Environment setup
Notes taken during the setup of the system
Blog¶
In this section you will find articles write mainly during research sessions.
Hardware overview
This article explores the hardware of a scalable hosting service that use Docker Swarm for efficient container orchestration and a lot of storage for centralized data management. It evaluates various hardware options, including servers, networking equipment, and storage solutions.
Monitoring
Setting up a monitoring stack for a homelab is critical to ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security. It allows you to track resource usage, perform health checks, and troubleshoot problems issues, minimizing downtime. Overall, a robust monitoring setup is essential for maintaining a well-functioning and efficient homelab.
Software need definition
What is the purpose of a beautiful rack full of hardware without any software to run or service to host ?
Container orchestration
In a homelab environment, selecting the most suitable container orchestration tool is crucial for optimizing experimentation and management.
This article compares Docker Compose, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes light distribution (like K0S and Minikube), and Kubernetes to identify the best fit for my use case. Docker Compose simplifies multi-container setups while Docker Swarm provides straightforward clustering and scaling, and K0S and Minikube offer lightweight Kubernetes experiences for testing and learning.