Ghost in the Rack

Topic

personal experience

A collection of 8 issues

From 'Wide Open' to 'Locked Down': My Homelab Security Journey

Ever built something awesome, only to realize later it's a security nightmare? That was me and my homelab. Join me as I recount the humbling experience of discovering my homelab was wide open and the steps I took to secure it, learning a ton along the way.

From Wide Open to Locked Down: My Homelab Security Journey

Remember that gut-wrenching feeling when you realize your precious homelab, your digital playground, is essentially a billboard for the internet? Yeah, I've been there. Let me tell you about my journey from security naiveté to a much more fortified setup, and the lessons I learned 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!

My Internet Disappeared: The Story of How I Learned to Monitor My Homelab Network

My internet went dark for three agonizing hours, leaving me completely blind. This frustrating experience was the kick I needed to finally set up proper network monitoring in my homelab, and it was a game-changer!

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.

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.

My Homelab's Great Migration: From Windows Server to the Linux Frontier

Join me on a personal journey through the ups and downs of ditching Windows Server for Linux in my homelab. Discover the struggles, the "aha!" moments, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way as I embraced the open-source world.

From Blind Stumbles to Log-Powered Leaps: My Homelab Logging Revelation

Remember those endless hours of `tail -f` and 'why isn't this working?' I certainly do. Learn how I finally embraced proper logging in my homelab and transformed my troubleshooting from a frustrating guessing game into a data-driven process.