Systems Administration

Home Lab Setup

Self-hosted home lab running Linux servers, Docker containers, and automated backups. Built for reliability and learning.

Linux Docker Bash
June 2024
Home Lab Setup

Overview

A self-hosted home lab environment for running personal services, experimenting with infrastructure, and keeping skills sharp outside of work.

What I built

Multiple Linux VMs managed with scripts, containerized services via Docker Compose, and automated backup routines running on cron.

Lessons learned

Automation is worth the upfront investment. A good backup strategy is the most important thing you can build.