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Homelab Documentation Structure
This documentation details the design, setup, and day-to-day management of my homelab environment. The goal is to keep it deterministic, CLI-first, and easy to audit or reproduce. Some of the decisions made may not involve using the best security practices. Use your own discretion when following this documentation.
Top-Level Sections
Foundations
- Conventions, templates, glossary, and shared standards
Hardware
- Node build sheets, storage layouts, and physical inventory
Networking
- Addressing plans, firewall rules, VPNs, and network services
Platforms
- Virtualization and containerization stacks (hypervisors, Kubernetes, Docker)
Services
- Deployable apps and services (auth, docs, email, monitoring, etc.)
Automation
- Ansible, Puppet, and workflow automation notes
Operations
- Runbooks for maintenance, backups, and troubleshooting
Reference
- Quick scripts and snippets for day-to-day tasks
Blog
- Narrative posts and lessons learned
⚠️ Disclaimers & Scope
!!! warning "Homelab-Specific Guidance" - Personal Environment: These docs reflect my own environment, goals, and risk tolerance. - Security & Scale: Approaches described here are suited to homelab or SMB use, and may need adjustments for enterprise-scale, regulatory compliance, or higher security standards. - No Credentials: All sensitive info is redacted or generalized. - Assumptions: Some guides assume specific tools, e.g. Portainer, AWX, etc. Substitute with your preferred tools as needed.
✨ Quick Start
- Use the navigation panel to explore categories or search for keywords.
- Each section is designed to be modular and self-contained.
- Feedback and suggestions are always welcome.
“Homelabs are for learning, breaking things, and sharing the journey. Hope you find something helpful here!”