Setting Up OpenClaw with Docker in a VM
A complete guide to setting up your own self-hosted AI assistant with OpenClaw, Docker, Tailscale, and Telegram on an Ubuntu VM.
Docker Security: 10 Hardening Steps Most Homelabbers Skip
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
Proxmox Backup Server: Automated VM Backups That Work
It was time to tackle the less glamorous, but arguably most critical part of the home data center project - backups! 📚Home Data Center Series • Overview • Part 1: Cluster Setup • Part 2: Power Optimisation • Part 3: Virtual Machines ▶️ Part 4: Backup Server (you are here) To handle this, I set
Setting Up Ubuntu Server VMs on Proxmox
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. 📚Home Data Center Series • Overview • Part 1: Cluster Setup • Part 2: Power Optimisation ▶️ Part 3: Virtual Machines (you are here) • Part 4: Backup Server
How I Cut My Proxmox Server Power by 60%
Most systems are configured for performance, leaving plenty of room for power-saving tweaks without much impact on workloads. 📚Home Data Center Series • Overview • Part 1: Cluster Setup ▶️ Part 2: Power Optimisation (you are here) • Part 3: Virtual Machines • Part 4: Backup Server With UK energy prices being what they are,
Proxmox Cluster Setup: 4 Nodes for £84
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. 📚Home Data Center Series • Overview ▶️ Part 1: Cluster Setup (you are here) • Part 2: Power Optimisation • Part 3: Virtual
I Built a Home Data Center for Under £200
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.