Homelab (NAS + Self-Hosted Services)
Personal infrastructure build focused on storage reliability, private services, and hands-on systems administration.
What I Built
- Configured a personal NAS for media, backups, and home services.
- Deployed containerized apps for monitoring and dashboards.
- Set up a data logging + visualization stack for vehicle telemetry.
Hardware
Host: HP Laptop Notebook
Specs: CPU: Ryzen 3 2200u, No dedicated GPU, Ram: 8GB DDR4
Conectivity: 1GB Ethernet, 3x USB 3.0, 1x HDMI, 1xSD card reader
Internal Drive: WD Hard Drive 1TB
Storage: 1× WD Passport 4TB, 1× Seagate SlimBackup Plus 2TB
Software & Stack
OS: Lubuntu
Containers: Docker
Core Services: Jellyfin, TeslaMate, Grafana, MQTT, PostgreSQL (TeslaMate DB)
Key Outcomes
- Centralized storage for media and important files.
- Self-hosted services running reliably on my home network.
- Practical experience with networking, storage, and container operations.
Highlights
Telemetry Dashboard
Used TeslaMate to capture driving + charging data and Grafana dashboards to visualize trends over time.
Media Server
Jellyfin for organizing and streaming my library across devices (direct play + remote access as needed).
Service Hub
Homarr dashboard to keep all services organized with quick links and status visibility.
System Monitoring
DashDot for a clean overview of CPU, memory, storage, and system uptime at a glance.