Homelab Projects
Hands-on experimentation with enterprise technologies, virtualization, and network infrastructure in my personal lab environment
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Proxmox Virtualization Cluster
Built a multi-node Proxmox VE cluster for running virtual machines and containers. Configured shared storage, high availability, and automated backups for a production-like environment.
Infrastructure Specs:
- 3-node Proxmox cluster
- Shared ZFS storage pool
- HA-enabled critical VMs
- Automated backup system
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pfSense Network Security Gateway
Deployed pfSense as the main firewall and router for my homelab. Configured VLANs, VPN access, intrusion detection/prevention, and comprehensive network monitoring for secure segmentation.
Network Features:
- Multi-VLAN segmentation
- WireGuard VPN server
- Snort IDS/IPS
- pi-hole ad blocking
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NetAlertX Monitoring Dashboard
Implementing NetAlertX for comprehensive network device monitoring and alerting. Tracking connected devices, detecting network changes, and receiving real-time notifications for security events and anomalies.
Monitoring Features:
- Real-time device detection
- Network topology mapping
- Automated alert notifications
- Historical device tracking
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MagicMirror² Smart Display & Custom Slideshow Module
Built a wall-mounted MagicMirror² smart display and developed a custom slideshow module to solve layout and rendering limitations in existing solutions. The module delivers smooth crossfades, centered image rendering, and reliable shuffle logic.
Project Highlights:
- Custom MMM-RandomSlideshow module
- Smooth crossfade transitions
- Centered, fixed-size image rendering
- Non-repeating shuffle algorithm
- Mini Pc server smart display
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Windows Active Directory Lab
Created a complete Windows Server environment simulating an enterprise Active Directory infrastructure. Includes domain controllers, file servers, group policies, and centralized authentication.
Lab Environment:
- 2 Domain Controllers (HA)
- Windows Server 2022
- Group Policy management
- Certificate Services (PKI)
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Proxmox Backup Server – Scheduled Backups
Implemented automated scheduled backups for all critical VMs using Proxmox Backup Server. Configured datastore retention policies, nightly backup jobs, and validated restore procedures to ensure reliable disaster recovery.
Lab Environment:
- Proxmox VE Cluster
- Dedicated PBS Mini PC
- Nightly or Weekly Snapshot Backups
- Retention Policies (Daily/Weekly/Monthly)