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.

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.

Building a Personal Ad-Blocking Server in the Cloud!

A personal blog post on the motivation and journey behind building a private, ad-blocking DNS server on AWS. Learn why I tackled this project and how it led to a faster, cleaner internet.

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.

My First Cloud Ad-Blocker - A Look Back at AdGuard Home on Linode

A look back at my first cloud ad-blocking project. This post reflects on setting up AdGuard Home on Linode—a perfect starting point for anyone new to self-hosting and network privacy.

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.

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