Dive into the world of homelabbing and self-hosting! In this episode, we explore how to build your own server at home, from using an old laptop to advanced setups. Learn about essential tools like Docker and Proxmox, the benefits for your career and data privacy, and get practical tips on hardware, software, and security. Perfect for any tech enthusiast!
Notes:
00:00:00 - Welcome & Episode Introduction
00:01:30 - Meet the Guests: Your Homelab Guides
00:03:45 - What is Homelabbing vs. Self-Hosting?
00:08:05 - Getting Started: What Hardware Do You Need?
00:10:45 - A Personal Journey into Self-Hosting
00:13:46 - The Unsung Hero: Why You Need a UPS
00:15:30 - Tech Terms Explained: Servers, NAS, and UPS
00:19:45 - Starting with Unconventional Hardware (like a PS3!)
00:22:40 - Why Self-Host? Data Privacy & Control
00:26:00 - Level Up Your Career with a Homelab
00:35:00 - The “IKEA Effect”: The Joy of Building Your Own
00:38:30 - Is Homelabbing for Everyone?
00:40:55 - Exposing Services Securely: From VPNs to Tunnels
00:45:42 - Building Your Own Cloudflare Tunnel with FRP
00:51:05 - Pro Security Tip: Obscure Subdomains & Wildcard Certs
00:56:30 - Authentication & Avoiding Common Mistakes
01:01:20 - Our Current Homelab Setups (Hardware & Software)
01:08:20 - Live Demo: Amine’s Proxmox Cluster & DIY NAS
01:17:30 - Deployment Strategies: Docker Compose vs. Kubernetes
01:21:48 - Exploring the Media Stack (Jellyfin, Sonarr, Radarr)
01:28:00 - Awesome Self-Hostable Applications to Try
01:32:16 - The Challenge of Self-Hosting Your Email
01:37:00 - Your First Steps: A Beginner’s Roadmap
01:43:40 - Finding Affordable Hardware in Morocco
01:48:00 - Advanced Security: Network Segmentation with pfSense
02:02:15 - More Pro Tips: Backups, Fail2Ban, and Split-Brain DNS
02:11:20 - Final Thoughts & Is Homelabbing Worth It?