In this video, I will be reviewing the MinisForum BD770i, a mini ITX mainboard with a powerful pre-installed AMD Ryzen CPU. It offers great power and efficiency at a fair price! Also stay tuned for my upcoming project using this mainboard!
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In this video, I will be reviewing the MinisForum BD770i, a mini ITX mainboard with a powerful pre-installed AMD Ryzen CPU. It offers great power and efficiency at a fair price! Also stay tuned for my upcoming project using this mainboard!
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00:00 Introduction 02:11 Minisforum BD770i overview 04:37 My test setup 06:18 Installing the OS 08:10 Performance Testing 10:33 Efficiency Testing 12:18 Final thoughts
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In this video, Iβll introduce you to Mend Renovate, an amazing update and dependency management tool that keeps your Git repositories and projects up to date. I recently installed the community version of Mend Renovate in my HomeLab and connected it to my self-hosted GitLab, allowing it to automatically update container images and packages across all my repositories. Join me as I walk you through the deployment and configuration process, showcasing how easy it is to streamline your project management with Mend Renovate!
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In this video, Iβll be diving deeper into the setup and configuration of Unraid, which has quickly become one of my favorite operating systems for home servers and storage. We'll explore its unique storage features and how to easily get started with Unraid, including configuring a Storage Array. Additionally, Iβll highlight the improvements introduced in the latest version, focusing on Storage Pools and ZFS. Whether youβre a seasoned Unraid user or completely new to it, this video is packed with valuable insights to enhance your home lab experience!
In this video, Iβll be diving into my self-hosted GitLab platform and how I use it to manage all my HomeLab projects. I'll show you how I've automated my project management with GitLab and Terraform, making it easier to handle everything without the hassle of manual UI management. Weβll explore two key integrations: using the Terraform Provider for configuring GitLab resources and leveraging GitLab as a backend for Terraform state files. Join me as I walk you through the setup and functionality of this powerful combination!
In this video, I will be sharing my brand-new storage server build featuring a Rack Server Case, 8 hard drive bays, 10Gbit, SSD caching and a power-efficient mainboard and CPU configuration. I also share my first impressions of Unraid OS. If you're into HomeLab setups, this video might inspire you to create your own efficient and high-performing storage server.
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00:00 Introduction 02:29 Hardware Parts 09:43 Mounting everything 11:13 Unraid overview 14:53 Unraid Installation 17:28 Unraid Walkthrough 26:32 Final thoughts
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n this video I will guide you through setting up your own self-hosted GitLab platform for your HomeLab. You'll discover the power of utilizing features like version control, project tracking, web hooks, and more in a self-controlled environment without any cost. This project not only enhances your privacy and data control but also serves as a valuable learning experience, especially for those working in IT, software development, or DevOps roles. Join me as we delve into the world of Git and deploy your very own GitLab platform right at home.
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In this video, Iβll show you my brand-new Raspberry Pi Kubernetes Cluster for my HomeLab. This is my first cluster not running on virtual machines, instead, Iβve installed it on three Raspberry Pis mounted in my Server Rack. Iβll walk you through the setup, including using the k3sup tool and the kube-vip load-balancer, so you can build your own Raspberry Pi Kubernetes cluster.
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In this video, I will show you OrbStack, a brand-new, fast, light, and powerful way to run containers and VMs on macOS. Weβll explore how Orbstack outperforms tools like Docker Desktop and VirtualBox, making it a superior choice for your development needs. I'll discuss what sets OrbStack apart, including its seamless file sharing, networking stack integration, Kubernetes support, and automatic HTTPS certificates for local deployments.
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In this video, Iβd like to show you 4 easy Kubernetes projects for beginners. Iβll share my own experience of deploying a Kubernetes cluster on virtual machines using Proxmox, and how this exciting project helped me learn essential Kubernetes skills in a practical and fun way.
