Proxmox API Tokens and RBAC — Secure Automation Access

Learn to secure Proxmox API access using API tokens and fine-grained RBAC. Covers token creation, role-based permission separation, Terraform/Ansible integration, and audit logging — all without exposing root credentials.

June 15, 2026 · 7 min · 1364 words · GnTech

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.

June 15, 2026 · 9 min · 1736 words · GnTech

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.

June 15, 2026 · 7 min · 1440 words · GnTech

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.

June 12, 2026 · 7 min · 1436 words · GnTech

Homelab MCP Server — AI-Powered Infrastructure via Claude Desktop

Deploy the Homelab MCP server in Docker to manage your homelab infrastructure through Claude Desktop. Monitor Docker containers, Ollama AI models, Pi-hole DNS, and network devices using natural language commands.

June 3, 2026 · 9 min · 1709 words · GnTech

Renovate Bot Homelab — Automated Docker Dependency Updates with Git

Automate Docker dependency updates in your homelab with Renovate Bot. Self-host or use the cloud bot to scan Docker Compose files and Dockerfiles, then open pull requests with version bumps, digest updates, and changelog summaries.

June 1, 2026 · 7 min · 1378 words · GnTech

Proxmox Datacenter Manager 1.1 — Centralized Multi-Cluster Management Guide

Step-by-step guide to deploying Proxmox Datacenter Manager 1.1 for centralized multi-cluster management. Covers automated installation workflows, Ceph monitoring, subscription key management, world map visualization, and upgrade procedures.

May 29, 2026 · 7 min · 1480 words · GnTech

Proxmox GitOps — Terraform IaC for LXC and VM Automation

Automate Proxmox LXC and VM provisioning using Terraform or OpenTofu with a GitOps pipeline — declarative infrastructure, remote state, and CI/CD from Git pushes.

May 27, 2026 · 7 min · 1447 words · GnTech

n8n Docker Deployment — Self-Hosted Workflow Automation Guide

Complete guide to deploying n8n with Docker Compose in your homelab — PostgreSQL backend, persistent workflows, Traefik SSL, security hardening, and practical workflow automation examples.

May 27, 2026 · 6 min · 1262 words · GnTech

Ansible Homelab Automation — Infrastructure as Code Guide

Learn to automate your homelab with Ansible — inventory management, playbook layout, roles, vault secrets, and Proxmox integration for reproducible server deployments.

May 27, 2026 · 16 min · 3272 words · GnTech