Hey techies!
Finally, in 2024, I managed to fulfill one of my dream projects: building my own home server. With just a Raspberry Pi 5 and two 4 TB hard drives, I’ve set up a server that handles a lot of awesome local services. Here’s the tech stack:
- NAS with OpenMediaVault: Makes storage for data from various devices super easy.
- Photo management with Immich: Keeps my photo collection organized and accessible.
- File sharing platform with OwnCloud: Access files from anywhere.
- Self-hosted ChatGPT using Chatpad.ai: Having my own AI bot on a local server? Why not!
- Local DNS with Technitium: Smooth DNS management within my home network.
- Web proxy via Squid: Faster web access thanks to caching.
- Media server with the ARR Stack: All entertainment content in one place.
- Calibre Web for eBook management: Keeps my eBook library organized and accessible from anywhere.
- Cloudflare Zero Trust: Keeps external access to the server safe and secure.
- ZeroTier: Connect to the local network from anywhere, without feeling the distance.
- And much more to explore!
This server runs 24/7 with a power consumption of around 15-27 Watts. Pretty efficient, right?
With Cloudflare Zero Trust, I ensure that access to the server is safe. Meanwhile, ZeroTier lets me manage the local network remotely without any hassle.
I hope this sharing inspires those of you looking to explore IT solutions at home. Let’s geek out! 💻