Welcome to Buildthehomelab

Exploring home lab setups, server configurations, networking solutions, and DIY tech projects for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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About the Channel

Welcome to buildthehomelab!

Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! We're Bob, a DevSecOps professional with over a decade of experience in the industry. After years of building, breaking, and securing enterprise systems, we've created this channel to share our passion for homelabs with you.

What We're All About

At buildthehomelab, we believe that running a powerful, secure homelab shouldn't require a PhD in computer science or a corporate budget. Our mission is simple: to make homelab technology accessible to everyone while ensuring it's both highly automated and secure.

What You'll Find Here

  • Beginner-Friendly Tutorials: Whether you're setting up your first Raspberry Pi or expanding an existing lab, we break down complex concepts into manageable steps.
  • Automation Deep-Dives: Learn how to spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time on what matters with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated monitoring.
  • Security Best Practices: Discover how to protect your homelab with the same enterprise-grade security techniques we've implemented throughout our career.
  • Real-World Projects: Follow along as we build practical solutions for home media servers, network monitoring, personal clouds, and more.

Why DevSecOps Matters for Homelabs

Our background in DevSecOps isn't just a professional achievement—it's the foundation of our approach to homelabs. By integrating development, operations, and security from the start, you'll build systems that are not only functional but resilient and protected.

Join Our Community

This channel isn't just about watching—it's about doing. We encourage you to follow along, ask questions, and share your own homelab journeys in the comments. Together, we'll build a community where knowledge flows freely and everyone can level up their tech skills.

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Ready to transform your home technology game? Let's get started!

Our Equipment

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Main Server

GIGABYTE GA-X99P-SLI
128GB RAM
Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2650 v4

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Networking

Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro
24-Port PoE Switch
6x Access Points

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Storage

Synology
5x 14TB
16GB RAM Upgrade

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Recording Setup

Sony A6400 Camera
Rode VideoMic Pro+
Elgato Key Light
Elgato Cam Link 4K

Our Tools

Useful resources we've developed to help you plan and build your homelab setup.

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RAID Storage Planner

Plan your storage setup with our interactive RAID calculator. Optimize for capacity, performance, and redundancy based on your specific needs.

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Get in Touch

Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to us on social media or via email.

Email: [email protected]