How I Set Up My Home Server

Welcome to my guide on setting up a home server! In this post, I'll walk you through my process, the hardware I chose, and the software stack I use.

Introduction

Setting up a home server can be a fun and rewarding project. Whether you want to self-host services, learn about networking, or just tinker, this guide will help you get started.

Hardware

• Old desktop PC
• 8GB RAM
• 1TB HDD

Software

• Ubuntu Server
• Docker
• Portainer
• Nextcloud

Code Example

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install docker.io

Conclusion

With a bit of time and effort, you can have a powerful home server running your favorite apps!