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29 posts · 11 tags
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selfhosting-proxmox
cat selfhosting-proxmox.md
title: "Embracing Proxmox:…"
tags: [banter, selfhosting]
reads: 2min
banter

Embracing Proxmox: Virtualization Adventures in Self-Hosting

Recently, I made the decision to upgrade from hosting my services on a collection of single-board computers, such as my …

Sep 20, 2023 2 min
docker-backup-and-restore-scri…
cat docker-backup-and-rest….md
title: "Docker Volume Backup and…"
reads: 5min

Docker Volume Backup and Restore Script

In this guide, we’ll walk through a Python script that allows you to backup and restore Docker containers remotely using …

Sep 6, 2023 5 min
my-new-home-server-hp-elitedes…
cat my-new-home-server-hp-….md
title: "My New Home Server - HP…"
reads: 3min

My New Home Server - HP EliteDesk 800 SFF

Since I launched my YouTube channel and Blog about 2 years ago (my blog has seen its fair share of creations and …

Aug 29, 2023 3 min
docker-swarm
cat docker-swarm.md
title: "The Importance of Not…"
tags: [banter, docker]
reads: 4min
banter

The Importance of Not Dismissing Docker Swarm: Ensuring Your Application Can Truly Scale

Since running my YouTube channel and being part of the self-hosting community, I have seen a question come up quite a …

Aug 7, 2023 4 min
selfhosting-and-containers
cat selfhosting-and-contai….md
title: "Selfhosting and Containers"
tags: [banter, selfhosting]
reads: 4min
banter

Selfhosting and Containers

You know how some things just go hand in hand, like peanut butter and jelly or Netflix and chill? Well, in the tech …

Jul 23, 2023 4 min
just-break-stuff
cat just-break-stuff.md
title: "Just Break Stuff"
tags: [banter]
reads: 3min
banter

Just Break Stuff

Do you find yourself wanting to learn something new but have no idea where to start? I encounter this situation at least …

Jul 5, 2023 3 min
setting-up-wireguard
cat setting-up-wireguard.md
title: "Setting up Wireguard"
tags: [docker, zimaboard]
reads: 4min
docker

Setting up Wireguard

When you self-host, access becomes crucial. If you’re anything like me, you probably have several services hosted, and a …

Jun 11, 2023 4 min
securely-backup-docker-volumes…
cat securely-backup-docker….md
title: "Securely Backup Docker…"
tags: [docker, selfhosting]
reads: 3min
docker

Securely Backup Docker Volumes: A Step-by-Step Guide (Nextcloud Example)

In containerized applications, Docker volumes play a critical role in persisting data. As such, backing up these volumes …

Jun 5, 2023 3 min
docker-and-the-power-of-contin…
cat docker-and-the-power-o….md
title: "Docker and the Power of…"
tags: [docker]
reads: 3min
docker

Docker and the Power of Continuous Learning

Have you ever found yourself using Docker without really understanding the commands and instructions? I certainly have. …

May 31, 2023 3 min
lessons-learned-backing-up-and…
cat lessons-learned-backin….md
title: "Lessons Learned: Backing…"
tags: [selfhosting, zimaboard, docker]
reads: 3min
selfhosting

Lessons Learned: Backing Up and Restoring Docker Containers on Ubuntu Server

I’ve been setting up containers on my Zimaboard, which is running the latest version of Ubuntu Server as of writing …

May 10, 2023 3 min