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This repository holds the documentation for my home lab I've built up and guides for others wanting to build their own home network. Building your own home network is the best way to learn and can be much cheaper than you think.

Network Diagram

This is my current network configuration. I used Visio to create the diagram. NETWORK DIAGRAM.

Software Development Excellence

The best thing about having all of this equipment is being able to deliver high quality software. Every piece of software I write goes through my own Jenkins pipeline. This pipeline runs static code analysis tests to reduce the amount of bugs, vulnerabilities, and technical debt. I also write my own mocha security tests with Mocha to ensure my architecture is secure. Once all of these tests pass, the code gets merged into production, and automatically deployed. See the diagram. CODING PROCESS.

Deployment Process

My Hardware

Below is the hardware I use to run my home network. My network works great for my needs, but by no means could support several users. Building a network for enterprise use is a different beast. Define what you need and want from your home lab before even thinking about buying hardware. Do lots of research. Many hardware buying guides from bloggers and streamers spend way too much money. For example, if you are only going to store files and host your own website, it makes no sense to spend $3,000 on a server with 52 GB of RAM. It's tempting to buy the latest and greatest hardware. Always: 1.Ready 2.Aim 3.Fire

Networking Equipment

FunctionNameCost $
Router/FirewallUnifi USG112
SwitchUnifi 8 port POE Switch102
WifiUnifi UAC Pro120
Rack/Rails/Shelves18U 19"170

Server

FunctionNameCost $
ServerHP DL 380 G7100
RAMDDR3 SRAM 8GB x 616
CPUXeon E5645 2.4 Ghz x 216
Hard Drives10 K SAS HP 300GB x 620
External Storage8TB Seagate120
UPSTripp Lite 1500VA160

Wifi Hacking Practice

FunctionNameCost $
Router/WifiNetgear WNR1000v230
Wifi Hacking AdapterALFA Networks AWUS036H USB 500mW20
Victum ComputerDell 8GB 2.4 Gz Win 70

Configuration Guides(in progress)

LINK

Buying a Server and Hardware buying guide

Use this LINK to buy servers. It filters ebay for servers based on your inputs.
Reddit also has a great write-up for getting started
Reddit Guide

Here is a great guide for making your own home NAS
DIY NAS

Community

This is a really great community for seeing what others do. Great resource for building your own homelab. Becareful browsing this sub-reddit too much... it may make you buy expensive equipment.
Reddit Home Lab

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This repository holds the documentation for my home lab I've built up and guides for others wanting
to build their own home network. Building your own home network is the best way to learn and can be
much cheaper than you think.
Network Diagram
This is my current network configuration. I used Visio to create the diagram.
NETWORK DIAGRAM.
Software Development Excellence
The best thing about having all of this equipment is being able to deliver high quality software. Every piece of software I write goes through my own Jenkins pipeline. This pipeline runs static code analysis tests to reduce the amount of bugs, vulnerabilities, and technical debt. I also write my own mocha security tests with Mocha to ensure my architecture is secure. Once all of these tests pass, the code gets merged into production, and automatically deployed. See the diagram.
CODING PROCESS.
Deployment Process
My Hardware

Below is the hardware I use to run my home network. My network works great for my needs,
but by no means could support several users. Building a network for enterprise use is a different beast.
Define what you need and want from your home lab before even thinking about buying hardware. Do lots of research. Many hardware buying guides from bloggers and streamers spend way too much money. For example, if you are only going to store
files and host your own website, it makes no sense to spend $3,000 on a server with 52 GB of RAM.
It's tempting to buy the latest and greatest hardware. Always: 1.Ready 2.Aim 3.Fire
Networking Equipment
FunctionNameCost $
Router/FirewallUnifi USG112
SwitchUnifi 8 port POE Switch102
WifiUnifi UAC Pro120
Rack/Rails/Shelves18U 19"170
Server
FunctionNameCost $
ServerHP DL 380 G7100
RAMDDR3 SRAM 8GB x 616
CPUXeon E5645 2.4 Ghz x 216
Hard Drives10 K SAS HP 300GB x 620
External Storage8TB Seagate120
UPSTripp Lite 1500VA160
Wifi Hacking Practice
FunctionNameCost $
Router/WifiNetgear WNR1000v230
Wifi Hacking AdapterALFA Networks AWUS036H USB 500mW20
Victum ComputerDell 8GB 2.4 Gz Win 70
Configuration Guides(in progress)
LINK
Buying a Server and Hardware buying guide
Use this LINK to buy servers. It filters ebay for servers based on your inputs. 

