Tutorials
In-depth technical tutorials, guides, and infrastructure best practices.
Proxmox Hardware Planning: Pick the Right CPU, RAM, NVMe, and Network
Plan Proxmox hardware based on your virtual machines, not only the host. Choose a CPU with virtualization support, leave enough RAM for each VM and container, use fast NVMe storage, and add faster or separate network links as your storage and traffic grow.
MikroTik Dual WAN Failover Setup for Home and Small Office Internet
Dual WAN failover switches to backup internet when the main link fails. Set route priority, enable gateway checks, and test it.
Best VPS for GitLab Self-Managed: When a Small Team Should Leave GitHub SaaS
Move from GitHub SaaS to self-managed GitLab when your team needs full control over code, CI, and data. For a small team, start with a VPS that has enough RAM, fast NVMe storage, and separate CI runners.
How to Access Your Home Network Behind CGNAT with MikroTik RouterOS
CGNAT blocks direct remote access to your home network. Use WireGuard with a small VPS as the public server, then connect your MikroTik to it from inside your network.
Choose the Right Infrastructure for Speech and Voice AI
Choose speech AI infrastructure based on model size, user count, and response speed. Use GPUs with enough VRAM, fast storage for models, and low-latency networking for real-time voice apps.
Prioritize Remote Work Traffic on Your MikroTik Router
Use MikroTik queues to give video calls and work apps higher priority than downloads. This keeps remote work stable when your internet link is busy.
Crypto Payments for Hosting: Real Benefits and Risks
Crypto payments can lower fees and help global customers pay for hosting. The risks are price changes, wrong wallet addresses, and refunds that must be handled manually.
How to Port Forward on MikroTik for CCTV, Plex, NAS, and Game Servers
Port forwarding sends internet traffic to a device on your local network. Use a dst-nat rule, allow only needed ports, and secure every exposed service.
VPS Requirements for Immich Photo and Video Libraries
For Immich, choose a VPS with at least 4 CPU cores, 8 GB RAM, and enough storage for your library plus thumbnails. Keep the database on a fast local SSD or NVMe storage.
Build Your Own S3-Compatible Object Storage on Bare Metal with MinIO
Deploy MinIO on bare metal to create private, high-performance S3-compatible storage using your own disks and infrastructure.
Plausible vs Umami vs Matomo: Which Self-Hosted Analytics Stack Should You Run?
Choose Umami for a simple setup, Plausible for privacy-first reports, or Matomo for deeper tracking. Run the one that matches your data needs and server resources.
MikroTik IPv6 Setup for Home Internet: Prefix Delegation, Firewall, and DNS
Request an IPv6 prefix from your ISP, assign it to your home network, and advertise it to devices. Allow ICMPv6, block unwanted WAN traffic, and share DNS through router advertisements.