It was a steep learning curve, but oh so worth it!

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 ...

My Journey from Windows Server to Linux: The Struggles and Triumphs of a Homelabber

Ever felt stuck in a familiar tech comfort zone? I certainly did with Windows Server. Join me as I recount my personal odyssey from the click-and-point world to the powerful command line of Linux, sharing the hurdles I faced and the incredible victories I celebrated in my homelab.

My Homelab Odyssey: From Windows Server to Linux – The Struggles and Sweet Victories

Join me on a personal journey through the ups and downs of migrating my homelab from the familiar comfort of Windows Server to the lean, powerful world of Linux. Discover the challenges I faced, the invaluable lessons I learned, and why I wouldn't go back.

From Wide Open to Locked Down: My Homelab Security Awakening

Ever had that stomach-dropping moment realizing your personal server paradise was actually an open invitation? Join me as I recount my journey from a completely insecure homelab to a much safer, more robust setup, sharing all the lessons learned along the way.

My adventure with enterprise switches: loud, hot, but worth it

Ever wondered if enterprise networking gear has a place in a homelab? Join me on my journey through the noisy, hot, but incredibly rewarding world of used enterprise switches, and discover the powerful features and deep learning experience they offer.

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...

The Great Conversion: Turning My Gaming PC into a Homelab Hypervisor (and What I Learned)

Ever wondered if your old gaming PC could be more than just a dust collector? Join me as I recount my adventure transforming my powerful but underutilized gaming rig into a versatile homelab hypervisor, complete with all the technical bumps and triumphs along the way!