N-DocsInfrastructure Overview
Complete guide to homelab setup and management
Introduction
Welcome to the comprehensive homelab infrastructure documentation. This section covers everything you need to know about setting up and managing your homelab infrastructure, from virtualization to containerization.
New to Homelabs?
Start with our Proxmox Setup guide to build your foundation, then progress through containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.
Infrastructure Components
Proxmox
Virtualization platform setup and management. The foundation of your homelab infrastructure.
Docker
Container orchestration and deployment. Lightweight application containerization.
Kubernetes
Container orchestration at scale. Advanced container management and deployment.
VMs & LXC
Virtual machines and Linux containers. Traditional and lightweight virtualization.
Quick Start Guide
Architecture Overview
Your homelab infrastructure follows a layered approach:
graph TB
A[Physical Hardware] --> B[Proxmox Hypervisor]
B --> C[Virtual Machines]
B --> D[LXC Containers]
C --> E[Docker Containers]
C --> F[Kubernetes Cluster]
E --> G[Applications]
F --> GInfrastructure Layers
- Hardware Layer - Physical servers, networking, storage
- Hypervisor Layer - Proxmox for virtualization management
- Compute Layer - VMs and LXC containers for workload isolation
- Container Layer - Docker and Kubernetes for application deployment
- Application Layer - Your services and applications
Best Practices
Important Considerations
Always implement proper backup strategies before deploying production workloads. Test your disaster recovery procedures regularly.
Security First
- Network Segmentation - Isolate different service tiers
- Access Control - Implement proper authentication and authorization
- Regular Updates - Keep all systems patched and updated
- Monitoring - Implement comprehensive logging and alerting
Performance Optimization
- Resource Planning - Right-size your VMs and containers
- Storage Strategy - Use appropriate storage types for workloads
- Network Design - Optimize network topology for your use case
- Monitoring - Track performance metrics and optimize accordingly
What's Next?
Ready to start building? Choose your path: