# Homelab **URL:** https://community.learnlinux.tv/c/homelab/5.md [Latest](https://community.learnlinux.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.learnlinux.tv/categories.md) --- ## [About the Homelab category](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/about-the-homelab-category/11)
**Author:** [@jay](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/jay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/about-the-homelab-category/11 "2020-12-26T01:00:41Z")
Discussion regarding home server labs, configurations, and showing off your own awesome home server racks. --- ## [Scp problems I am having](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/scp-problems-i-am-having/5109)
**Author:** [@db1934](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/db1934)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/scp-problems-i-am-having/5109 "2026-09-07T15:25:01Z")
I am having problems coping files from one Raspberry Pi to the other. I have used the command in the past without any problems. Now I am getting this. scp links.php ssh web@172.16.x.x:/var/www/html/index.php web@172.1… --- ## [Jay's Recent Video Real-World Workflow](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/jays-recent-video-real-world-workflow/5063)
**Author:** [@ITspec](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/ITspec)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/jays-recent-video-real-world-workflow/5063 "2026-06-20T05:55:15Z")
Hi all — new to the forums here, and a longtime follower of Jay on YouTube. I appreciate the knowledge and enthusiasm he shares in his videos. I’m posting because I may be asking for something he doesn’t normally put ou… --- ## [TrueNAS VS. Proxmox](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/truenas-vs-proxmox/4772)
**Author:** [@tayray](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/tayray)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/truenas-vs-proxmox/4772 "2026-06-15T23:00:38Z")
I’m new to the homelab in all aspect. I do know a little about IT. So, with that been said. Should I learn Proxmox or TrueNAS? Or should I say which one I should start with first? I do get TrueNAS a little more then Prox… --- ## [Tips and tricks for a new homelab](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/tips-and-tricks-for-a-new-homelab/4745)
**Author:** [@tayray](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/tayray)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/tips-and-tricks-for-a-new-homelab/4745 "2026-06-05T20:55:24Z")
I’m using CentOS and Fedora. I want to run security cameras, media and use it for storage for my home and recording studio to share files from anywhere. My question is what list of software would I need to accomplish thi… --- ## [Setup 2 NAS with real time sync](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/setup-2-nas-with-real-time-sync/4410)
**Author:** [@MUHAMMED](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/MUHAMMED)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 9:13am UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/setup-2-nas-with-real-time-sync/4410 "2026-05-07T09:13:05Z")
There are 2 identical Synology NAS ( NAS-1 & NAS-2 ) . A computer stores data to NAS-1. I want to sync the data in the NAS-1 to NAS-2 by NAS-1 in real time. Is it possible to do it ? --- ## [Rsync backup to NTFS USB Drive](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/rsync-backup-to-ntfs-usb-drive/4979)
**Author:** [@rafal](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/rafal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 7:56am UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/rsync-backup-to-ntfs-usb-drive/4979 "2026-03-20T07:56:17Z")
Hi I’ve been running a homelab for some time now, with both successes and many failures :slightly\_smiling\_face: But it’s a lot of fun, so I’m not thinking about quitting anytime soon. One of the most important things f… --- ## [Proxmox split cm and vm bridges](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/proxmox-split-cm-and-vm-bridges/4866)
**Author:** [@mlwoolard](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/mlwoolard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/proxmox-split-cm-and-vm-bridges/4866 "2025-10-09T18:45:08Z")
Enjoy Jay’s videos and started dabbling with Proxmox. When I got to Lesson 13, I tried setting up a separate bridge for VMs. Not having a second router, I got a Linksys MX4300(LN1301) to hook up through a USB-C adapter. … --- ## [10 Linux Terminal Tip Video](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/10-linux-terminal-tip-video/4766)
**Author:** [@tayray](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/tayray)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/10-linux-terminal-tip-video/4766 "2025-06-27T15:57:48Z")
Do anyone have that .bash\_prompt file. I cannot find it. I need that file :tired\_face: :weary\_face: :sob:. It was in that dang video and i couldn’t write all down because the text was wrapping through the editor … --- ## [Docker container/image updates](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/docker-container-image-updates/4760)
**Author:** [@Mr\_McBride](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/Mr_McBride)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/docker-container-image-updates/4760 "2025-06-25T15:55:56Z")
I’ve been using ansible to update docker images, but I recently ran into some issues where the application was still reporting that an upgrade was available after updating the (latest) image. I’ve looked at watchtower a… --- ## [NUC Firewall configuration for OPNSense](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/nuc-firewall-configuration-for-opnsense/4594)
