What is Self-Hosting? 🤔

Self-hosting is the practice of locally running and managing applications instead of relying on third-party providers. This approach gives you complete control over your data and services, enhancing privacy and customization options.

Homelabs: Your Personal Playground 🧪🖥️

A homelab is a personal laboratory at home where you can experiment with hardware, software, and networking. It's an excellent way to learn about system administration, networking, and various technologies in a safe, controlled environment.

Benefits of Homelabs:

Public Cloud Labs: Scalability and Flexibility ☁️🚀

Public cloud labs leverage cloud services like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure to create virtual environments for learning and experimentation. They offer the advantage of scalability and access from anywhere without the need for physical hardware.

Advantages of Public Cloud Labs:

Popular Self-Hosted Applications 🔥

Here are some examples of applications you can self-host:

Nextcloud 📁

A self-hosted productivity platform for file sharing, collaboration, and communication.

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Plex 🎬

A media server that organizes and streams your personal media collection.

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GitLab 🦊

A complete DevOps platform for version control, CI/CD, and more.

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Additional Resources 📚

For an extensive list of self-hosted applications and resources, check out the awesome-selfhosted GitHub repository:

Explore Awesome-Selfhosted 🚀

Getting Started 🏁

Ready to dive into the world of self-hosting? Here are some steps to get you started:

  1. Choose your platform: Decide between a homelab or cloud-based setup
  2. Select your hardware or cloud provider
  3. Install a Linux distribution (like Ubuntu Server or Proxmox)
  4. Learn basic system administration and networking concepts
  5. Start with simple applications and gradually increase complexity
  6. Join online communities for support and knowledge sharing