mettlifeJun 19, 2025

Today I am starting my #homelab journey on #linux. I have never worked with #linux before but read a lot to prepare. So far my setup will look something like this:

Homelab running Ubuntu server with cockpit, as well as XFCE with xrdp for Remote Desktop to ease myself into using #linux. I am planning on running Plex, Immich, Pihole, and Home Assistant in the beginning, setting up one after another in that order.

Any tips & tricks or thoughts that can help me on this journey?

Wish me luck..

Show threadRune 🇨🇦Jun 19, 2025
@mettlife
1. Good, up to date documentation of your setup will save you a lot of time and worry.
2. Make sure you have (tested) backups and a disaster recovery plan (how to restore / rebuild when things inevitably go wrong) as they will be required, but you won't know when.
2a. RAID is not Backup.
3. https://awesome-selfhosted.net/
4. https://selfh.st/apps/
5. The rabbit hole goes deep.
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Show threadmettlife
@rune thank you, appreciate the additional resources!
Jun 19, 2025 at 11:19amWeb