Ghost in the Rack

Topic

networking

A collection of 52 issues

My 'Oh Crap' Moment: How I Finally Secured My Homelab

Join me on a journey through my personal homelab security awakening! I share the humbling experience of realizing my beloved lab was wide open to the internet, and the steps I took to lock it down, from VLANs to VPNs, and everything I learned along the way.

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!

Setting up a proper reverse proxy after getting tired of remembering port numbers Adventures: A Personal Technical Story

My experience implementing Setting up a proper reverse proxy after getting tired of remembering port numbers in my homelab - the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned along the way.

How I Finally Got My adventure with enterprise switches: loud, hot, but worth it Working in My Homelab

My experience implementing My adventure with enterprise switches: loud, hot, but worth it in my homelab - the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned along the way.

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...

The Day My Smart Home Went Rogue: How VLANs Rescued My Network (and My Sanity)

Remember that chaotic time when your smart devices decided to wage war on your network? I do. Here's my journey from frustrating outages to network nirvana, all thanks to the magic of VLANs.

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.

From Gaming Rig to Homelab Powerhouse: My Hypervisor Conversion Saga

Ever wondered if your trusty gaming PC could do more than just fragging virtual enemies? I did! Join me on my journey of converting my high-octane gaming machine into a powerful Proxmox hypervisor, tackling driver demons, network woes, and learning a ton along the way.

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

Ever wondered about bringing enterprise-grade networking into your homelab? I took the plunge, and let me tell you, it was a journey of earplugs, temperature monitoring, and a whole lot of learning. But the power and flexibility? Absolutely worth every decibel and degree.

My Journey from a Single Raspberry Pi to a Full Homelab Setup

Join me as I recount my personal adventure in building a homelab, starting from a humble Raspberry Pi and evolving into a powerful, multi-server environment. Discover the challenges I faced, the technologies I embraced, and the invaluable lessons I learned along the way.