self-hosted
Monitoring Your Homelab with Grafana and Prometheus
Stop guessing what is happening inside your servers. This guide sets up Grafana and Prometheus to monitor your Proxmox nodes and Docker containers in real time.
self-hosted
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
Docker Security: 10 Hardening Steps Most Homelabbers Skip
Docker’s default settings prioritise convenience over security, leaving your services surprisingly vulnerable. Discover the 10 essential tweaks you need to lock down your containers before exposing them to the web.
Proxmox Backup Server
Proxmox Backup Server: Automated VM Backups That Work
Built-in Proxmox backups are fine, but a dedicated Proxmox Backup Server unlocks massive space savings through deduplication. See exactly how I deployed mine to bulletproof my homelab data.
Proxmox
Setting Up Ubuntu Server VMs on Proxmox
LXC containers are lightweight, but true kernel-level isolation and security require full Virtual Machines. Find out why I chose this route and which Linux distribution serves as the rock-solid foundation for my setup.
data center
How I Cut My Proxmox Server Power by 60%
Skyrocketing energy prices can make running a 24/7 homelab expensive, but default performance settings waste a massive amount of power. Learn the crucial CPU tweaks I used to drastically cut my cluster's electricity draw without killing performance.
self-hosted
Proxmox Cluster Setup: 4 Nodes for £84
Turning a stack of cheap eBay mini PCs into a fully functional data centre starts with the right base layer. Here is exactly how I clustered four HP EliteDesks into a robust, unified Proxmox environment.
self-hosted
I Built a Home Data Center for Under £200
Building a real mini data centre at home requires more than just shoving an old PC under the stairs. Follow my journey as I design, buy, and build a proper self-hosted infrastructure from scratch.
Notes By Me
Build a powerful, energy-efficient homelab with step-by-step tutorials, guides, and self-hosted infrastructure tips.