Reddit also has a great write-up for getting started 
Reddit Guide
Here is a great guide for making your own home NAS 
DIY NAS
Community
This is a really great community for seeing what others do. Great resource for building your
own homelab. Becareful browsing this sub-reddit too much... it may make you buy expensive equipment. 
Reddit Home Lab
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This repository holds the documentation for my home lab I've built up and guides for others wanting
to build their own home network. Building your own home network is the best way to learn and can be
much cheaper than you think.
Network Diagram
This is my current network configuration. I used Visio to create the diagram.
NETWORK DIAGRAM.
Software Development Excellence
The best thing about having all of this equipment is being able to deliver high quality software. Every piece of software I write goes through my own Jenkins pipeline. This pipeline runs static code analysis tests to reduce the amount of bugs, vulnerabilities, and technical debt. I also write my own mocha security tests with Mocha to ensure my architecture is secure. Once all of these tests pass, the code gets merged into production, and automatically deployed. See the diagram.
CODING PROCESS.
Deployment Process
My Hardware

Below is the hardware I use to run my home network. My network works great for my needs,
but by no means could support several users. Building a network for enterprise use is a different beast.
Define what you need and want from your home lab before even thinking about buying hardware. Do lots of research. Many hardware buying guides from bloggers and streamers spend way too much money. For example, if you are only going to store
files and host your own website, it makes no sense to spend $3,000 on a server with 52 GB of RAM.
It's tempting to buy the latest and greatest hardware. Always: 1.Ready 2.Aim 3.Fire
Networking Equipment
FunctionNameCost $
Router/FirewallUnifi USG112
SwitchUnifi 8 port POE Switch102
WifiUnifi UAC Pro120
Rack/Rails/Shelves18U 19"170
Server
FunctionNameCost $
ServerHP DL 380 G7100
RAMDDR3 SRAM 8GB x 616
CPUXeon E5645 2.4 Ghz x 216
Hard Drives10 K SAS HP 300GB x 620
External Storage8TB Seagate120
UPSTripp Lite 1500VA160
Wifi Hacking Practice
FunctionNameCost $
Router/WifiNetgear WNR1000v230
Wifi Hacking AdapterALFA Networks AWUS036H USB 500mW20
Victum ComputerDell 8GB 2.4 Gz Win 70
Configuration Guides(in progress)
LINK
Buying a Server and Hardware buying guide
Use this LINK to buy servers. It filters ebay for servers based on your inputs. 

Reddit also has a great write-up for getting started 
Reddit Guide
Here is a great guide for making your own home NAS 
DIY NAS
Community
This is a really great community for seeing what others do. Great resource for building your
own homelab. Becareful browsing this sub-reddit too much... it may make you buy expensive equipment. 
Reddit Home Lab
About
This is the network diagrams, configuration guides, and hardware used for my home lab.
Topics
buyinghardware-buying-guidehomelablabnetsecnetwork-diagram
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This repository holds the documentation for my home lab I've built up and guides for others wanting
to build their own home network. Building your own home network is the best way to learn and can be
much cheaper than you think.
Network Diagram
This is my current network configuration. I used Visio to create the diagram.
NETWORK DIAGRAM.
Software Development Excellence
The best thing about having all of this equipment is being able to deliver high quality software. Every piece of software I write goes through my own Jenkins pipeline. This pipeline runs static code analysis tests to reduce the amount of bugs, vulnerabilities, and technical debt. I also write my own mocha security tests with Mocha to ensure my architecture is secure. Once all of these tests pass, the code gets merged into production, and automatically deployed. See the diagram.
CODING PROCESS.
Deployment Process
My Hardware

