Ghost in the Rack

Topic

learning

A collection of 8 issues

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!

Why I Finally Moved My Homelab to Infrastructure as Code (After Manually Configuring Things 100 Times)

My journey from the repetitive pain of manual homelab configuration to the glorious automation of Infrastructure as Code. Learn about the challenges, the 'aha!' moments, and the tools that transformed my tinkering.

My Homelab's Great Migration: From Windows Server to Linux (and Why I'm Not Looking Back)

Join me on a personal journey through the ups and downs of transitioning my homelab from a comfortable Windows Server environment to the wild, wonderful world of Linux. Discover the struggles I faced, the victories I celebrated, and the invaluable lessons I learned along the way.

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

Diving into the world of enterprise networking for my homelab was an eye-opener. From the roar of server fans to the heat they generate, these powerful switches brought challenges, but the learning and capabilities they unlocked were invaluable.

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

Ever wondered about bringing enterprise-grade networking into your homelab? I did, and boy, was it an adventure! From the roar of the fans to the surprising power draw, join me as I share my journey with these powerful, albeit noisy, beasts.

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

Join me on a candid journey through the trials and tribulations of setting up Kubernetes in my homelab for the very first time. From YAML hell to networking nightmares, I share the painful lessons learned and the eventual triumphs that transformed a daunting challenge into a foundational learning...

My Internet Disappeared for 3 Hours: A Homelabber's Journey to Network Monitoring Enlightenment

Ever had your internet vanish without a trace? I did, and it sparked a mission to finally set up proper network monitoring in my homelab. Here's how I went from clueless to clued-in, and what I learned along the way.