Summary Install, configure and secure a web server on a home server. Background As mentioned in previous posts, the home server needs to be able to serve some web pages, both for internal use, and available from the Internet. The web server needs to be able to serve static pages, dynamic pages (PHP), be able…
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How to setup core networking services like DHCP, DNS, ad-blocking and remote access for the home network. Background Some basic network services can be provided by the Internet service provider router. However, running the services on the server enables easier control, enhanced functionalities, and more features. So what are the basic services needed: DHCP Dynamic…
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With the hardware ready, the server needs an operating system. Ubuntu is the chosen platform, with its LTS release, currently 20.04. It just needs to be installed with the minimum required components, and setup with the server hardware, especially the hard drive in a RAID 1 configuration. Solution Ubuntu is installed with the minimum components…
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To provide the network services at home, I need a server platform. So how do I choose the hardware, and setup this homemade server. Background In computing, server is a very vast subject, so to put things in perspective, here are the requirements: Use as little power as possible. Has to be cheap to run.…
Guide to setup a network at home to deliver all the services needed. This is mostly used to record how things are setup at home, and be able to come back when I need to update, make changes or add things. Else, I would not never remember it. Background I live in a typical 3…
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