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Technical guides and reference documentation for Docker, Linux, and local AI. From Nextcloud to Ollama — practical step-by-step instructions to run it on your own hardware.
services: ollama: image: ollama/ollama:latest ports: ["11434:11434"] volumes: [./ollama:/root/.ollama] open-webui: image: ghcr.io/open-webui/open-webui ports: ["3000:8080"] # → http://localhost:3000
Popular Self-Hosting Architectures
Direct reference setups for personal cloud, local AI, and networking.
Core Pillar Architectures
Foundation guides and reference architectures for homelab deployments.
Setting Up RustDesk Self-Hosted Server with HTTPS on Docker
Deploy a fully self-hosted RustDesk server with Docker Compose, HTTPS via Caddy reverse proxy, and secure relays for remote desktop access outside your local network.
Deploying ChatterUI with Docker Compose
Self-host the ChatterUI web application on Linux using Docker Compose. This guide covers installation, reverse proxy configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Vaultwarden vs Bitwarden: The Definitive Self-Hosted Password Manager Guide (2026)
A rigorous technical comparison between Vaultwarden and official Bitwarden. Complete deployment guide with WebSocket support, Tailscale zero-trust, and encrypted backups.
Latest Technical Guides & Runbooks
Practical tutorials and deployment runbooks.
Caddy Behind Traefik: Reverse Proxy Architecture & Zero-Trust Ingress Routing
Deploy Caddy behind Traefik for hardened TLS termination and dynamic reverse proxying. Full guide from bare-metal prep to zero-trust access and automated backups.
Deploying Nextcloud AIO & Docker: High-Performance Homelab Architecture (2026)
Comprehensive guide to running Nextcloud on Docker with high performance tuning, memory caching, cron optimization, and automated restic disaster recovery.
Home Assistant Container Architecture: USB Zigbee Passthrough & Isolated Bridge Networking
Step-by-step guide to deploy Home Assistant 2026.9.0 with Docker Compose, including security hardening, backups, reverse proxy setup, and troubleshooting.
Nextcloud Photos vs. Immich: Real-World Mobile Sync & Backup Benchmarks
Compare Nextcloud v34 and Immich for photo backup in your homelab. Step-by-step Docker Compose install guides, performance expectations, and troubleshooting.
Ollama API Mastery: Production-Ready Self-Hosted LLM Deployment Guide
Step-by-step guide to deploy Ollama v0.33.2 with Docker Compose, secure the API, tune performance, and troubleshoot common issues for homelab production use.
PrivateGPT on Your Own Hardware: A Complete Local Document RAG Deployment Guide
Deploy PrivateGPT with Docker Compose for fully offline, private document Q&A. Step-by-step setup, configurations, and troubleshooting.
Deploy Qdrant v1.19.0 in Your Homelab: A Step-by-Step Docker Compose Guide
Learn to self-host Qdrant v1.19.0 with Docker Compose: prerequisites, full config, security hardening, and troubleshooting for production-grade vector search.
Whisper Self-Hosted Transcription: A Complete Docker Compose Deployment Guide
Deploy a privacy-focused Whisper transcription service with Docker Compose. Step-by-step guide covering setup, GPU acceleration, API integration, and troubleshooting.
ComfyUI Local Install Guide: Docker Compose Setup for Stable Diffusion in Your Homelab
Step-by-step Docker Compose guide to install ComfyUI v0.34.0 locally for Stable Diffusion, with advanced settings, common errors, and hardening tips.
Why Self-Hosted?
No data leaves your server. Zero telemetry or third-party cookies.
Local GPU & CPU inference, zero cloud latency, operates completely offline.
One-time setup on your hardware, lifetime ownership with full autonomy.