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Self-Hosting

Self-Hosting

Take back your data. Tutorials for building the core infrastructure of your lab: Docker, Nginx, DNS, and more.

All Privacy Hardware NAS ZFS Reverse Proxy SWAG Plex Media Server Self-Hosting CrowdSec Fail2Ban Cybersecurity Networking Jellyfin Docker Automation

Infographic showing the network path if Hosting Obsidian yourself - securely via a reverse proxy and MFA! — Host Obsidian yourself - securely via a reverse proxy and MFA!

The Ultimate 2026 Obsidian Docker Guide: GPU-Accelerated & Wayland Ready

Deploy a high-performance Obsidian vault in Docker. Master GPU acceleration and Wayland for near-native speed in your 2026 homelab build.

A generated image of a sea going container ship carrying dozens of containers with names on the side for various containers. — This will be your docker host, once you get rolling!

The Definitive Guide to Docker Compose: Infrastructure as Code (2026)

Stop following generic tutorials. Build the ultimate self-hosted homelab with this 2026 Docker Compose guide. Learn the perfect /opt/ folder structure, deploy Dockhand & Dozzle, and master container networking for your home server.

A glowing holographic data cube displaying orbiting miniature photo frames, anchored inside a sleek dark homelab server rack cabinet. — Immich - The Local Private Photo Solution of your Dreams!

Immich Deep Dive: The Ultimate Self-Hosted Google Photos Alternative (2026)

Take control of your photos with Immich: facial recognition, maps, Docker setup, GPU acceleration, and importing your Google Photos library.

Banner titled Securing Digital Infrastructure featuring SWAG and NGINX logos with a firewall shield icon on a digital circuit background. — The Holy Trinity of self-hosting: SWAG combines NGINX, Let's Encrypt, and Fail2ban into a single, hardened container.

Self-Hosting SWAG: Deploying Your Reverse Proxy in Docker (2026)

Forget Nginx Proxy Manager. Learn how to set up LinuxServer.io SWAG with CrowdSec, Authelia, and the new Dashboard Mod for a secure, automated reverse proxy stack.

Layers protecting your services from the evil of the internet, and only allowing authorized through.

The Self-Hosting Roadmap: From Localhost to Public URL (Safely)

From Localhost to Public URL. A step-by-step architecture guide for self-hosting securely using Cloudflare, OPNsense, and Nginx Proxy Manager.

Infographic comparing OMV8/Truenas, Unraid, Synology/Ugreen for use as affordable scrap-lab OS. You'll notice the "Ease of Use" changes from left (3/5) to right (5/5), along with the price! — You'll notice the "Ease of Use" changes from left to right, along with the price!

Homelab on a Budget: Your Zero-to-Hero Guide (2026)

Build a high-performance home lab for under $300 CAD in 2026. Learn to use "scrap" hardware, Dell Optiplex Micros, and Proxmox to start your self-hosting journey.

Cyberpunk digital fortress representing a self-hosted homelab with servers, Docker, networking, firewalls, and privacy-focused infrastructure. Canadian flag in backround. — Build your digital fortress with self-hosted infrastructure, secure networking, Docker services, and privacy-first systems designed for total control.

🗺️ Start Here: Turn Your "Trash" Hardware Into a Digital Fortress

Learn self-hosting, Docker, homelabs, networking, Plex or Jellyfin, automation, and cybersecurity. Turn scrap hardware into a secure digital fortress with Core Lab.