systemd-networkd Homelab Networking — Bridges, VLANs, Bonds
Configure bridges, VLANs, and bond interfaces using systemd-networkd on Debian 13 and Ubuntu 24.04. Real configuration files for KVM/Proxmox bridges, VLAN trunking, and link aggregation.
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Linux OOM Management and System Stability for Docker Homelab Hosts
Prevent OOM killer crashes on your Docker homelab host. Configure systemd OOMD, set proper oom_score_adj values, enable earlyoom, and apply cgroups v2 memory limits for reliable container operation.
Linux Disk Health Monitoring with smartmontools and Scrutiny
Monitor disk health proactively with smartmontools and Scrutiny. Covers smartd alert configuration, reading SMART attributes, and deploying a Scrutiny Docker dashboard for centralized multi-host disk health tracking.
Docker Hardened Images — Migrate Your Homelab Stack to Near-Zero CVEs
Swap your standard Docker Hub images for Docker Hardened Images (DHI) to cut CVEs by up to 95%. Step-by-step Compose migration for Postgres, Redis, Nginx, and your full homelab stack.
Gluetun VPN Gateway — Route Docker Containers Through WireGuard
Route specific Docker containers through a WireGuard VPN while keeping the rest of your stack on the local network. Full Gluetun Docker Compose setup with kill switch, qBittorrent integration, and Traefik compatibility.
Docker Image Security Hardening — Multi-Stage Builds and Distroless
Harden your Docker images with multi-stage builds, distroless base images, and runtime security options. A practical guide to reducing image size and CVEs in your homelab.
BookStack Docker Deployment — Self-Hosted Wiki for Homelab Documentation
Deploy BookStack with Docker Compose for a self-hosted homelab documentation wiki. Real configs for MariaDB, Traefik, LDAP, and automated backups.
Btrfs vs ZFS for Homelab Storage — Proxmox and Docker Guide
Compare Btrfs and ZFS for homelab storage on Proxmox and Docker. Architecture, memory, snapshots, compression, and practical recommendations.
Homepage Docker Deployment — Self-Hosted Dashboard for Homelab Services
Deploy Homepage, the lightweight homelab dashboard, with Docker Compose. Configure service widgets, system monitors, Docker stats, and API integrations in a single YAML-driven interface.
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.