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2025

Migrating Longhorn Backup from MinIO to Garage

A step-by-step guide to migrating Longhorn backup storage from MinIO to Garage after MinIO discontinued their Docker images.

October 27, 2025
4 min read

storage
docker
homelab
backup
SSH Hardening - Securing Your Linux Servers

Complete guide to hardening SSH on production Linux servers. Learn practical techniques I've implemented across enterprise environments to secure remote access, prevent brute-force attacks, and maintain compliance with security standards.

October 6, 2025
16 min read
6 subposts

infrastructure
ssh
linux
cybersecurity
Restoring from Longhorn Backups

Oops, My App Died! The Complete Guide to Rescuing Kubernetes Applications from Longhorn Backups in MinIO

September 11, 2025
5 min read

infrastructure
kubernetes
backup
storage
Complete Homelab Tour 2025

Detailed homelab setup guide featuring Proxmox virtualization, Talos Kubernetes, automated backups, and real world lessons from years of self-hosting experience.

July 2, 2025
10 min read

infrastructure
homelab
kubernetes
flux
proxmox
SMB Authentication with AD on Linux

Comprehensive step-by-step tutorial for setting up SMB/CIFS file sharing with Active Directory authentication on Linux servers. Covers SSSD, Samba, Kerberos configuration, troubleshooting, and security best practices.

June 1, 2025
8 min read

experimental
sssd
winbind
smb
Networking Specialist: My CCNA Journey

Follow my complete journey from networking beginner to CCNA certified professional - including study methods, practical labs, challenges, and how this certification opened doors to cybersecurity opportunities.

May 2, 2025
4 min read

career
ccna
networking
cisco