Edwards Cloud Lab
Tech Tips & Home Lab Notes

Documenting the lab, one build at a time.

Notes and walkthroughs from my home lab projects, including Docker, Kubernetes, Proxmox, TrueNAS, Cloudflare Tunnel, networking, Windows Server, and automation.

Docker & Containers

Compose stacks, service layouts, update notes, Watchtower, Nginx Proxy Manager, and app hosting.

Kubernetes

K3s, control planes, worker nodes, ingress, storage, app deployments, and learning notes.

Networking

VLANs, DNS, Cloudflare Tunnel, internal hostnames, routing, monitoring, and secure access.

Proxmox

VMs, backups, infra hosting, resource planning, and home lab virtualization notes.

TrueNAS

Storage pools, datasets, SMB/NFS shares, backups, Plex media storage, and permissions.

Windows & Automation

PowerShell, Windows Server, admin workflows, VS Code tasks, and infrastructure scripting.

This page will become the central index for tech write-ups, build notes, troubleshooting guides, and lessons learned.