self-hosted Archives

Deploy Unleash on Docker: Self-Host Feature Flags for Zero-Downtime Feature Control and A/B Testing

July 21, 2026

Learn how to self-host Unleash on Docker to implement feature flags and A/B testing without redeploying your production apps. This guide covers a 5-minute quick start, SDK integration in Python and Node.js, gradual rollouts, variant-based A/B testing, and production hardening tips — written from real incident experience.

HomeLab

Ditch the Monthly Fees: Self-Host Listmonk on Docker for Your HomeLab

July 19, 2026

Tired of Mailchimp's rising costs? Follow this guide to self-host Listmonk on Docker. Learn to set up PostgreSQL, configure SMTP, and manage your own email marketing with zero subscriber limits.

HomeLab

Self-Hosted S3-Compatible Storage: Run MinIO on Docker for HomeLab Backups and Media

July 17, 2026

MinIO is an S3-compatible object storage server you can run on Docker, replacing AWS S3 for HomeLab backups, media, and app data. This guide covers setup, IAM configuration, tool integration, and production tips from hands-on experience.

Running Mixtral and Qwen-MoE Locally: High-Performance AI on Consumer Gear

July 17, 2026

Run GPT-4 class models on your own desk. This guide shows you how to use Ollama to deploy Mixtral and Qwen-MoE models locally, with specific tips for VRAM optimization.

HomeLab

Ditch the Cloud: Self-Host ntfy on Docker for Instant Lab Alerts

July 17, 2026

Tired of missing critical server alerts? Learn how to self-host ntfy on Docker for a private, lightning-fast notification system that works with any script or HomeLab service.

DevOps

Stop Wasting RAM: Building a Lightweight CI/CD Pipeline with Drone and Gitea

July 16, 2026

Tired of Jenkins eating your RAM? Learn how to build a high-performance, self-hosted CI/CD pipeline using Drone CI and Gitea on Docker. Perfect for VPS environments.

HomeLab

Self-Host NocoDB: Turn Your Docker Volumes into a Private Airtable Clone

July 16, 2026

Ditch the spreadsheets. Learn how to deploy NocoDB on Docker for a self-hosted, no-code database that makes HomeLab inventory and task management effortless.

Security

Building a Self-Hosted EDR with osquery on Linux: Monitor Processes, Network, and File Changes Using SQL

June 30, 2026

osquery lets you query your Linux system like a database — every process, network socket, and file event becomes a SQL row. After six months running it in production as a self-hosted EDR, here is a complete setup guide covering installation, scheduled monitoring queries, file integrity detection, and a simple alert pipeline.

HomeLab

Self-Hosted CalDAV/CardDAV Server with Radicale on Docker: Sync Calendars and Contacts Without Google or iCloud

June 30, 2026

Set up Radicale on Docker to privately sync CalDAV calendars and CardDAV contacts across iPhone, Android, and desktop — no Google account or iCloud required. Includes Nginx reverse proxy, bcrypt authentication, and long-term production tips.

Networking

Self-Hosted VoIP PBX with FreePBX and Asterisk on Linux: From Zero to Working SIP Trunk

June 30, 2026

Running your own VoIP PBX with FreePBX and Asterisk cuts costs sharply and puts you in full control of your phone system. This guide covers installation on Linux, connecting a SIP trunk to the outside world, setting up internal extensions, and fixing the one-way audio problem that catches almost every first-time build.