Logward is an open-source log collector and viewer designed for small environments like home labs. It offers a modern interface and supports Sigma rules for log detection and alerting.
This article details how the author uses a local LLM to summarize Docker logs and other home lab logs, providing proactive insights into their self-hosted setup and improving maintenance.
The article explores how Canonical's MicroCloud works well with Raspberry Pi, particularly the Raspberry Pi 5, for home lab setups. It discusses the compatibility, performance, and features of running MicroCloud on ARM-based SBCs, highlighting its ability to run both VMs and containers.
The article discusses 5 self-hosted services (NetBox, Harvester, Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes) that the author finds useful in their home lab despite being potentially overkill for typical setups. It details the benefits and use cases for each service, highlighting how they enhance the author's tinkering and learning experience.
Gotify is a notification server that pulls alerts from other applications and pushes them to its neat UI. It's a useful addition to a home lab setup, especially for monitoring self-hosted services like Uptime Kuma, TrueNAS Scale, and Proxmox.
Learn how to automate your home lab using Terraform, Ansible, Packer & GitLab CI/CD for consistent, version-controlled, and scalable infrastructure.
The article discusses Apple Container, a new tool for running Linux containers on macOS, comparing its performance and efficiency to Docker Desktop. It highlights its ease of setup on Silicon Macs, compatibility with Dockerfiles, and potential as a lightweight alternative for home lab enthusiasts.
