This is a personal blog focused on computer software and hardware. Most projects are implementing software and hardware for a homelab. What is a homelab? I would say a homelab could be a single computer or dozens of computers connected in a network. You can also integrate with computers in the Cloud.
As part of a big move, I will be setting up the homelab from the ground up. I am also setting a new objective for the homelab. The homelab is an environment to learn about software and computer networks. I prefer to learn by example so my lab will be a do-it-yourself software factory. There are many roles in the Tech industry and a homelab is a good place to learn aspects of technology that go beyond writing code.
On macOS, you can run a Prometheus server by running the binary that is compatible with Apple silicon. If you are looking for information about what to do with Prometheus, check out a previous post to get an overview. Install If you are using a Mac, I recommend using homebrew to install Prometheus along with many other applications. 1 brew install prometheus Configure prometheus You can configure this Prometheus server by creating/updating the file /opt/homebrew/etc/prometheus.
Creating Diagrams with Mermaid.js Mermaid is a JavaScript library for creating diagrams and flowcharts using a simple and intuitive markdown-like syntax. Mermaid.js allows developers and users to generate various types of diagrams, including flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, class diagrams, and more, directly in the browser or as part of web applications. It is already integrated in: vscode obsidian github Setup First, you need to include the Mermaid.js library in your project.
Remote site project I am moving but will not be moving in to the new place for at least several weeks. That is what prompted this project. Since I will not be on the property, I wanted to set up some Wi-Fi enabled security cameras until I can move all of my homelab to the new location. Project description This project will involve setting up a “remote site” or “edge” location (which is really the house where I am moving).
updated: 2024-12-19 Colima is a tool that allows you to run container runtimes on macOS (and Linux) with minimal setup. If you are not familiar with containers and software such as Docker, check out a previous post to learn more. It uses Lima, a lightweight virtual machine manager, to create and manage VMs that run Docker or containerd. If you have not worked with virtual machines before, I have an introductory post to explain the concept.
This blog is managed in a private git repository. Posts are created in markdown format and a program called Hugo takes those files and generates a set of HTML and CSS files necessary to run a website on a web server. Instead of using a Hugo theme made by someone else, I have created my own theme that is more lightweight and I will be able to maintain. Previous theme The previous theme used: