Docker IPv6 Networking — Enable Dual-Stack in Your Homelab
Complete guide to enabling IPv6 in Docker — from daemon configuration and address pools to Compose networks, Traefik reverse proxy, and IPv6 firewall rules for your homelab.
Linux
Proxmox VE Security Hardening — Firewall, 2FA, and Fail2ban
A comprehensive Proxmox VE hardening guide covering firewall rules, TOTP 2FA, Fail2ban, SSH lockdown, AppArmor, and unattended upgrades — secure your hypervisor beyond default settings.
WireGuard Performance Tuning — Kernel sysctl and MTU Optimization
A practical guide to maximizing WireGuard throughput on Linux — covering kernel sysctl tuning, BBR congestion control, UDP buffer sizes, MTU/MSS clamping, NAPI polling optimization, and proper benchmarking with iperf3.
Proxmox SDN — Centralized Virtual Networking for Homelab Clusters
Complete guide to Proxmox SDN — configure centralized virtual networks with VXLAN overlays, VNets, subnets, and integrated DHCP across your multi-node cluster.
Docker Rootless Mode — Secure Container Runtime for Homelabs
Complete guide to running Docker in rootless mode — no root daemon, no privileged containers. Covers installation, networking workarounds, Docker Compose, Proxmox LXC compatibility, and production readiness.
Proxmox GPU Passthrough — Complete Setup Guide for VMs
Complete guide to GPU passthrough on Proxmox VE — from IOMMU enablement and VFIO binding through NVIDIA Error 43 fixes and the vendor-reset kernel module.
Linux Kernel Performance Tuning — sysctl Optimizations for Homelab Servers
Tune your Linux server kernel for maximum throughput and low latency. Covers TCP BBR, network buffer tuning, I/O schedulers, memory management, and CPU governor configuration with real config files and benchmarks.
Homelab Monitoring Stack — Prometheus, Grafana, Loki with Docker Compose
Deploy a complete homelab observability stack with Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Grafana Alloy, and Alertmanager using Docker Compose. Includes pre-configured dashboards, alert rules, and log aggregation for Docker hosts.
Docker in Proxmox LXC — Performance Tuning and Production Guide
Run Docker containers inside Proxmox LXC with full performance. Covers nesting, overlay2 on ZFS, privileged vs unprivileged tradeoffs, cgroup resource limits, and security hardening for production homelab workloads.
Vaultwarden Docker Deployment — Self-Hosted Password Manager Guide
Deploy Vaultwarden, a lightweight Bitwarden-compatible password server, with Docker Compose and Traefik in your homelab. Covers admin panel setup, automated backups, SMTP configuration, and security hardening.