Ghost in the Rack

Topic

networking

A collection of 28 issues

My Epic Battle with Docker Networking (and How I Finally Won!)

Dive into my personal homelab journey through the confusing world of Docker networking. From port conflicts to containers refusing to talk, I'll share my struggles, 'aha!' moments, and the simple strategies that finally brought peace to my Docker setup.

My Experience with My disaster with ZFS pools: how I lost 2TB and got it back: What I Learned

My experience implementing My disaster with ZFS pools: how I lost 2TB and got it back in my homelab - the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned along the way.

From Wide Open to Locked Down: My Homelab Security Awakening

Ever had that stomach-dropping realization that your beloved homelab, the one you pour hours into, is practically shouting its existence to the entire internet? Yeah, I've been there. This is my personal tale of discovering my homelab's gaping security holes and the journey I took to batten down ...

From Fragging to Virtualizing: My Gaming PC's Epic Transformation into a Homelab Hypervisor

Ever wondered if your trusty gaming rig could do more than just dominate virtual battlefields? I took the plunge and converted my gaming PC into a powerful homelab hypervisor. Join me as I recount the highs, the lows, and the invaluable lessons learned in this ambitious project!

Bye-Bye Port Numbers! My Journey to a Proper Reverse Proxy in the Homelab

Tired of remembering a gazillion port numbers for all my homelab services? Join me as I share my personal journey of finally setting up a robust reverse proxy, transforming my messy IP:PORT access into clean, memorable subdomains. It's a game-changer!

Building a quiet server rack in my bedroom (and why my partner wasn't happy) Adventures: A Personal Technical Story

My experience implementing Building a quiet server rack in my bedroom (and why my partner wasn't happy) in my homelab - the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned along the way.

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!

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!

Goodbye Port Numbers! My Homelab's Reverse Proxy Revelation

Tired of remembering `192.168.1.100:8080`? I was too! Join me on my journey to setting up a reverse proxy and reclaiming my homelab sanity with clean, memorable URLs and SSL for everything.