https://prohomelab.com/en/Recent content in ProHomeLab — a blog about self-hosting and homelab on ProHomeLab – everything about homelab and self-hostingHugo -- gohugo.ioenpavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)&copy; 2025-2026 Stilicho2011. All Rights Reserved.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/author-collaboration/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/author-collaboration/<p><strong>ProHomeLab is open to authors who want to share their knowledge and practical experience in the world of homelabbing.</strong></p> <p>If you&rsquo;re building your own home infrastructure, experimenting with servers, virtualization, containers, networking, NAS, monitoring, or automation, I&rsquo;d love to feature your experience on the site.</p> <p>It doesn&rsquo;t matter how big your home lab is. What matters isn&rsquo;t the number of servers in the rack, but <strong>real experience, interesting solutions, and knowledge worth sharing with others</strong>.</p> <h2 class="relative group">What you can write about <div id="what-you-can-write-about" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#what-you-can-write-about" aria-label="Anchor">#</a> </span> </h2> <p>The topics ProHomeLab covers are fairly broad. For example:</p>https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/postiz-youtube-vk-rutube/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/postiz-youtube-vk-rutube/I set up self-hosted Postiz and try to connect it to YouTube, VK, and RuTube - walking through the real steps, the required env variables, and known bugs. In the end, out of three platforms, only one works reliably, and I honestly explain why.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/portainer-to-komodo/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/portainer-to-komodo/A step-by-step guide to installing Komodo as a Portainer alternative: docker-compose, MongoDB, bind mounts instead of volumes, login via Authentik (OIDC), and connecting additional hosts via Periphery.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/traefik-middlewares-overview/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/traefik-middlewares-overview/Middleware is the second most important building block of Traefik after routers. In this article I break down what it is, why it&rsquo;s needed, how it&rsquo;s applied, what a chain is, and I go through all the middlewares from the open-source version of Traefik with the configuration examples I use myself.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/traefik-in-lxc-part-1/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/traefik-in-lxc-part-1/A detailed guide to installing and configuring Traefik in an LXC container to set up a reverse proxy. Covers Docker setup, routing configuration, SSL integration, and recommendations for managing web traffic.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/proxmox-backup-server-4-2-installation-guide/Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/proxmox-backup-server-4-2-installation-guide/A complete guide to installing and configuring Proxmox Backup Server 4.2.0 for building a reliable backup system for Proxmox VE virtual machines and containers.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/grimmory/Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/grimmory/A detailed walkthrough for installing and configuring Grimmory: deploying it in Docker, adding books, organizing your library, and using the built-in web reader.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/memos/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/memos/We go through installing and configuring Memos - a minimalist self-hosted app for quick notes and a personal journal. I&rsquo;ll show how to run it in Docker, its core features, how to organize notes, and homelab use cases.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-reputaion-policy/Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-reputaion-policy/A step-by-step setup of the Reputation Policy and GeoIP in Authentik for restricting access by IP reputation and country, with a breakdown of typical protection scenarios.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-email-notifications/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-email-notifications/A step-by-step guide to setting up email notifications in Authentik: connecting SMTP, enabling event notifications, configuring email templates, and verifying delivery.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-disable-passwords-2fa/Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-disable-passwords-2fa/A step-by-step guide to disabling passwords and two-factor authentication for local Authentik users: setting up the authentication flow, stages, policies, and recommendations for safe usehttps://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-cloudflare-turnstile/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-cloudflare-turnstile/A detailed guide to setting up Cloudflare Turnstile - a modern alternative to CAPTCHA for protecting login, registration, and password recovery forms without degrading the user experience.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-two-factor-authentication/Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-two-factor-authentication/A guide to setting up two-factor authentication in Authentik using TOTP and WebAuthn, covering flows, stages, and security best practices.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-enrollment-invitation/Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-enrollment-invitation/A guide to setting up the enrollment and invitation flow in Authentik: registering new users, invitations, stages, flows, and access policies.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-password-recovery/Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-password-recovery/A detailed guide to setting up password recovery in Authentik, covering flows, stages, and policies, along with recommendations for protecting against username enumeration attacks.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/linkwarden-vs-karakeep/Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/linkwarden-vs-karakeep/A detailed comparison of Karakeep and Linkwarden - self-hosted bookmark and link archive managers. We break down features, differences, architecture, a comparison table, and recommendations for homelab and DevOps.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/update-linux-server/Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/update-linux-server/A detailed guide to safely upgrading Debian, Ubuntu Server, and Fedora Server distributions, with command exampleshttps://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-setup/Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-setup/A detailed overview of the initial setup of Authentik - an open source system for centralized authentication and authorization (IdP/SSO). We&rsquo;ll walk through the very first steps of setting up Authentik.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-overview-proxy-oidc/Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-overview-proxy-oidc/A detailed explanation of how Authentik&rsquo;s Proxy Provider adds authentication and SSO to any application. A simple flow diagram, key concepts, and usage examples.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/opnsense-history/Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/opnsense-history/The history of the creation and development of OPNsense - a branch of the pfSense project that became an independent and actively developed open-source solution. We look at the reasons for the fork, the philosophy of the project, key stages of development, and how OPNsense differs from other open-source routers.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/split-dns/Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/split-dns/Split DNS - configuring domain names with different resolution for the internal network and the internet. Operating principles, advantages, and usage examples.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/diun-docker-update-notifications/Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/diun-docker-update-notifications/A detailed guide to installing and configuring Diun for tracking Docker image updates. Covers deployment steps, integration with notification services, and monitoring automation, so you can update your containers on time and improve system security.