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self-hosted

Running 63 Docker Containers on a 16GB AWS Instance: A Post-Mortem

I run 63 Docker containers on a 16GB AWS instance serving 100+ users across 48 services. Here's how I keep it running for $87/month when SaaS would cost $1,200.

Baseline Setup

Baseline Setup, Part 6 – Automating the Rebuild with Git and Ansible

The final piece of the rebuild: how I use Ansible and Git to automate service deployment, node setup, and config management across my homelab—so I can rebuild fast when it matters.

Baseline Setup

Baseline Setup, Part 5 – Service Visibility with Homepage

See how I deployed Homepage in Kubernetes to create a clean, fast, and live dashboard for my homelab. From grouped services to container health, it’s my daily launchpad.

Baseline Setup

Baseline Setup, Part 4 – Centralized Authentication with Authentik

How I set up centralized authentication using Authentik for my homelab. With SSO, role-based access, and Traefik middleware, I finally have a login system that just works.

unifi

How I Designed My UniFi Network for Performance, Privacy, and Peace of Mind

A behind-the-scenes look at how I designed and segmented my UniFi network—covering VLANs, Wi-Fi strategy, firewall rules, and how each subnet fits into my homelab and home life.

Baseline Setup

Baseline Setup, Part 1 – Rebuilding My Homelab from the Ground Up

Rebuilding my homelab from the ground up after things got messy. This post kicks off a new series documenting the tools, configs, and decisions behind the new baseline.