# ByteGeist Homelab

## Server

Provider: Hetzner
OS: Ubuntu 24.04
RAM: 4 GB
Disk: 80 GB

## Domains

- git.casko.dev
- status.casko.dev

## Services

- Docker
- Docker Compose
- Gitea
- Uptime Kuma
- Nginx Proxy Manager

## Docker Containers

| Container | Purpose |
|------------|----------|
| gitea | Self-hosted Git server |
| uptime-kuma | Monitoring and uptime checks |
| npm | Reverse proxy and SSL certificates |

## Timeline

### 2026-06-15

- Installed Docker
- Learned Docker Compose
- Created first Docker network
- Installed Gitea
- Installed Uptime Kuma
- Installed Nginx Proxy Manager
- Configured git.casko.dev
- Configured status.casko.dev
- Enabled SSL certificates

## Lessons Learned

- Docker images are templates
- Containers are running instances
- Docker Compose manages multi-container applications
- Reverse proxies route traffic to internal services
- SSL certificates can be automated with Let's Encrypt

## Future Plans

- Homepage Dashboard
- Deploy TaurusTech projects
- Deploy DNR-App
- Learn container networking
- Learn backups and disaster recovery