Below is the hardware I use to run my home network. My network works great for my needs,
but by no means could support several users. Building a network for enterprise use is a different beast.
Define what you need and want from your home lab before even thinking about buying hardware. Do lots of research. Many hardware buying guides from bloggers and streamers spend way too much money. For example, if you are only going to store
files and host your own website, it makes no sense to spend $3,000 on a server with 52 GB of RAM.
It's tempting to buy the latest and greatest hardware. Always: 1.Ready 2.Aim 3.Fire
Networking Equipment
FunctionNameCost $
Router/FirewallUnifi USG112
SwitchUnifi 8 port POE Switch102
WifiUnifi UAC Pro120
Rack/Rails/Shelves18U 19"170
Server
FunctionNameCost $
ServerHP DL 380 G7100
RAMDDR3 SRAM 8GB x 616
CPUXeon E5645 2.4 Ghz x 216
Hard Drives10 K SAS HP 300GB x 620
External Storage8TB Seagate120
UPSTripp Lite 1500VA160
Wifi Hacking Practice
FunctionNameCost $
Router/WifiNetgear WNR1000v230
Wifi Hacking AdapterALFA Networks AWUS036H USB 500mW20
Victum ComputerDell 8GB 2.4 Gz Win 70
Configuration Guides(in progress)
LINK
Buying a Server and Hardware buying guide
Use this LINK to buy servers. It filters ebay for servers based on your inputs. 

Reddit also has a great write-up for getting started 
Reddit Guide
Here is a great guide for making your own home NAS 
DIY NAS
Community
This is a really great community for seeing what others do. Great resource for building your
own homelab. Becareful browsing this sub-reddit too much... it may make you buy expensive equipment. 
Reddit Home Lab
About
This is the network diagrams, configuration guides, and hardware used for my home lab.
Topics
buyinghardware-buying-guidehomelablabnetsecnetwork-diagram
Resources
Readme
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This repository holds the documentation for my home lab I've built up and guides for others wanting
to build their own home network. Building your own home network is the best way to learn and can be
much cheaper than you think.
Network Diagram
This is my current network configuration. I used Visio to create the diagram.
NETWORK DIAGRAM.
Software Development Excellence
The best thing about having all of this equipment is being able to deliver high quality software. Every piece of software I write goes through my own Jenkins pipeline. This pipeline runs static code analysis tests to reduce the amount of bugs, vulnerabilities, and technical debt. I also write my own mocha security tests with Mocha to ensure my architecture is secure. Once all of these tests pass, the code gets merged into production, and automatically deployed. See the diagram.
CODING PROCESS.
Deployment Process
My Hardware

Below is the hardware I use to run my home network. My network works great for my needs,
but by no means could support several users. Building a network for enterprise use is a different beast.
Define what you need and want from your home lab before even thinking about buying hardware. Do lots of research. Many hardware buying guides from bloggers and streamers spend way too much money. For example, if you are only going to store
files and host your own website, it makes no sense to spend $3,000 on a server with 52 GB of RAM.
It's tempting to buy the latest and greatest hardware. Always: 1.Ready 2.Aim 3.Fire
Networking Equipment
FunctionNameCost $
Router/FirewallUnifi USG112
SwitchUnifi 8 port POE Switch102
WifiUnifi UAC Pro120
Rack/Rails/Shelves18U 19"170
Server
FunctionNameCost $
ServerHP DL 380 G7100
RAMDDR3 SRAM 8GB x 616
CPUXeon E5645 2.4 Ghz x 216
Hard Drives10 K SAS HP 300GB x 620
External Storage8TB Seagate120
UPSTripp Lite 1500VA160
Wifi Hacking Practice
FunctionNameCost $
Router/WifiNetgear WNR1000v230
Wifi Hacking AdapterALFA Networks AWUS036H USB 500mW20
Victum ComputerDell 8GB 2.4 Gz Win 70
Configuration Guides(in progress)
LINK
Buying a Server and Hardware buying guide
Use this LINK to buy servers. It filters ebay for servers based on your inputs. 

