Nate Lord

Homelab Cluster Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana

Introduction Monitoring and observability are crucial aspects of managing any Kubernetes cluster, whether in a production environment or a homelab. Prometheus and Grafana are two of the most popular open-source tools for collecting, storing, and visualizing metrics. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the process of setting up Prometheus and Grafana on your

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Homelab Kubernetes Setup

Introduction Kubernetes has become the go-to platform for managing containerized applications at scale. However, setting up a full Kubernetes cluster can be resource-intensive and complex, especially if you’re experimenting in a homelab environment. Enter MicroK8s, a lightweight, zero-configuration Kubernetes distribution that is perfect for smaller environments, like a Raspberry Pi cluster. In this blog post,

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Building Your Ultimate Homelab with a 12U Open Frame Rack and 16 Raspberry Pis

Introduction In the ever-evolving world of technology, having a personal homelab is a fantastic way to experiment, learn, and hone your IT skills. Whether you’re a software developer, a sysadmin, or just a tech enthusiast, a homelab allows you to create a controlled environment for testing new software, simulating networks, or hosting personal projects. One

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