Home Server Setup Guide (Part 6): Monitoring Your Server with Prometheus and Grafana on NixOS

Welcome to my tech blog on Glitch! In this post, I’ll walk you through setting up Prometheus and Grafana on a NixOS server to monitor system health metrics like CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. This setup is perfect for my home lab, where I run services like Pi-hole and Vaultwarden, and it’s accessible remotely via Tailscale. I’ll break it down step-by-step with examples, explain why each component matters, and show how I got it running. Let’s dive in!

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Fun with Linux for Cloud & DevOps Engineers

While working on Linux, I realized how much there is to explore — managing users, understanding file systems, and dealing with permissions gave me a new appreciation for the system’s depth.

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Home Server Setup Guide (Part 5): Setting Up Pi-hole with Podman for Ad-Free Browsing

Transform Your Server into an Ad-Blocking Powerhouse with Pi-hole and Podman!

Ready to banish ads and trackers from every device on your network? In this guide, I’ll walk you through setting up Pi-hole a powerful DNS-based ad blocker using Podman, a lightweight, daemonless container engine, on your home server. Say goodbye to intrusive pop-ups and hello to a cleaner, faster browsing experience all while keeping your setup secure and efficient. Let’s dive in!

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Home Server Setup Guide (Part 4): Self-Hosting Passwords with Vaultwarden and Tailscale

Now that your old laptop is a server, let’s make it truly useful. In this guide, I’ll show you how to host your own password manager with Vaultwarden and secure it with Tailscale. Plus, To enhance privacy, we’ll configure Tailscale with GitHub authentication. Ready to take control of your passwords?

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Home Server Setup Guide (Part 3): Installing NixOS on Your Old Laptop

Ready to transform your old laptop into a NixOS-powered home server? This step-by-step guide covers everything from installation to troubleshooting, including the roadblocks I faced (and how to avoid them!). Let’s get technical!

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Home Server Setup Guide (Part 2): Hardware Requirements, OS Choices, and Why NixOS?

In this second part of our series, we’ll dive into the hardware requirements for your DIY home server, explore operating system options, and explain why NixOS is a game-changer for this project. Let’s turn theory into action!

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Converting an Old Laptop into a Home Server: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn how to convert your old laptop into a powerful home server, explore the differences between servers and personal devices, and understand the pros and cons of setting up a personal home server.

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DNS Explained: The Secret System Behind Every Website Visit

Why Do We Need DNS?

Imagine having to remember the long string of numbers for every website you visit—like Google, Facebook, or your favorite blog. Sounds like a nightmare, right? That’s where DNS (Domain Name System)steps in! It acts like the internet’s phonebook, converting easy-to-remember website names into the numeric IP addresses that computers understand

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From Wi-Fi to the Web: How Your Home Network Connects to the Internet

Have you ever wondered how your devices connect to the internet, or what happens behind the scenes when you open a website? Your home network is the backbone of this experience.

Overview: This post covers how your home router manages device connections, assigns IP addresses, and translates network requests. Understanding these basics provides insight into how your internet experience relies on network functions like IP addresses, DHCP, NAT, and DNS.

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