Welcome to my HomeLab repository! This space is dedicated to documenting the setup and automatic build/rebuild processes of my personal HomeLab. The primary goal is to enable anyone (including my future self) to check out this repository, create the necessary .env file, and have everything up and running smoothly with minimal manual intervention.
The aim of this HomeLab is to create a robust, scalable, and automated environment that supports my networking, storage, and computing needs. By leveraging infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation tools, I strive to achieve a setup that's easy to manage, replicate, and update.
My HomeLab is built on a variety of hardware to support different functions, from networking to storage and computing.
- Network Gear: UniFi Switches and Security Gateways for reliable and manageable network infrastructure.
- NAS: Synology unit serving as centralized storage solution for backups, media, and personal files.
- Raspberry Pi's: Used for lightweight computing tasks, IoT projects, and as kubernetes hosts.
- Dell Optiplexes: Used kubernetes hosts.
- Dell Precision: High-performance workstation for intensive computing tasks, virtualization, and AI projects.
The backbone of the HomeLab is supported by several key software solutions that facilitate containerization, orchestration, and automation.
- Docker: Containerization platform for building, deploying, and managing containerized applications.
- Portainer: GUI for managing Docker/Kubernetes environments, simplifying container deployment and monitoring.
- Kubernetes: Container orchestration system for automating application deployment, scaling, and management.
- Ansible: Automation tool for provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment.
For home automation and various HomeLab projects, the following software plays a crucial role:
- Home Assistant: Open-source home automation platform that enables control over smart devices, with automation rules and energy monitoring features.