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This documentation is a Work In Progress. Incomplete or broken pages are to be expected.

Welcome to my Homelab Documentation!

Introduction

Welcome to the documentation page for my homelab! This is a space where I share my experiences, learnings, and projects related to my personal infrastructure setup. I treat my dedicated home datacenter as a production environment, applying engineering rigor and curiosity to understand how complex systems work. It serves as a platform for experimentation, learning new technologies, and mastering the world of Platform Engineering and DevOps.

Purpose

The primary purpose of my homelab is to create a hands-on environment where I can implement high-standard solutions and automation strategies. By having multiple servers and a Kubernetes (k3s) cluster, I can replicate complex production environments to test and validate modern tooling.

Key focuses of my infrastructure include: * Strict GitOps Workflows: I utilize FluxCD to implement GitOps workflows and rollback strategies, treating my infrastructure code with the same discipline as application code. * Reliability and Automation: I focus on building reliable systems through automation, ensuring that I can implement robust solutions efficiently. * Data Sovereignty: My homelab allows me to gradually reduce my reliance on cloud services for data storage and sharing, ensuring control over my own data security.

Motivation

The journey of building my homelab began with the need for secure data storage and sharing. Initially, I started with a Synology NAS to meet these requirements and explore the available applications. As my needs expanded, I ventured into building a server using consumer hardware, which introduced me to the world of Linux. The discovery of Proxmox and virtualization servers sparked my interest in running Linux-based virtual machines (VMs) to facilitate testing, quick deployments, and system recovery.

Benefits and Personal Growth

My homelab has brought several benefits to both my personal and professional life.

Personally, it has allowed me to work more efficiently and securely. Hosting services such as Jellyfin and Navidrome has streamlined my entertainment experience by centralizing movies, series, and music in one place. This independence from mainstream platforms like Netflix and Spotify ensures that I have access to content I enjoy without worrying about subscriptions or platform limitations.

Professionally, my homelab has been instrumental in expanding my knowledge and skills. It allows me to stay on the cutting edge of platform engineering. The experience gained from architecting and maintaining this environment—specifically in Kubernetes, GitOps, and Observability—has allowed me to master modern tooling and automation strategies, enabling me to adapt quickly to specific requirements in the field.

Next Steps

Now that you have an overview of my homelab, feel free to explore the documentation pages dedicated to each component, services, and applications.