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Virtualization and Containers

Proxmox, Docker, lightweight Kubernetes, dev environments, and reproducible service platforms.

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Docker Stacks

reverse proxy stacks, service update workflows, container health checks

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Raspberry Pi Hosting

Pi container hosts, small appliance services, edge utility nodes

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Virtualization Platforms

Proxmox starter clusters, template strategies, placement rules

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Docker Stacks

Build a Homelab CI Pipeline for Docker Services with Rollback Support

A practical setup for a Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline in your homelab that automatically deploys Docker services from GitHub repositories and includes rollback capabilities.

Raspberry Pi Hosting

Raspberry Pi Home Assistant Utility Node with MQTT and Zigbee2MQTT

Turn a Raspberry Pi into a Home Assistant utility node for MQTT and Zigbee2MQTT with an update path you can repeat.

Virtualization Platforms

Proxmox Starter Cluster Guide with Templates, Backups, and Service Placement Rules

Build a small Proxmox starter cluster with templates, backups, and placement rules you can reuse for later services.

Raspberry Pi Hosting

Build a Raspberry Pi Environmental Monitor for Rack Temperature, Power State, and Service Alerts

By following this guide, you will create a Raspberry Pi-based environmental monitor that tracks rack temperature, power state, and provides service alerts.

Docker Stacks

Create a Docker-based Reverse Proxy Stack with Nginx Proxy Manager and Automatic TLS Certificates

Set up a Docker-based Nginx Proxy Manager stack for internal services that need repeatable TLS and routing.

Docker Stacks

Build a Raspberry Pi Container Host with Docker Compose

A Raspberry Pi Docker Compose host with health checks, safer update habits, and a small-service layout that is easy to maintain.

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