Reddit also has a great write-up for getting started 
Reddit Guide
Here is a great guide for making your own home NAS 
DIY NAS
Community
This is a really great community for seeing what others do. Great resource for building your
own homelab. Becareful browsing this sub-reddit too much... it may make you buy expensive equipment. 
Reddit Home Lab
About
This is the network diagrams, configuration guides, and hardware used for my home lab.
Topics
buyinghardware-buying-guidehomelablabnetsecnetwork-diagram
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Home Lab
This repository holds the documentation for my home lab I've built up and guides for others wanting
to build their own home network. Building your own home network is the best way to learn and can be
much cheaper than you think.
Network Diagram
This is my current network configuration. I used Visio to create the diagram.
NETWORK DIAGRAM.
Software Development Excellence
The best thing about having all of this equipment is being able to deliver high quality software. Every piece of software I write goes through my own Jenkins pipeline. This pipeline runs static code analysis tests to reduce the amount of bugs, vulnerabilities, and technical debt. I also write my own mocha security tests with Mocha to ensure my architecture is secure. Once all of these tests pass, the code gets merged into production, and automatically deployed. See the diagram.
CODING PROCESS.
Deployment Process
My Hardware

Below is the hardware I use to run my home network. My network works great for my needs,
but by no means could support several users. Building a network for enterprise use is a different beast.
Define what you need and want from your home lab before even thinking about buying hardware. Do lots of research. Many hardware buying guides from bloggers and streamers spend way too much money. For example, if you are only going to store
files and host your own website, it makes no sense to spend $3,000 on a server with 52 GB of RAM.
It's tempting to buy the latest and greatest hardware. Always: 1.Ready 2.Aim 3.Fire
Networking Equipment
FunctionNameCost $
Router/FirewallUnifi USG112
SwitchUnifi 8 port POE Switch102
WifiUnifi UAC Pro120
Rack/Rails/Shelves18U 19"170
Server
FunctionNameCost $
ServerHP DL 380 G7100
RAMDDR3 SRAM 8GB x 616
CPUXeon E5645 2.4 Ghz x 216
Hard Drives10 K SAS HP 300GB x 620
External Storage8TB Seagate120
UPSTripp Lite 1500VA160
Wifi Hacking Practice
FunctionNameCost $
Router/WifiNetgear WNR1000v230
Wifi Hacking AdapterALFA Networks AWUS036H USB 500mW20
Victum ComputerDell 8GB 2.4 Gz Win 70
Configuration Guides(in progress)
LINK
Buying a Server and Hardware buying guide
Use this LINK to buy servers. It filters ebay for servers based on your inputs. 

Reddit also has a great write-up for getting started 
Reddit Guide
Here is a great guide for making your own home NAS 
DIY NAS
Community
This is a really great community for seeing what others do. Great resource for building your
own homelab. Becareful browsing this sub-reddit too much... it may make you buy expensive equipment. 
Reddit Home Lab
About
This is the network diagrams, configuration guides, and hardware used for my home lab.
Topics
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This repository holds the documentation for my home lab I've built up and guides for others wanting
to build their own home network. Building your own home network is the best way to learn and can be
much cheaper than you think.
Network Diagram
This is my current network configuration. I used Visio to create the diagram.
NETWORK DIAGRAM.
Software Development Excellence
The best thing about having all of this equipment is being able to deliver high quality software. Every piece of software I write goes through my own Jenkins pipeline. This pipeline runs static code analysis tests to reduce the amount of bugs, vulnerabilities, and technical debt. I also write my own mocha security tests with Mocha to ensure my architecture is secure. Once all of these tests pass, the code gets merged into production, and automatically deployed. See the diagram.
CODING PROCESS.
Deployment Process
My Hardware

