I Still Run These Docker Containers Every Day in 2026 (After Moving to Kubernetes)
One of the assumptions that I think many make when moving to Kubernetes is that when you migrate, it is “all or nothing” from Docker. I probably thought that too…
Virtualization, Cloud, DevOps, Reviews
One of the assumptions that I think many make when moving to Kubernetes is that when you migrate, it is “all or nothing” from Docker. I probably thought that too…
It has taken me quite a long time to get my home lab where it is today. You struggle, you learn, you struggle, and then you learn more. This is…
Lately, I have started to introduce more tooling into the home lab that utilizes S3 storage. I have already had some of this in the home lab. When I stood…
Have you ever had those frustrating moments when running a home lab and you know that everything looks like it is “technically” working, but things just “feel” slow? It is…
There comes a point where when you use the right tools and architect things the right way, your home lab can absolutely start feeling like an enterprise-grade environment. When this…
Storage is one of the absolutely critical aspects of any home lab and computing environment in general. And, unfortunately, storage issues can creep in without even having any signs of…
I get it. Man things are expensive these days. At least currently, the days of simple “and cheap” upgrades like adding RAM or upgrading a hard drive are over for…
For a LONG time, my home lab has looked like what I imagine most other people’s labs look like. I had a mix of Docker Compose files and a few…
If you have spent any time at all in building out your home lab, one of the first things you try to decide how to do is remotely access your…
For a lot of us, the weekend is really when the home lab comes alive. It is often the perfect time to try something new, break something safely, and learn…