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NFS (Network File System) is a fantastic way to share files between Linux and UNIX machines. In this video, Jay walks you through the process of setting up an NFS server on Ubuntu, complete with a walkthrough on mounting the exports. Not only that, you’ll see how you can utilize AutoFS for on-demand mounting as well.
Should you use a base image or use a configuration management solution? What about running a NAS in the cloud? Those are just a few of the questions asked by the audience, and in this episode, Jay and Tom share their thoughts on your queries.
If you have one or more servers that need to always be available and ready for action, how do you keep track of uptime? How can you receive alerts to notify you when there’s an issue? In this episode, Tom and Jay discuss some of the tools they use to monitor servers and important metrics.
As most of us homelabbers are aware by now, automation is a very good thing – repeating (and sometimes tedious) tasks can be automated, allowing us to focus on things that are better uses of our time. But Automation itself seems to have its own mindset, especially when it comes to how you go about approaching some of the challenges. In this episode, Jay and Tom discuss the Automation Mindset.
There’s all kinds of software choices when it comes to your homelab, and in this episode, Jay and Tom discuss some recent releases of some of the platforms that are very common with homelabbers. This discussion includes some thoughts on the new release of Fedora, Proxmox, and more!
There’s a lot to talk about in this episode! Topics include Mastodon and some information on what it is and how to set it up, as well as additional topics around owning your media. Definitely a can’t miss episode!
By now, you no doubt have a surplus of passwords to remember – but do you have a method of choice for keeping track of these? In this episode, Jay and Tom discuss password management and password managers. Topics will include Keepassxc, Bitwarden, best practices, and more!
Automation isn’t just for the Enterprise – it’s an important aspect of your Homelab as well. It can make the difference between spending hours setting something up, or just a few minutes. In this episode, Jay and Tom discuss some strategies and goals around automation, as well as some tools that can help us out with that.
We chat a lot about new and cutting edge technologies, but in this episode we talk about what has came before, and why it’s still cool today! This episode features Veronica from Veronica Explains. It was a very fun episode, don’t miss it!
In episode 70, Jay and Tom answer some additional questions from listeners. This will include topics such as file sharing, Proxmox-related shenanigans, ZFS, and more!
