The Update Routine
A practical guide to keeping a multi-node Proxmox cluster, Talos Kubernetes, Synology, pfSense, and Docker services updated — rolling upgrade strategy, Renovate automation, and a cadence that doesn't consume your weekends.
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6 posts
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pfSense Boot Troubleshooting
Three separate failures from a single accidental reboot — CAM disk detection delay, serial console locking the keyboard out, and NIC enumeration mismatch. Documented as it happened.
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Running OpenClaw as an Infrastructure Agent
How I replaced my custom merox-agent Telegram bot with OpenClaw — an open-source personal AI assistant that manages my Kubernetes cluster, Docker services, and GitOps repo from my phone.
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From Rack to Cloud — My Infrastructure in 2026
A full breakdown of my infrastructure in 2026 — Proxmox cluster, Talos Kubernetes, GitOps with Flux, Oracle Cloud VPS, Tailscale mesh, and a full DR plan.
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Smart Home Journey
How I built a fully automated smart home with Alexa, Home Assistant, Broadlink, and Philips Hue — routines, integrations, and running Linux scripts from HA based on GPS location.
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Setting Up Dell R720 Server in the Home Lab
How I integrated a Dell PowerEdge R720 into my homelab — fan control via IPMItool, firmware updates, Proxmox migration over NFS, RAID storage, and UPS integration with PowerPanel.