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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.
TrueNAS vs Unraid 2026: The Complete Homelab Storage Showdown
Deep dive comparing TrueNAS Scale and Unraid for homelab storage in 2026. Architecture, performance expectations, licensing, and use-case recommendations with a detailed comparison table.
Complete Grafana Homelab Monitoring Guide: Docker Compose Setup, Alerts & Hardening (2026)
Step-by-step guide to deploy Grafana v13.2.0 in your homelab with Docker Compose, configure Prometheus, add alerting, and secure it with reverse proxy and backups.
Self-Hosted n8n with Docker Compose: The 2026 Production Guide
Master self-hosted n8n automation on your homelab with this step-by-step Docker Compose guide covering setup, hardening, and troubleshooting.
Authentik 2026.8 Self-Hosted SSO: Complete Docker Compose Deployment Guide
Step-by-step production-ready Authentik 2026.8 deployment with Docker Compose, reverse proxy setup, backup strategies, and troubleshooting for common SSO pitfalls.
Uptime Kuma Monitoring Setup: The Complete Homelab Guide (2026)
Step-by-step Uptime Kuma installation with Docker Compose, advanced configuration, SSL, backup strategies, and common troubleshooting. Covers version 2.5.3.
Jellyfin Media Server on Docker: A Complete Homelab Installation Guide
Step-by-step Docker Compose deployment of Jellyfin v10.11.11 with hardware acceleration, reverse proxy, backups, and troubleshooting.
Paperless-ngx Docker Setup: A Complete Homelab Guide for 2024
Step-by-step guide to deploy Paperless-ngx with Docker Compose. Covers requirements, secure config, reverse proxy, backups, and troubleshooting.
Portainer vs Dockge: The Definitive Homelab Container Management Showdown (2025)
Deep technical comparison of Portainer and Dockge for homelab Docker management: architecture, resource usage, security, and use-case recommendations.
Nginx Proxy Manager Setup: The Complete Homelab Guide for Secure Reverse Proxying
Step-by-step guide to install and configure Nginx Proxy Manager in your homelab using Docker Compose, with SSL, security hardening, and troubleshooting.
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.