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Introduction

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+ So you want to make your own homelab? We can get started on + that! +

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What computers would I need?

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+ You can use any computer, whether it can be a + small or a big one! +

+ Raspberry Pi + + Thinkcentre + + Server Rack +

+ First one is a small computer, which can do simple stuff like + host files;
Second one is a simple computer but can be + turned into a server;
Last one is a server that can be + mounted on a server rack. +

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Example hardware

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These are hardware I would want to have on my server

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Software

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Services

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+ We will need some services to host content like pictures, + videos, or having a game server. Otherwise, what is the point of + having a server? +

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  • + Jellyfin: Media server for + your legally obtained movies/shows. +
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  • + NextCloud: Cloud server + (or known as a Google Drive/Dropbox alternative) +
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  • + Samba: Local file server, don't need a web browser for this! +
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Operating Systems

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+ An operating system is the essential part of a server. Without + it, nothing will run! +

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  • + Linux: + Recommended for stability and most popular, Linux has a lot of + variety, but + distributions + like Ubuntu Server is + a good choice! +
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  • + Proxmox: Great for + experts and can launch multiple services in separate + containers/VMs. +
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  • + Windows: It just works. Can be a great start for your home server, + use it to share files within your network, and run simple + services (like a Jellyfin server). +
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What do I use?

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Synology DS918+

+ Synology Server + Synology Server (Physical) +

+ It has been my main server since 2020, it currently hosts all of + my files and uses 13 TB. It also can host other services like + Jellyfin, a Minecraft server and some Discord bots. +

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Specs

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
CPUIntel Celeron J3455
RAM8 GB
Storage3x6TB WD Red NAS HDD, 1x4TB WD Red NAS HDD
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Vultr Ubuntu Server

+ server.alee14.me Website + NextCloud Server +

+ I host all public websites in this server. Whether its for my + own services or services for my friends. Oh yeah! These are + publicly accessible websites like my + cloud server, and a + wiki that I am hosting + right now. +

+

Specs

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CPUIntel Xeon Processor (Skylake, IBRS)
RAM1 GB
Storage25 GB (and 50 GB for Block Storage)
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Proxmox (Lenovo ThinkCentre M800)

+ Proxmox Server +
+ ThinkCentre M800 SFF +

+ This is a recent addition as it is being used as my main VM + server, where I could easily spin up a new virtual machine + without it slowing down my main machine and able to do + complicated tasks. This computer was refurbished and bought from + Newegg for $188.99 (with taxes) / $179.99 (without taxes), and + replaced the 256 GB SSD with the current SSDs below. +

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Specs

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CPUIntel Core i5-6500
RAM16 GB
Storage500 GB SSD, 2 TB SSD
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+ + + -- cgit v1.2.3