Resources
Here’s a list of resources I used during my homelab building journey.
Youtube Channels
01
Techno Tim
https://www.youtube.com/@TechnoTim
One of the most popular channels for homelab content, focusing on self-hosting, Docker, Kubernetes, and various open-source projects.
02
Christian Lempa
https://www.youtube.com/@christianlempa
Covers a wide range of IT topics, including DevOps, automation, Proxmox, and various homelab setups.
03
Craft Computing
https://www.youtube.com/@CraftComputing
Known for its detailed reviews of server hardware, mini PCs, and building various homelab systems.
04
Lawrence Systems
https://www.youtube.com/@LawrenceSystems
Provides professional insights into network infrastructure, virtualization, and cybersecurity, often applicable to homelabs.
05
DB Tech
https://www.youtube.com/@DBTechYT
Covers self-hosting, open-source software, and various Linux-based projects suitable for a homelab environment.
06
VirtualizationHowto
https://www.youtube.com/@VirtualizationHowto
You will find all types of technology topics covered here such as Cloud, Enterprise virtualization, Kubernetes, Containers, Networking, Home lab environments, and just all around nerd stuff!
Websites and Blogs
01
Reddit – r/homelab
https://www.reddit.com/r/homelab
Welcome to your friendly /r/homelab, where techies and sysadmin from everywhere are welcome to share their labs, projects, builds, etc.
02
Reddit – r/selfhosted
https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted
A place to share, discuss, discover, assist with, gain assistance for, and critique self-hosted alternatives to our favorite web apps, web services, and online tools.
03
Awesome Selfhosted
https://awesome-selfhosted.net
Self-hosting is the practice of hosting and managing applications on your own server(s) instead of consuming from SaaSS providers.
04
Open Alternatives
A curated collection of the best open source alternatives to everyday SaaS products. Save money with reliable tools hand-picked for you.
05
Noted
Noted is an independent publication that took its first steps in April 2022. Our main areas of interest orbit around Home Lab, Self Hosting, Security, and all things Open Source or free software, often referred to as FOSS.
06
Proxmox VE Helper Scripts
https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts
Proxmox Helper Scripts are an open-source project aimed at automating and optimizing routine tasks in Proxmox VE. Get your app running in LXC in seconds.
07
Selfh.st
A directory of self-hosted software and alternatives for easy browsing and discovery. Latest collection of self-hosted apps and companion apps.