Home server guides, tutorials, tips and tricks. Topics covered include file servers, web servers, network storage, and download servers on Linux or Ubuntu systems.
Tired of all your docker services having their own authentication system? For those that don’t, do you hate Traefik’s basic auth? Then, read on to setup up Google OAuth with Traefik. Enjoy the convenience of secure single-sign-on for your Docker services. I was so excited to find that thomseddon’s image, … read more
This site was built on building and maintaining a Home Server using Ubuntu. My first server was an Atom 330 Dual Core MSI Wind PC. This was an awesome low-energy machine that served as a great home server based on Ubuntu Lucid Lynx. With the addition of a Broadcom CrystalHD … read more
In this guide, I will show you how to install UniFi controller on Docker with Traefik reverse proxy. UniFi devices require a controller software, which is one more thing to move and restore when switching servers/systems. With docker, all you have to do is setup the host sytem and run … read more
Secure Shell, or SSH is a network protocol which allows for remote control of network services on an unsecured network. SSH provides many functions, notably for remote network administration. SSH is a handy tool for casual Linux users and home userver users as well. While there are loads of SSH … read more
Note: Traefik v1.X.X is quite old. An updated version of this guide is now available: Ultimate Traefik Docker Compose Guide [2024]: LE, SSL, Reverse Proxy. Traefik Reverse Proxy is one of my best finds of 2018 that has taken my home server to the next level in some ways. Few … read more
VNC server on Linux servers can greatly simplify remote administration. One of the scariest things about Linux for most people is the use of commandline line work. SSH remains the most commonly used remote administration tool. But if you are not too comfortable with SSH and commandline, you may want … read more
Docker has revolutionized setup of server stacks. This step-by-step guide will describe building a Kick-ass Docker Media Server with Ubuntu 18.04 from scratch.
There is no better way to enjoy and access your media than a home server. The time has come to piece together a streaming media setup and htpcBeginner has a quick-start guide to get a do-it-yourself (DIY) home media server ready right now. What is a Home Server? A home server can … read more
Despite the popularity of streaming, downloading remains an oft-used means of procuring content. Primarily, torrents offer the best means of downloading, but Usenet is a seasoned method as well. While torrenting is not inherently illicit, many of the top torrent sites don’t separate legal from illegal content. Searching for completely … read more
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