Projects

Collection of deployments and experiments
homelab-series-part-5-cloudflare-tunnel-security
A diagram of a Zero Trust architecture, showing how a Cloudflare Tunnel securely connects a homelab server to the public internet via Cloudflare's network.

Part 5: Securing a Homelab with Cloudflare Tunnels and Zero Trust

Learn how to build a secure, globally-accessible homelab using a Cloudflare Tunnel. This guide covers implementing a Zero Trust security model to protect your services and eliminate the need for open router ports.

Homelab CloudComputing Cloud Linux Cloudflare Zero Trust Tunnels Nginx Proxy Manager SSL HTTPS Security Docker Self-Hosting Domain
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homelab-series-part-4-automation-and-alerting
An architectural diagram of a homelab automation loop. An icon for 'HOMELAB' points to 'BACKUPS,' which points to 'UPDATES,' which points to 'ALERTS,' which points back to 'HOMELAB.' In the center, Google Drive and Discord icons show their integration in the process.

Part 4: Automating a Homelab with Backups, Updates, and Alerts

A step-by-step guide to making your homelab self-maintaining. Learn to automate backups to Google Drive with rclone, manage container updates with Watchtower, and send proactive alerts to Discord using Prometheus and Alertmanager.

Homelab Automation DevOps Backups rclone Cron Linux Google Drive Watchtower Prometheus Alertmanager Discord Docker Self-Hosting Opensource
Oct 2025 view_project ->
homelab-series-part-3-high-availability-dns
An architectural diagram of a secure DNS service, represented by a green shield. The service utilizes upstream DNS providers like Cloudflare, Google, and Quad9, is hosted on Oracle Cloud servers, and provides a secure connection to the internet.

Part 3: A High-Availability DNS Network with AdGuard Home

Learn to build a high-availability, ad-blocking DNS network with AdGuard Home. This step-by-step guide covers deploying on a homelab server, a free Oracle Cloud VM, and using Docker macvlan for ultimate redundancy.

Homelab AdGuard Home DNS DoH DoT High Availability Oracle Cloud CloudComputing Cloud OCI Linux Docker Macvlan DDNS FreeDNS No-IP Port Forwarding DNSSEC Self-Hosting Opensource
Oct 2025 view_project ->
homelab-series-part-2-monitoring-and-management
A futuristic data dashboard with multiple glowing panels showing server health statistics, a real-time world network map, and performance graphs, representing a monitoring stack built with Grafana and Prometheus.

Part 2: Homelab Management & Monitoring

Elevate your homelab with a professional management and monitoring stack. This guide details how to deploy Nginx Proxy Manager, Prometheus, Grafana, and a Homer dashboard using Docker.

Homelab Docker Nginx Proxy Manager Reverse Proxy Linux Grafana Prometheus Monitoring Homer Self-Hosting Opensource
Sep 2025 view_project ->
homelab-series-part-1-debian-docker-foundation
An old laptop being used as a homelab server, sitting on a desk with its screen displaying a command-line interface. It is connected to a network switch, with a glowing data network graphic in the background.

Part 1: Reviving an Old Laptop with Debian & Docker

Kickstart your homelab by turning an old laptop into a secure server. This guide details the process of installing Debian, performing initial hardening, and setting up Docker and Docker Compose for a solid foundation.

Homelab Debian Docker Docker Compose Self-Hosting Linux Server Firewall UFW SSH Opensource
Sep 2025 view_project ->
adguard-updated
A security shield with the AWS logo at the center, visually blocking unwanted internet traffic like ads (shopping cart icon) and trackers (browser window icon). This represents a cloud-based ad-blocking DNS filter.

How I Built My Own Ad-Blocking DNS Server in the Cloud (Updated AWS Edition!)

Enjoy a faster, ad-free internet everywhere. This 2025 guide details how to build a free, private DNS server with AdGuard Home on an AWS EC2 instance, complete with SSL encryption and automated renewal.

AdGuard Home Self-Hosting Homelab CloudComputing Cloud Linux AWS EC2 Firewall Elastic IP LetsEncrypt Certbot Debian No-IP SSL TLS Cron DNS DoH DoT DNSSEC Opensource DoH DoT
Aug 2025 view_project ->
adguard-home-on-cloud
A conceptual image showing a glowing cloud icon containing a security shield, projecting protection over a laptop and tablet on a desk. This visual represents a private, cloud-based DNS filter like AdGuard Home securing personal devices.

Running Private Adguard Server on Cloud (Linode)

Get universal ad-blocking on all your devices. This guide shows you how to easily set up a private AdGuard Home DNS server on a Linode cloud instance for enhanced security and privacy on the go.

AdGuard Home CloudComputing Cloud Linux Linode DNS Self-Hosting DoH DoT DNSSEC Opensource
Feb 2025 view_project ->
running-deepseek-r1-on-docker-container-on-ubuntu
A stylized illustration of a container ship, representing Docker, carrying cargo of servers. The ship is integrated into a larger technical diagram, symbolizing a containerized application and its ecosystem.

Dive into AI Fun: Running DeepSeek-R1 on a Docker Container on Ubuntu

Dive into local AI! This guide shows you how to easily run the powerful DeepSeek-R1 model on Ubuntu using Ollama and Docker, complete with all the necessary commands for setup and execution.

Docker Ubuntu AI Linux Opensource Deepseek-r1 Self-Hosting Homelab
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