**Author:** [@Pete](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/Pete)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 11:02am UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/nuc-firewall-configuration-for-opnsense/4594 "2025-06-07T11:02:46Z")
Hello all! I am in the process of planning my future install of a transparent bridge firewall and I think I want to go with a 2.5Gb x 4 port device (not negotiable). I’m still shopping for a NUC manufacturer/model but I’… --- ## [I want advice for My First Homelab](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/i-want-advice-for-my-first-homelab/4618)
**Author:** [@Adanna](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/Adanna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/i-want-advice-for-my-first-homelab/4618 "2025-06-06T16:22:25Z")
Hey All, I have decided to start building my first homelab but also a little overwhelmed with all the choices out there. I have got an old Dell OptiPlex with 16GB RAM and a 500GB SSD just begging to be put to use. I am… --- ## [Reverse proxy for home automation](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/reverse-proxy-for-home-automation/4325)
**Author:** [@kazimierzkrauze](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/kazimierzkrauze)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/reverse-proxy-for-home-automation/4325 "2025-06-06T16:14:20Z")
Hi! I just installed home assistant on a raspberry pi and want to set it behind reverse proxy. So I installed nginx on my fedora server (running in a proxmox vm) and this is the config file: server { listen 80; … --- ## [Docker cmd to list all containers and what (docker) network they are using](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/docker-cmd-to-list-all-containers-and-what-docker-network-they-are-using/4713)
**Author:** [@Mr\_McBride](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/Mr_McBride)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/docker-cmd-to-list-all-containers-and-what-docker-network-they-are-using/4713 "2025-06-06T12:50:42Z")
docker ps --format "table {{.Names}}\\t{{.Networks}}" --- ## [Single use VM for CG workstation](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/single-use-vm-for-cg-workstation/4659)
**Author:** [@PunkMonk](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/PunkMonk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/single-use-vm-for-cg-workstation/4659 "2025-05-11T16:18:55Z")
What I’m trying to accomplish doesn’t seem to be covered anywhere. I’m a graphic artist and a gamer. Unfortunately many CG software packages upon purchasing a perpetual license have companies retracting that license wit… --- ## [Using Linux in amateur radio](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/using-linux-in-amateur-radio/4650)
**Author:** [@Gilberto\_Stefani](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/Gilberto_Stefani)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/using-linux-in-amateur-radio/4650 "2025-05-07T15:53:26Z")
Hello friends! I am a Linux Mint 22.1 user, I have installed a communication software between radio amateurs (JTDX), my call sign is PU2-YNE, in São Paulo, Brazil. I would like to know among all Linux users, if there is … --- ## [GNOME Boxes spice/share problem](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/gnome-boxes-spice-share-problem/4607)
**Author:** [@anth](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/anth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/gnome-boxes-spice-share-problem/4607 "2025-04-24T14:57:53Z")
Hi. First post here. I don’t know if this is the right forum, but “Homelab” was the closest I could think of. I have used GNOME Boxes for many years. it’s a great tool instead of distrohopping if you just want to test… --- ## [Jay's awesome desk on YouTube](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/jays-awesome-desk-on-youtube/4084)
**Author:** [@Tom999](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/Tom999)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/jays-awesome-desk-on-youtube/4084 "2025-04-11T17:29:55Z")
Jay’s new desk setup in his recent videos looks wonderful (and my wife agrees). I’d like to get something similar for my homelab. Is there any information about Jay’s setup: manufacturer, model, etc.? – Tom --- ## [Show idea: Proxmox VE and Ansible](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/show-idea-proxmox-ve-and-ansible/4509)
**Author:** [@kbcmdba](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/kbcmdba)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/show-idea-proxmox-ve-and-ansible/4509 "2025-02-27T17:00:06Z")
Hi Jay! I’d love to see you do a show on how to set up Proxmox VE with Ansible to be able to spawn new VMs. In my case, I’d rather use Ansible as a backup for production systems. While I know you’ve done that with Terra… --- ## [Nextcloud - Offline access and/or documentation for secure online access](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/nextcloud-offline-access-and-or-documentation-for-secure-online-access/4488)
**Author:** [@AlexNox](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/AlexNox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/nextcloud-offline-access-and-or-documentation-for-secure-online-access/4488 "2025-02-16T16:15:05Z")
Hello everyone, Here’s the issue I’m facing, and I’ll try to describe it as concisely as possible without leaving out any necessary details. On an old machine that’s no longer in use, I decided to set up a server on wh… --- ## [Proxmox host backup solutions?](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/proxmox-host-backup-solutions/4293)
