MikroTik RouterOS Container Apps — One-Click Service Deployment
Deploy containers on your MikroTik router in minutes using the new Apps catalog. Automatic firewall rules, NAT, and veth interfaces — no manual Docker setup required.
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Samba File Server in Proxmox LXC with ZFS Dataset Passthrough
Run Samba inside a Proxmox LXC with direct ZFS dataset access for a sub-1GB RAM NAS. Covers privileged LXC setup, ZFS passthrough, user configuration, and Samba performance tuning for homelab file sharing.
Docker Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana in Homelab
Deploy Prometheus, Grafana, cAdvisor, and node_exporter via Docker Compose for full homelab monitoring. Real configs for metrics collection, dashboards, and alerting.
OPNsense Virtual Firewall on Proxmox — Homelab Security
Deploy OPNsense as a virtualized firewall on Proxmox with VLAN segmentation, Suricata IDS/IPS, and WireGuard VPN. Real VM configs, bridge setup, firewall rules, and performance tuning.
ntfy Self-Hosted Push Notification Server for Homelab Alerts
Deploy ntfy.sh on Docker for push notifications across your entire homelab. From Uptime Kuma to Prometheus Alertmanager, get real-time mobile alerts for everything with a single HTTP POST.
Proxmox ZFS Snapshot Replication for Automated VM Backup
Automate Proxmox VM backups using ZFS snapshot replication. Deploy sanoid for snapshot management, syncoid for push replication, and automate the entire workflow with systemd timers.
Podman Rootless Containers — A Docker Alternative for Homelab
Run containers without a root daemon. Migrate your homelab from Docker to Podman for true rootless operation, systemd-native container management, and drop-in docker CLI compatibility.
Docker Supply Chain Security — SBOM, Image Signing, and Verification
Practical guide to securing your container supply chain in the homelab: generate SBOMs with Syft, sign images with Cosign, scan for vulnerabilities with Grype, and enforce Docker Content Trust.
Docker Compose YAML Anchors & Extensions — DRY Multi-Service Deployments
Stop copying config between services. Use YAML anchors, x-blocks, and fragment merging to write clean, DRY docker-compose files for your homelab. Practical patterns with real examples.
Proxmox VM Disk Performance — VirtIO-blk vs VirtIO-SCSI, IO Threads & Cache Modes
Compare VirtIO-blk vs VirtIO-SCSI single disk controllers in Proxmox, benchmark IO threads and aio modes with fio, and choose the right cache settings for your homelab VMs.