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/trilium-vs-obsidian/Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/trilium-vs-obsidian/A detailed comparison of Obsidian and TriliumNext: two powerful systems for organizing notes and a personal knowledge base. Which one should you choose for your workflow?https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/trilium/Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/trilium/A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Trilium for organizing notes and knowledge bases on a personal server. Covers installation via Docker, web interface setup, users, and recommendations for effective note management.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/vaultwarden/Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/vaultwarden/A step-by-step guide to installing Vaultwarden - a lightweight self-hosted version of Bitwarden. From a basic docker-compose to an advanced configuration with SSO and push notifications.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-overview/Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-overview/A detailed overview of Authentik - an open-source system for centralized authentication and authorization (IdP/SSO). We&rsquo;ll cover why IAM solutions are needed, the architecture, key features, and a comparison with alternatives.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/mealie/Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/mealie/A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Mealie for managing recipes on your own server. Covers installation via Docker, database setup, the web interface and mobile access, integration with external recipe sources, plus the new AI features (importing recipes from video) and unit standardization.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/merge-local-lvm-and-local/Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/merge-local-lvm-and-local/A step-by-step guide to merging the local-lvm and local storages in Proxmox into a single logical storage. Covers the commands and settings that help you use space more efficiently and simplify management of virtual machines and containers.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/proxmox-cluster-types/Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/proxmox-cluster-types/An overview of the main types of storage in Proxmox with support for High Availability (HA). Covers local-lvm, Ceph, NFS, and other solutions, their advantages and limitations, plus recommendations for choosing a reliable and scalable cluster.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/proxmox-cluster/Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/proxmox-cluster/A detailed guide to building and configuring a cluster in Proxmox. Covers steps for joining multiple nodes, setting up highly available virtual machines and containers, plus basic recommendations for cluster management and monitoring.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/postgres-p-1/Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/postgres-p-1/A detailed guide to installing and configuring PostgreSQL on a server. Covers installation steps, creating users and databases, setting up backups, and basic security for stable and reliable operation.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/totp-webauthn-passwordless/Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/totp-webauthn-passwordless/A detailed look at TOTP, WebAuthn, passkeys, and Passwordless Login: how they work, their strengths and weaknesses, and recommendations for choosing the right technology for logging into your services.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authelia-docker-install/Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authelia-docker-install/A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Authelia in Docker - deployment, 2FA configuration, Traefik integration via forwardAuth, and a breakdown of the main config parameters.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/upgrade-proxmox8-to-proxmox9/Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/upgrade-proxmox8-to-proxmox9/A step-by-step guide to safely migrating from Proxmox 8 to version 9. Covers server preparation, backups, package upgrades, and compatibility checks for virtual machines and containers to minimize downtime.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/sso-comparison/Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/sso-comparison/A comparative overview of popular authentication solutions: Authelia, Authentik, Keycloak, and Zitadel. Covers the capabilities, pros and cons of each service, use-case scenarios, and recommendations for choosing the right tool for home or corporate use.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/traefik-in-docker/Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/traefik-in-docker/A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Traefik in Docker to set up a reverse proxy and manage web traffic. Covers container configuration, routing, SSL integration, and recommendations for managing web services.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/cloud-init-install-in-proxmox/Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/cloud-init-install-in-proxmox/A detailed guide to setting up CloudInit for automatic server configuration. Covers key files, parameters, and examples for quickly deploying Linux systems with minimal effort.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/linkwarden/Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/linkwarden/A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Linkwarden for securely managing your links. Covers server installation, user setup, browser and mobile device integration, and basic security settings.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/fedora-server-42-in-proxmox/Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/fedora-server-42-in-proxmox/A detailed guide to installing and configuring Fedora Server 42. Covers the main steps: installing the system, configuring users, network services, and a baseline configuration for a secure and stable server.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/ssl-termination-in-proxmox/Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/ssl-termination-in-proxmox/A detailed guide to setting up SSL in Proxmox for secure access to the web interface and API. Covers certificate generation and installation, HTTPS setup, and recommendations for maintaining cluster security.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/router-virtualization-pros-and-cons/Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/router-virtualization-pros-and-cons/An overview of the advantages and disadvantages of virtualizing a router (OPNsense, pfSense, MikroTik CHR) in Proxmox VE - when it&rsquo;s worth it and when it&rsquo;s better to keep dedicated hardware.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/dns-over-https-setup-in-opnsense/Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/dns-over-https-setup-in-opnsense/A step-by-step guide to configuring DNS over HTTPS (DoT) in OPNsense for secure and encrypted domain name resolution. Covers configuring DNS services, setting up certificates, and verifying operation on client devices.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/dns-over-tls-setup-in-opnsense/Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/dns-over-tls-setup-in-opnsense/Learn how to set up secure DNS over TLS in OPNsense using the built-in Unbound DNS server. A step-by-step guide with configuration and recommendationshttps://prohomelab.com/en/posts/kea-dhcp-setup-in-opnsense/Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/kea-dhcp-setup-in-opnsense/A detailed guide to installing and configuring Kea DHCP in OPNsense. Covers configuring DHCP servers, managing IP address ranges, setting up static assignments, and verifying network operation for reliable and flexible address allocation.https://prohomelab.com/en/about/Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/about/<p>Welcome to prohomelab.com — a website where experience and knowledge in homelab and IT infrastructure are collected and organized. If something is explained too quickly or not very systematically in a video, you&rsquo;ll find detailed guides and tutorials here:</p> <ul> <li>installation and configuration of server applications (Nextcloud, Proxmox, Docker, Traefik, and others)</li> <li>reviews of self-hosting solutions</li> <li>tips on virtualization, backups, security, and automation</li> </ul> <p>The project is not intended to be just a personal knowledge archive. It is also being built with the goal of becoming, together with the community, a knowledge base for beginners, aspiring developers, and anyone building their own IT infrastructure at home.</p>