- What is a HOMELAB?
- A homelab is a personal setup of hardware and software, usually built at home, for learning, experimentation, development, or running services. Think of it as a mini data center, workshop, or test lab tailored to your interests.
- In Simple Terms:
- A homelab is a place where people tinker with tech, like servers, networking, electronics, or even chemistry, outside of work or school.
- Common Purposes:
- Learn and practice IT or cybersecurity skills
- Run personal servers or smart home tools
- Build and test electronics projects
- Do chemistry experiments safely
- Experiment with new tools or ideas
- Examples of Homelabs:
- IT/Virtualization: A server with virtual machines, Docker, NAS
- Networking: Routers, switches, VLANs, firewalls
- Electronics: Breadboards, Raspberry Pi, oscilloscopes
- Chemistry: Beakers, pH meters, reagents (safely stored)
- Automation: Home Assistant, smart sensors, automations
- Who Builds Homelabs?
- IT professionals and students
- Engineers and tinkerers
- Cybersecurity enthusiasts
- Makers, hobbyists, and DIYers
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