Below is the hardware I use to run my home network. My network works great for my needs,
but by no means could support several users. Building a network for enterprise use is a different beast.
Define what you need and want from your home lab before even thinking about buying hardware. Do lots of research. Many hardware buying guides from bloggers and streamers spend way too much money. For example, if you are only going to store
files and host your own website, it makes no sense to spend $3,000 on a server with 52 GB of RAM.
It's tempting to buy the latest and greatest hardware. Always: 1.Ready 2.Aim 3.Fire
Networking Equipment
FunctionNameCost $
Router/FirewallUnifi USG112
SwitchUnifi 8 port POE Switch102
WifiUnifi UAC Pro120
Rack/Rails/Shelves18U 19"170
Server
FunctionNameCost $
ServerHP DL 380 G7100
RAMDDR3 SRAM 8GB x 616
CPUXeon E5645 2.4 Ghz x 216
Hard Drives10 K SAS HP 300GB x 620
External Storage8TB Seagate120
UPSTripp Lite 1500VA160
Wifi Hacking Practice
FunctionNameCost $
Router/WifiNetgear WNR1000v230
Wifi Hacking AdapterALFA Networks AWUS036H USB 500mW20
Victum ComputerDell 8GB 2.4 Gz Win 70
Configuration Guides(in progress)
LINK
Buying a Server and Hardware buying guide
Use this LINK to buy servers. It filters ebay for servers based on your inputs. 

Reddit also has a great write-up for getting started 
Reddit Guide
Here is a great guide for making your own home NAS 
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Home Lab
This repository holds the documentation for my home lab I've built up and guides for others wanting
to build their own home network. Building your own home network is the best way to learn and can be
much cheaper than you think.
Network Diagram
This is my current network configuration. I used Visio to create the diagram.
NETWORK DIAGRAM.
Software Development Excellence
The best thing about having all of this equipment is being able to deliver high quality software. Every piece of software I write goes through my own Jenkins pipeline. This pipeline runs static code analysis tests to reduce the amount of bugs, vulnerabilities, and technical debt. I also write my own mocha security tests with Mocha to ensure my architecture is secure. Once all of these tests pass, the code gets merged into production, and automatically deployed. See the diagram.
CODING PROCESS.
Deployment Process
My Hardware

Below is the hardware I use to run my home network. My network works great for my needs,
but by no means could support several users. Building a network for enterprise use is a different beast.
Define what you need and want from your home lab before even thinking about buying hardware. Do lots of research. Many hardware buying guides from bloggers and streamers spend way too much money. For example, if you are only going to store
files and host your own website, it makes no sense to spend $3,000 on a server with 52 GB of RAM.
It's tempting to buy the latest and greatest hardware. Always: 1.Ready 2.Aim 3.Fire
Networking Equipment
FunctionNameCost $
Router/FirewallUnifi USG112
SwitchUnifi 8 port POE Switch102
WifiUnifi UAC Pro120
Rack/Rails/Shelves18U 19"170
Server
FunctionNameCost $
ServerHP DL 380 G7100
RAMDDR3 SRAM 8GB x 616
CPUXeon E5645 2.4 Ghz x 216
Hard Drives10 K SAS HP 300GB x 620
External Storage8TB Seagate120
UPSTripp Lite 1500VA160
Wifi Hacking Practice
FunctionNameCost $
Router/WifiNetgear WNR1000v230
Wifi Hacking AdapterALFA Networks AWUS036H USB 500mW20
Victum ComputerDell 8GB 2.4 Gz Win 70
Configuration Guides(in progress)
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Buying a Server and Hardware buying guide
Use this LINK to buy servers. It filters ebay for servers based on your inputs. 

Reddit also has a great write-up for getting started 
Reddit Guide
Here is a great guide for making your own home NAS 
DIY NAS
Community
This is a really great community for seeing what others do. Great resource for building your
own homelab. Becareful browsing this sub-reddit too much... it may make you buy expensive equipment. 
Reddit Home Lab
About
This is the network diagrams, configuration guides, and hardware used for my home lab.
Topics
buyinghardware-buying-guidehomelablabnetsecnetwork-diagram
Resources
Readme
Activity
Stars
90 stars
Watchers
9 watching
Forks
20 forks
Report repository
Releases
Packages
Contributors
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