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Log Like a Pro: The Open-Source Stack That Scales from NUCs to Racks
Your homelab is only as reliable as your observability. Ever SSH'd into a box at 2 a.m. to chase a ghost container? This guide shows you how to build a lightweight, production‑grade logging and monitoring stack using open‑source tools that run great on modest hardware. The payoff: fewer mystery outages, faster troubleshooting, smarter capacity planning, and dashboards your friends will actually want to see. We'll keep it zero‑fluff and practical. You'll get a clear mental model of how Prometheus, Alloy, Loki, cAdvisor, and Grafana fit together, why they're a sweet spot for homelabs, and when to consider alternatives. I'll point...
Docker System Maintenance Guide
Like any sound long-running system, such as a generator or your long-running containers, there's always some maintenance that you should consider (and should be scheduled, too!). Without this maintenance, you might find the performance degrades over time or experience outright failures. In this post, we will explore some of these maintenance tasks you should consider to get a better handle on the docker engine you are running and ensure you're getting the most out of it.
Installing Slackware packages on Unraid
Unraid is a handy software if you need a NAS or a simple computing server for containers and VMs. But unlike other Linux operating systems, it does not come with a package manager that allows you to install any packages you need due to the in-memory nature of the Unraid operating system. This article will cover how to install packages on your Unraid server using Slackware packages to install them on your machine for one-time or permanent use, depending on your needs. Unlock the Full Potential of Unraid! Sign up for our FREE 5-week email course to learn pro tips, tricks, and...