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00:00 Introduction 02:53 Install Kubernetes yourself! 06:20 Kubernetes management apps 09:09 Set up a Load-Balancer, and Ingress Controller 11:33 Deploy self-hosted web apps 14:10 Final thoughts
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In this video, I take another look at Ansible Semaphore, now rebranded as Semaphore UI. This project has evolved from a simple web UI for Ansible into a modern DevOps automation tool, supporting technologies like Ansible, Terraform, OpenTofu, and Bash. Iβll walk you through the exciting new features and updates in Semaphore UI, share my experiences testing it in my HomeLab, and discuss some aspects that still need improvement. Join me as we explore everything new in Semaphore UI and what could be better in this latest version.
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00:00 Introduction 01:57 What is new? 06:20 Terraform example 15:18 Is it all perfect? 18:02 Webhooks 22:49 Final thoughts
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In this video, I'll show you the latest updates on my famous boilerplates repository on GitHub. This project, which includes templates and config examples for technologies like Docker Compose, Kubernetes, Ansible, and Terraform, has received several exciting new additions. We'll explore new compose templates, a dependency management system using Mend Renovate App, and discuss best practices for managing container images in your HomeLab. Join me as I share insights and tips that will be valuable for your own projects. #mendrenovate #renovateapp
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00:00 Introduction 01:11 Community Shoutout! 01:55 Using my Boilerplates Repo 05:45 What about Image Tags? 08:23 Manage dependencies with Renovate 10:27 Mend Renovate GitHub App 13:02 Example Pull Requests 14:50 Final thoughts
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00:00 Introduction 01:02 Licensing and Privacy 03:51 Input and Output handling 07:24 Tabs and Windows 08:42 Editing Files 10:32 SSH connections 13:08 AI features 15:51 Themes and Customizations 18:45 Additional Features in Warp 19:55 Conclusion
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In this video we will compare two popular note taking and project management tools, Obsidian and Notion. We'll explore the pros and cons of each program, and discuss their limitations. If you're interested in finding the best tool for your note taking and project management needs, this video is for you. *#Confluence #Kolekti #ContentFormattingMacros*
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00:00 Introduction 03:13 Privacy and file storage 06:05 Which tool has the better features? 11:39 Pricing and Collaboration 15:19 Conclusion
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In this video, I will explore the integration of Twingate with DevOps, focusing on its new Kubernetes operator and managing resources via Terraform. Discover how these tools enhance security and simplify access management in a HomeLab environment, making Twingate a potentially ideal Zero-Trust Networking solution for DevOps professionals. Let's dive into setting up and automating secure access to IT resources.
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00:00 Introduction 01:05 What is Twingate? 03:22 Kubernetes Operator 22:15 Terraform Plugin 39:34 Final thoughts
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00:00 How Iβm automating EVERYTHING 00:58 What automation tools Iβm using 02:14 The problem with Ansible and Terraform 04:09 My automation pipelines in Kestra 05:26 Build an Ansible Flow in Kestra 09:22 Problems with the Flow execution 10:55 Adding the private SSH key 14:18 Expanding the Ansible Flow 16:07 Some Ansible examples of my HomeLab 21:41 Terraform Flows in Kestra 23:21 Updating my DNS using Terraform and Kestra 26:21 GitHub Actions + Kestra + Terraform + DNS
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In this video, I will share my essential best practices and configuration settings for Proxmox, a powerful hypervisor platform. I'll walk you through crucial settings for any new Proxmox installation and tips for setting up new virtual machines, aiming to enhance the robustness, security, and performance of your setups. Join me as we delve into keeping your Proxmox server updated, configuring storage, and managing backups.
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00:00 Introduction 02:25 Configure Updates 05:19 Notifications 06:36 Trusted TLS Certificates 12:19 Storage Options 14:39 Setup Backup Jobs 17:37 Enable PCI Passthrough 19:34 VM best-practices 23:46 VM templates
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In this video, I will be discussing how to start your Homelab journey. Starting a Homelab can be overwhelming, especially with all the expensive gear and confusing technologies. That's why I want to share my best-practices and shed light on how to avoid common mistakes when starting your own Homelab journey. #simplilearn #partner
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00:00 Introduction 02:32 What is a HomeLab? 03:45 Best HomeLab hardware! 04:37 Desktop PC hardware 05:22 Minis PCs, Raspberry Pi, ZimaBoard, etc. 06:16 Professional server hardware 08:22 Best HomeLab software! 08:57 Hypervisor operating systems 10:38 Virtual machine operating systems 11:16 App deployment in containers 11:54 Container management tools 12:41 Container orchestration 13:42 Best HomeLab networking! 15:02 Set up a firewall at home 16:11 What switch to buy?
