Running a local Kubernetes cluster is a great way to save money using your own hardware, but how can we safely expose these services to the Internet? If we are using a residential service, we also have to take into account dynamic IP addresses, bad actors, and ISP rules on hosting. By using a globally-accessible…
As with everyone starting out with containerizing every app possible, Docker Compose is frequently used when setting up a structured deployment with multiple components. I have used Compose for a few years now (after migrating from docker run commands), however, with my day-to-day work in Kubernetes it made no sense to continue learning and developing…
For better network observability and security it’s a great idea to run a professional/enterprise firewall that can greatly expand the capabilities of your network beyond the functionality of router/modems supplied by your ISP. Components Buying a prebuilt appliance can get you up and running quickly with manufacturer support, however, 10Gb capable machines can run many…
As with everything this year, my cloud costs have been ever increasing to the point where building a locally hosted instance was becoming more attractive. I have been renting a dedicated Hetzner server for over six years at this point, which runs all my containerized self-hosted apps, stores personal data and backups, and is my…