homelab
Homelab serie -- The hardware
For as long as I can remember, I've had a homelab. Honestly, it’s been so many years now that I can hardly recall exactly when or how it all began
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NAS
DIY NAS 2025 (homelab) 2/2
When configuring my NAS system, I selected TrueNas Scale instead of Unraid due to specific considerations related to my primary workloads: virtual machines managed with Proxmox and Docker Swarm. Here are the key reasons for my choice
homelab
DIY NAS 2025 (homelab) 1/2
Synology NAS devices are renowned for their versatility, offering everything from file sharing and virtualization support to advanced backup solutions. However, after years of using my Synology DS3617xs...
citrix
Deploy Citrix Netscaler Console (ADM) on Proxmox
Citrix Netscaler Console (ex ADM) is a centralized management solution provided by Citrix that enables administrators to manage, monitor, and automate tasks across a different Citrix products
proxmox
Configuring LACP in Proxmox
In today's virtualized environments / homelabs, maximizing network performance is crucial for ensuring smooth operation of hypervisors like Proxmox.
portainer
Deploying Portainer and Agent in Docker Swarm Using a Compose File
In this post, we’ll walk through a Docker Compose file that deploys both the Portainer Server (Enterprise Edition) and the Portainer Agent on a Docker Swarm cluster
Nightscout
How I Combined Nightscout and Ollama to Monitor My Son’s Glycemia with AI
As a parent of a child with diabetes, managing glycemia levels can feel like a full-time job...
Ollama
Setting Up Ollama with Open-WebUI: A Docker Compose Guide
In this blog post, we'll dive into setting up a powerful AI development environment using Docker Compose. The setup includes running the Ollama language model server and its corresponding web interface, Open-WebUI, both containerized for ease of use.
hoarder
Deploying Hoarder on Docker Swarm
Deploying a modern, multi-container application in a Docker Swarm environment can be both exciting and challenging. In this post, we'll walk through a sample Docker Compose file that deploys the Hoarder application along with its necessary dependencies
uptime
Deploying Uptime Kuma on Docker Swarm
Uptime Kuma is a self-hosted monitoring tool that allows you to keep track of your websites, services, or APIs with ease. In this guide, we'll go through the process of deploying Uptime Kuma on a Docker Swarm cluster using a highly available configuration.
proxmox
Monitoring a Proxmox Cluster with Grafana and InfluxDB Using the Metric Server Menu
Proxmox is a robust and scalable virtualization platform, and monitoring its performance is crucial for maintaining optimal operations. Integrating Grafana and InfluxDB provides an intuitive way to visualize and analyze your Proxmox cluster's metrics.
freqtrade
Installing and Running Freqtrade on Docker Swarm
Installing and managing Freqtrade, a cryptocurrency trading bot, on a Docker Swarm infrastructure might seem challenging at first. However, with the right configuration and a few tips, you can deploy a robust, scalable solution.