**Author:** [@fm9000](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/fm9000)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 12:13am UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/proxmox-host-backup-solutions/4293 "2024-11-20T00:13:05Z")
Hello all, I have proxmox backup server backing up the vm and lxcs. I cannot find the preferred way to backup the hosts?! I have 2 proxmox servers running zfs not ceph. Currently researching Relax-and-Recover - Linux… --- ## [Proxmox and updates](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/proxmox-and-updates/4171)
**Author:** [@mason64](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/mason64)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/proxmox-and-updates/4171 "2024-09-24T20:36:12Z")
Am having some issues updating proxmox. I dont have a licence, am running on version 8.1.4 when i disable to enterprise updates and go to updates and click on refresh it says my system is up to date. when i google. late… --- ## [Ubuntu Server 24.04 vs Debian 12 for Headless Server Proxmox VM Template](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/ubuntu-server-24-04-vs-debian-12-for-headless-server-proxmox-vm-template/3924)
**Author:** [@johntdavis](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/johntdavis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/ubuntu-server-24-04-vs-debian-12-for-headless-server-proxmox-vm-template/3924 "2024-06-24T22:55:24Z")
Hello! I just watched Jay’s video on setting up an Ubuntu Server 24.04 install, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pln-tglFxwg . I’m still pretty new to this, and looking to set up a server VM that I can use as a templa… --- ## [Short Stack or Home Lab on a Budget](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/short-stack-or-home-lab-on-a-budget/3865)
**Author:** [@node](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/node)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/short-stack-or-home-lab-on-a-budget/3865 "2024-05-17T21:51:14Z")
Back in the day (when I was still a working stiff) I built out an AMD FX-8320 (8-core) system with 32GB of RAM and 3 or 4 TB of storage. This was my ESXi lab where I could replicate whatever I was working on at the offic… --- ## [Send the Homelab to the Attic](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/send-the-homelab-to-the-attic/3659)
**Author:** [@JohnReese](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/JohnReese)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/send-the-homelab-to-the-attic/3659 "2024-05-15T21:42:02Z")
Hey guys, I am in the process of rebuilding my network. The current setup is a Fresh Tomato router/access point running all traffic through a vpn. Then, I have an unmanaged tplink 24 port switch. For the new setup I… --- ## [Squid proxy. Thoughts sought](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/squid-proxy-thoughts-sought/3876)
**Author:** [@Avoca](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/Avoca)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 3:36am UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/squid-proxy-thoughts-sought/3876 "2024-05-10T03:36:15Z")
I’m considering installing Squid proxy for purely experimental/educational purposes. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Cheers --- ## [Kasm vs. VirtualBox](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/kasm-vs-virtualbox/3823)
**Author:** [@Avoca](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/Avoca)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 7:55am UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/kasm-vs-virtualbox/3823 "2024-05-08T07:55:34Z")
Having installed Kasm on my MacPro 5,1 Homelab and installing 4-5 different images, I think I prefer VirtualBox. Just wondering what other people’s preferences for virtualisation are and, possibly, why? Cheers Murray --- ## [Is a Local Deb mirror worth it?](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/is-a-local-deb-mirror-worth-it/3696)
**Author:** [@Witenite](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/Witenite)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/is-a-local-deb-mirror-worth-it/3696 "2024-05-05T16:14:52Z")
I am building out my home lab with multiple Debian VM’s. I am wondering if there is a good reason to have a local Deb mirror or have all my Debian systems pull from an official mirror. I have an ISP with 1500/150 and no… --- ## [Homelab Humor and Memes](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/homelab-humor-and-memes/1506)
**Author:** [@Buffy](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/Buffy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/homelab-humor-and-memes/1506 "2024-04-25T12:39:01Z")
Sometimes, we just need a smile… :smile\_cat: --- ## [Problem with nextcloud](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/problem-with-nextcloud/3808)
**Author:** [@kazimierzkrauze](https://community.learnlinux.tv/u/kazimierzkrauze)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.learnlinux.tv/t/problem-with-nextcloud/3808 "2024-04-19T20:22:40Z")
Hello! First I should apologize for any mistakes english is not my native language. I have some troubles with my nextcloud. I set up my server (Ubuntu 22.04) on an old asus laptop (15+yo) and installed nextcloud on it.… [Next page](https://community.learnlinux.tv/c/homelab/5.md?page=1)