Here's a concise markdown list summarizing a typical homelab setup:
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Here's a list summarizing a the binglab homelab setup:
- **Hardware**
- Reliable server or custom-built PC with upgradeable CPU, memory, and storage
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- Multiple storage drives (HDDs/SSDs) and, optionally, NAS for centralized backup
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- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and proper cooling solutions
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- Using HP Elite Desk G3 800 for Promox Virtual Environment
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- Using HP Elite Desk G3 800 for Promox Backup Server
- **Networking**
- Managed router and switch(es) to handle both wired and wireless connections
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- Using Unifi Router, switches
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- Also Cisco switches as well for POE
- Network segmentation using VLANs for security and performance
- Firewall and VPN configurations for secure remote access
- **Virtualization/Containerization**
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- Hypervisor platform (e.g., Proxmox VE, ESXi) for running multiple VMs
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- Container solutions (e.g., Docker, LXC) for lightweight deployments
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- Dedicated network interfaces or virtual bridges for isolated environments
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- Hypervisor platform Proxmox for running multiple VMs
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- Container solutions Using Docker and LXC for lightweight deployments
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- **Storage Solutions**
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- Local storage setups like RAID or ZFS for redundancy and performance
- Integration with network-attached storage (NAS) or storage area network (SAN) for scalability
- **Backup & Recovery**
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- Automated backup systems with regular snapshots and offsite replication
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- Disaster recovery plans and recovery testing routines
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- Automated backup systems with regular snapshots and offsite replication using Proxmox Backup Server
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- Disaster recovery plans and recovery testing routines (Have tested restore of VM's)
- **Management & Monitoring**
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- Centralized web-based management tools (e.g., Proxmox web UI)
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- Monitoring systems (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus) to track performance, logs, and alerts
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- Documentation of configurations and routine maintenance schedules
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- Centralized web-based management tools (Proxmox web UI and Homepage)
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- Monitoring systems Grafana, Prometheus and checkmk) to track performance, logs, and alerts
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- Documentation of configurations and routine maintenance schedules (gitea, backup using PBS)
- **Security & Maintenance**
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- Regular software updates and patch management across hardware and virtual systems
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- Regular software updates and patch management across hardware and virtual systems (quid and semaphore ansible scripts)
- Implementation of security protocols including firewalls, intrusion detection, and secure passwords
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- Periodic audits and health checks to ensure system integrity
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- Periodic audits and health checks to ensure system integrity (PBS check and verifies)
- **Additional Services & Tools**
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- DNS, DHCP, and other network services for efficient management
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- Media servers, file sharing, and development environments as per your use-case needs
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- DNS, DHCP, and other network services for efficient management using Unifi
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This list provides a structured overview of core components and best practices for building and managing a homelab setup. You might consider exploring deeper into each section—for instance, setting up automated monitoring alerts, customizing virtualization configurations, or optimizing your network for different use cases—to further answer your evolving homelab needs.