Ghost in the Rack

Topic

networking

A collection of 28 issues

Escaping Port Number Hell: How a Reverse Proxy Revolutionized My Homelab

Tired of remembering a jungle of IP addresses and port numbers for every service in my homelab, I finally took the plunge into setting up a proper reverse proxy. It transformed my setup from a messy collection of ports to a clean, secure, and easily accessible network. Here's my journey from frus...

Converting My Gaming PC into a Hypervisor: A Homelab Security Odyssey

Join me on my journey transforming a powerful gaming rig into a versatile homelab hypervisor, tackling hardware quirks, network challenges, and unlocking new possibilities for security learning.

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

Join me on a candid journey through my initial, often frustrating, foray into setting up a Kubernetes cluster in my homelab. From battling networking woes to deciphering YAML, I share the painful lessons learned and the eventual triumph of getting it (mostly) working.

How I Finally Got Building a CI/CD pipeline for my homelab scripts and configs Working in My Homelab

My experience implementing Building a CI/CD pipeline for my homelab scripts and configs in my homelab - the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned along the way.

My Journey with Building the perfect backup solution after learning the hard way: A Homelab Story

My experience implementing Building the perfect backup solution after learning the hard way in my homelab - the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned along the way.

Building a Quiet Server Rack in My Bedroom (and Why My Partner Wasn't Happy)

My journey into homelab glory started with a rather loud awakening – literally. Discover how I transformed a noisy server rack in my bedroom into a whisper-quiet setup, and the crucial lesson I learned about partner acceptance.

How I Finally Got My struggle with Docker networking and how I finally got it right Working in My Homelab

My experience implementing My struggle with Docker networking and how I finally got it right in my homelab - the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned along the way.

Setting up How I secured my homelab after realizing everything was wide open: Lessons from the Lab

My experience implementing How I secured my homelab after realizing everything was wide open in my homelab - the challenges, solutions, and lessons 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.