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In this video, I will be sharing my experience of building a Proxmox Cluster with 2 Nodes in my Homelab. This allows me to unite the power of my servers, migrate VMs, and achieve High Availability for all my services. I will be discussing the pitfalls and challenges I faced during this project, and sharing my tips and tricks for successfully creating a Proxmox Cluster. Get ready to learn and have some fun with me!
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00:00 - Introduction 02:27 - Proxmox cluster planning 03:40 - This server case is amazing 05:15 - Preparing the Proxmox server 06:32 - Setup the Proxmox network 08:19 - Building the Proxmox cluster 10:20 - Migrating VMs on Proxmox cluster 11:55 - Online migration benefits 13:41 - How to get quorum in a 2 node cluster? 15:16 - HA testing and what I need to improve 16:35 - Final thoughts and future projects
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In this video, I will introduce you to my new HomeLab Dashboard called Homepage. It is a customizable application dashboard that supports over 100 service integrations, making it easy to monitor all your self-hosted apps like Proxmox, TrueNAS, Portainer, and more. With Homepage, you can easily access critical information and applications without having to remember IP addresses or hostnames. I will walk you through the installation and setup process, so get ready to see how this amazing tool can improve your HomeLab experience.
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00:00 Introduction 02:39 Install Homepage 07:13 How Iβm using Homepage 10:23 Configure Homepage 15:11 Configure Service Integrations 18:16 Monitoring ping, web, and docker
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Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:14 Kestra Overview 03:20 Install Kestra OSS 06:39 Kestra UI 07:53 Create a first Flow 15:37 How to find examples? 17:41 Automate Python and Discord 37:29 Final thoughts
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00:00 Introduction 01:06 Advertisement 02:37 Authentik Overview 04:52 Install Authentik 15:02 Initial Setup 19:48 Connect OAuth Services 33:32 Protect any web app in Traefik 39:00 Final thoughts
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00:00 Introduction 01:03 Netbird overview 03:20 Install self-hosted Netbird platform 12:30 How does Netbird work? 15:05 Install Netbird agent 19:05 Access Control policies 23:50 Posture checks 25:27 Network Routes and DNS 29:40 Final thoughts
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Iβll show you some of the most useful and advanced Docker commands that are not commonly found in documentation. These commands will help troubleshoot issues, manage workloads across multiple machines, and deal with files and backups.
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________________ All links with `*` are and/or include affiliate links.How do we manage HomeLab projects and resources?Christian Lempa2024-02-23 | I'm randomly streaming about my Homelab Projects and other tech-related stuff. Jump in and let's have some fun!
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________________ All links with β`*`β are and/or include affiliate links.SPF, DKIM, DMARC was never so simple! // EasyDMARCChristian Lempa2024-02-13 | In this video, I will be discussing the importance of outbound email security and how it can protect your company's reputation. I will introduce you to technologies such as SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and BIMI, and explain how they work together to prevent email fraud and spoofing. Additionally, I will be showcasing EasyDMARC, a cloud native service provider that offers advanced managed solutions for mid-sized to large enterprises, as well as free tools for Homelab users.
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00:00 Introduction 01:32 What is EasyDMARC? 02:50 You need outbound email security! 04:06 Connect your domain 05:41 SPF 12:52 DKIM 18:14 DMARC 22:45 BIMI
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00:00 - Introduction 01:28 - Your field of interest 03:23 - Make consistent progress 05:16 - How to learn the most? 07:08 - Find the right skills 09:33 - Don't forget what you've learned
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