Self-hosted guides for the homelab enthusiast

Deploy Wazuh with Docker Compose for self-hosted security monitoring in your homelab. Complete guide covering installation, agent enrollment, and threat detection.

Deploy Wazuh as a free, open-source SIEM and XDR platform in your homelab. Covers server-agent architecture, log analysis, vulnerability detection, and Docker-based deployment.

Wazuh is the free, open-source SIEM. Splunk is the enterprise leader. Compare features, cost, deployment, and learning value for homelab security monitoring.

A complete map of self-hosted alternatives to Google services. Replace Google Drive, Photos, Gmail, Calendar, and more with open-source apps you control.

The best VPS for homelab self-hosting in 2026. Compare cheap VPS providers, specs, and use cases so you can build a cloud lab without buying a physical server.

An honest comparison of Proxmox VE and VMware ESXi for home lab use in 2026 — covering cost, features, setup complexity, and which one you should actually pick after the Broadcom changes.

Consolidated into the main Proxmox Beginner Guide. See the canonical guide for the full tutorial.

Compare the best self-hosted VPN options for your homelab. We cover WireGuard, Tailscale, Headscale, and NetBird to help you choose the right remote-access solution.