Sudeep Shrestha

How to Install Docker on Your Home Lab Server.

If you’re building a home lab, Docker is one of the most powerful tools you can add to your setup. It allows you to deploy applications in lightweight containers instead of full virtual machines—making everything faster, cleaner, and easier to manage. In this guide, I’ll walk you

Portainer: The Perfect Tool to Deploy, Monitor, and Manage Docker Containers

If you’ve ever deployed Docker containers at scale—or even on a home lab—you’ve probably realized that the command line can get repetitive pretty quickly. Sure, Docker CLI is powerful, but when you are running multiple containers, stacks, volumes, networks, and images, a visual management layer makes

Self-Host Immich – The Best Google Photos Alternative for Backing Up Your Phone Photos.

In today’s world, our phones have become our primary camera and the storage locker of our memories—from family moments to travel pictures and everyday life snapshots. For years, services like Google Photos made backup easy, but with storage limits, rising costs, and privacy concerns, many users are now

Virtual Machines:VirtualBox, Hyper-V, and Proxmox setup Guide.

In today’s IT world, Virtual Machines (VMs) have become one of the most essential tools for home labs, developers, students, and enterprise environments. Whether you’re testing new software, running multiple operating systems, or creating your own homelab, a virtual machine lets you do all that — on a single

Building a Smart Home Network with TP-Link Omada SDN in My Home Lab

As someone who enjoys tinkering with servers, networks, and automation, I’ve always believed a solid network is the backbone of any efficient home lab. Over the years, I’ve experimented with different brands and setups — but my recent dive into TP-Link Omada SDN has been one of the most

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