Welcome to a walkthrough of my home lab setup! I’ve repurposed an old, unused PC into a functional home server that I now use to host various self-hosted services. In this post, I’ll share details about the hardware, operating system, and the services I run using Docker containers.

Setting up a home lab is a great way to experiment with different technologies, host personal services, and build a better understanding of system administration. Once your home server is up and running, the next step is deciding which services you want to host.

Setting up a home lab or home server is a great way to learn about server management, networking, and hosting your own services. Whether you want to run self-hosted apps, experiment with virtualization, or create a central hub for your home automation, a home server offers a hands-on way to expand your technical skills and control over your data.

In today’s digital age, most of our data and services are hosted on the cloud, with companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft providing the infrastructure. But what if you could host and manage your own services instead of relying on third-party providers? That’s where self-hosting comes in.