If you have been using Docker for a while, you probably know the satisfaction of getting a container up and running. However, simply getting a service to work is only half the battle. The default settings for Docker are designed for usability and compatibility, not necessarily for maximum security. To
It was time to tackle the less glamorous, but arguably most critical part of the home data center project - backups! To handle this, I set up a dedicated Proxmox Backup Server (PBS). While Proxmox VE has built-in backup capabilities, running a dedicated backup server provides features like deduplication (space
While Proxmox offers lightweight LXC containers, I decided to use Virtual Machines (VMs). VMs provide better security and a richer feature set through full kernel-level isolation. Of course the operating system was going to be Linux based. You want a distribution that is: * Stable * Stay's up to date
Most systems are configured for performance, leaving plenty of room for power-saving tweaks without much impact on workloads. With UK energy prices being what they are, I'm always looking for ways to make my setup more efficient. Enabling CPU C-States This was one of the most significant changes
After acquiring four HP EliteDesk 800 G3 PCs from eBay, the first phase of my home data center project was getting them from bare metal to a fully functioning, clustered platform. Each server came with: * Intel Core i5-7500 CPU * 8GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM (up to 64GB) * 256GB SSD All four cost
I'm planning to build a mini self-hosted data center. In my house. Yes, you read that correctly. Not just a fancy computer tucked under the stairs, but a proper (ish) setup with servers and networking gear.