Here you find information about what type of VM/Containers that i am running in my homelab environment.
This list was last updated 4/4-2024.
Server 1 – Windows 10
Don`t use this server for allot of things at the moment as it is kind of old and running Windows 10 at the moment. Don`t know what i am going to be end up doing whit it yet more then maybe reinstall it whit Linux and use it as a file server. As it don`t have that good of a CPU to do anything heavy and demanding.
Server 2 – Proxmox
- VM 1 – Normal Windows 11 installation.
- VM 2 – MariaDB – https://mariadb.org/
- VM 3 – Web server – Like the name suggesting is where i host my website whit help of Virtualmin and Webmin. It make it easy to manage my different website and to keep my server update whit help of this GUI.
- WM 4 – This is my Docker VM where i run docker containers. You can learn more blow about what type of containers that i use in my Homelab. Together whit links to the containers if you want to run it your self or learn more about it.
- VM 5 – Is my Redis machine. https://redis.io/
- VM 6 – Is my InfluxDB machine. https://www.influxdata.com/
- VM 7 – This is my Plex Media Server machine. https://www.plex.tv/
- VM 8 – My Monitoring machine that run`s Prometheus – https://prometheus.io/ – Redis Exporter – https://github.com/oliver006/redis_exporter and Grafan – https://grafana.com/
Docker 1
- NPMplus – This is the fork from Nginx-Proxy-Manager whit some extra features. You can learn more about it here.
- Diun – Gives you a alert when a new image have been release of the docker container`s that you use. You can learn more about it here.
- Fail2ban – Help to secures so you don`t waste resources on people that is up to no good. You can find more information here.
- netboot.xyz enables you to PXE boot many Operating System installers and utilities from a simple to use menu powered by the iPXE project. You can find more information here.
- Pihole – Exporter – Export information from my Pihole setup. You can find more information here.
- Plex – Exporter – Export Plex information so Prometheus can collect it. You find more information here.
- Twitch Channel Point Miner – Help you collect channel point on Twitch channel`s you follow. You can find more information here.
- Uptime-Kuma – Gives you alert`s if anything is down. You can find more information here.
- Dockge – A fancy, easy-to-use and reactive self-hosted docker compose.yaml stack-oriented manager. You can find more information here.
If you want to know more hardware related information then i you are able to find the information here.
What is a Homelab?
A homelab is a dedicated space within a person’s home that is used for experimenting, learning, and testing various technologies and systems. It is essentially a mini data center that is set up and managed by an individual or a small group of individuals. Homelabs have become increasingly popular in recent years as technology has become more accessible and affordable. They provide a hands-on learning experience for individuals who are interested in IT, networking, and other tech-related fields. Homelabs can range from a simple setup with a few computers and servers to a more complex setup with multiple racks, switches, and storage devices.
One of the main reasons people create homelabs is to gain practical experience and knowledge. In a homelab, individuals can experiment with different operating systems, virtualization software, and networking configurations without the fear of causing any damage to a company’s infrastructure. This hands-on approach allows for a deeper understanding of how different technologies work and how they can be integrated to create a functional system.
Homelabs also provide a space for individuals to test out new technologies and stay up-to-date with the latest trends. With the rapid pace of technological advancements, it can be challenging to keep up with all the new developments. However, with a homelab, individuals can stay ahead of the curve by testing out new software, hardware, and configurations. This not only keeps their skills sharp but also allows them to provide valuable insights and recommendations to their employers or clients.
If you are looking for interesting service or maybe hardware to use in your Homelab environment? Then i suggest you to checkout this Homelab tag for some inspiration.