Ghost in the Rack

Topic

lessons learned

A collection of 4 issues

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 $500 Homelab Adventure: When Enterprise Gear Just Doesn't Fit

Ever been tempted by a 'deal' on enterprise hardware for your homelab? I sure have! Join me as I recount the tale of spending $500 on server gear that, while powerful, simply wasn't right for my home environment. Learn from my mistakes about noise, power, and defining your true needs before you buy!

My $500 Homelab Misadventure: When Enterprise Gear Just Doesn't Fit

Ever been lured by the siren song of cheap enterprise hardware? I certainly have! Join me as I recount my personal tale of spending $500 on a beast of a server that taught me some expensive lessons about homelab suitability, noise, and power bills.

My $500 Homelab Mistake: When Enterprise Gear Just Doesn't Fit (for Monitoring!)

I dove headfirst into the world of cheap enterprise server gear for my homelab monitoring setup, thinking I'd found a steal. What I actually found was a noisy, power-hungry behemoth that taught me a valuable lesson about matching hardware to your real needs.