Linux
5 guides about linux for your home lab
Linux is the operating system of choice for most home labs. These guides cover distributions, system administration, shell scripting, package management, and troubleshooting — building the foundational skills you need to manage any Linux-based infrastructure confidently.
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Immutable Linux Distros for Homelabs: Fedora CoreOS vs Flatcar vs Talos vs Bottlerocket
A practical comparison of container-optimized immutable Linux distributions for homelab use, covering update mechanisms, configuration approaches, and when to use each one.
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Automated Updates for Your Home Lab: A Complete Strategy
Set up unattended OS updates, Docker container updates, and dependency management for your homelab. Covers unattended-upgrades, dnf-automatic, Watchtower, and reboot policies.
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Docker vs Podman for Your Home Lab: A Practical Comparison
An honest comparison of Docker and Podman for home lab use — rootless containers, daemon vs daemonless, Compose vs pods, and when to pick each one.
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ext4 vs XFS vs Btrfs vs ZFS: Choosing a Linux Filesystem for Your Homelab
A practical comparison of the four major Linux filesystems for homelab use — ext4, XFS, Btrfs, and ZFS — covering performance, features, reliability, and when to use each one.
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Ubuntu Server Initial Setup: Security Hardening for Home Labs
A step-by-step guide to securing a fresh Ubuntu Server installation — SSH key authentication, firewall setup, fail2ban, unattended upgrades, and essential hardening.
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