Proxmox Homelab

🧱 Initial Setup March 2025

  • Installed Proxmox VE on a Beelink mini PC.
  • Connected to Wi-Fi manually using wpa_supplicant on Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS.
  • Planned to self-host small services like media storage and internal tools.

📦 Service Deployment March 2025

  • Installed and configured AdGuard Home on a local container to block ads and trackers network-wide.
  • Pointed router’s DNS settings to the AdGuard container, making it the primary DNS for all devices in the home network.
  • Set up Plex Media Server to host and stream personal media across devices in the home.
  • Enabled local network discovery for Plex and ensured storage was mounted for media access.
  • Tested accessibility of both services from multiple devices on the LAN.
  • Planning to add a web dashboard or reverse proxy for centralized access.

🧩 Planned Features & Add-ons [Planned]

  • Set up my own private cloud using Nextcloud for file syncing, calendar, and secure document storage.
  • Host personal websites and portfolio projects directly from the homelab using lightweight web servers or reverse proxy routing.
  • Implement scheduled snapshots and backup automation for critical services and configurations.
  • Experiment with self-hosted dashboards to monitor resource usage, service status, and system health.
  • Consider learning automation tools like Ansible to manage VM/container provisioning and system updates.

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