I just pulled out my old server from before the move a couple years ago. It's an optiplex 7010. That's hardly a powerhouse, but it'll be enough to run nextcloud. I also found a WD 4TB HDD.

So, time for some upgrades.

I ordered a second identical HDD so I can have RAID storage. I also ordered a 250GB SATA SSD for the operation system, and a caddy to hold it in a spare disk bay.

Then a 32GB ram kit, the max supported.

Total spend: approx $100 after some credit card rebates

Wie ihr Online-Dienste selbst betreibt, zeigen wir euch im @ct_uplink. Ganz gleich, ob Smarthome auf dem Raspi, Nextcloud auf dem Homeserver oder auf einem angemieteten Server im Rechenzentrum. Selber machen ist angesagt.

Die Folge könnt ihr ganz einfach hier im Fediverse schauen, über unsere #PeerTube Instanz.

https://peertube.heise.de/w/djrpQYtR1pRdLuivb8t3G9

Its been more than 3 months and we are still going strong #SelfHosting

https://fosstodon.org/@sotneStatue/114044037343273911

Self-Host Weekly (13 June 2025)

#macOS container support, software updates and launches, a spotlight on #Spliit - an #expense splitting app, and more in this week's recap!

https://selfh.st/weekly/2025-06-13/

Monero is a cryptocurrency with strong privacy properties by default, but your wallet still needs a way to connect privately to the network. The best solution is to run your own Monero node, a copy of the blockchain which allows you to connect without anyone else knowing when you're using your wallet or sending transactions.

Our latest tutorial showcases how to easily set up your own Monero node on your TrueNAS server, using MAGIC Grants's pre-packaged Monero apps: https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/06/12/monero-server-using-truenas/

We're building happyDomain, a DNS management tool, and need YOUR input to make DNS simpler!

Quick survey about how you use DNS and what pain points you face. Whether you're a sysadmin, developer, or domain tinkerer - your experience matters!

Takes 5 minutes, shapes the future of domain names:
https://form.happydomain.org/form/S5kKGEQ7

Please boost!

The bad news: the Raspberry Pi 4 is too underpowered to be used as a server with an encrypted disk.

The good news: it was fun to chase the bottleneck and I now have to write a blog post about it!

Full guide to setting up Nextcloud AIO to ditch Microsoft and Google brought to you by TechHut @techhut

A must-see for everyone interested in #SelfHosting your own space for collaboration! We couldn't have explained it any better

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFUmfHqQWyg

I've got a new post this morning all about installing @nextcloud on my #homelab! #nextcloud #proxmox #selfhosted #selfhosting

https://gardinerbryant.com/installing-nextcloud-from-scratch-on-my-homelab/

https://www.howtogeek.com/self-hosting-gave-me-the-digital-freedom-i-wish-id-found-sooner/

Self-Hosting isn't just for neckbeards anymore. Anyone can do it, it's become fairly simple, and even more important, in the face of Big Techs constant privacy issues and data collection.

Gitea 1.24 self-hosted Git service released with performance boosts, enforced 2FA, improved markdown rendering, and more.
https://linuxiac.com/gitea-1-24-new-apis-smarter-markdown-and-better-admin-tools/

#YunoHost: we're (at) the 99% (mark)

We're only €42 a month short of our annual target!

Although YunoHost has no intention whatsoever of allowing us to calculate the answer to the meaning of life, our modest project does have the ambition of making #selfhosting easier, so that we can collectively regain control over our digital lives by building internets managed by ourselves.

So if you can, please donate to YunoHost! https://yunohost.org/donate.html

my adventures in #selfhosting - day 175 (video launch day) ​

Dear Fedi friends, you may have noticed that 20 minutes ago I made the announcement about the release of my Fediverse promo video on here. Why? 5000 character limit, so I could credit/thank everyone who helped. It really took a village to make it.

Today is not only the video's release day, but also, from the POV of a new self-hoster:

- a stress test for my self-hosted #PeerTube instance (worry level: low, they have P2P)
- a stress test for my self-hosted Ghost blog (it should hold up just fine with Varnish cache)
- and a test to see how far and wide a message posted on my #GoToSocial goes. If you're a fan of #GtS you may be pleased to see it mentioned in the video ​

I was afraid of the infamous Mastodon Hug of Death (with hundreds / thousands of servers trying to fetch the video cover image) so I ended up uploading it as UNLISTED on my PeerTube and embedding it on my Ghost blog... this way Ghost (protected by Varnish cache) will take most of the hit. I also provided an alternative video location for it.

Curious to see how all these self-hosted services will do today.

Have a great day everyone!

#MySoCalledSudoLife

How to Host Your Own #Mastodon Server on a #VPS (5 Minute Quick-Start Guide)

This article provides a guide for how to host your own Mastodon server on a VPS.

Running your own Mastodon server on a VPS is an excellent way to enjoy an efficient and secure Mastodon experience.
What is Mastodon?
Mastodon is a #decentralized social media platform that enables users to post ...
Continued https://blog.radwebhosting.com/how-to-host-your-own-mastodon-server-on-a-vps/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon.raddemo.host #selfhosted #installguide #rubygems #selfhosting #activitypub #rubyonrails

Hey #pocketid users!

I submitted 2 feature requests on GitHub for Pocket-ID. Feel free to upvote them if you find them useful :-)

Feature: Approximate Location Recognizes Local IPv6 as LAN, Internal Network
https://github.com/pocket-id/pocket-id/issues/634

Feature: Global Audit Log Adds a Local Traffic Filter
https://github.com/pocket-id/pocket-id/issues/635

Thanks

Self-Hosting Isn’t Just for Nerds Anymore—Here’s Why You Should Care

“Let’s face it, we use the internet for just about everything. We even use the internet for sensitive things, be that banking, sending sensitive data, or just storing our photos. With all of that, privacy is expected (and not an unreasonable request ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/self-hosting-isnt-just-for-nerds-anymore-heres-why-you-should-care/

Those self-hosting Mattermost for open source community: how is that working out—especially cost-wise?

Paying Mattermost directly seems to be cost-prohibitive for a large open source community ($10/user/seat??), but it’s not clear to me what the actual infra costs of self-hosting could be. But free solutions like Slack and Discord are no-goes due to certain policies and a lack of safety protections we need.

Boosts welcome for exposure!

Something I thought was old and boring until I tried it for myself: #RSS

I especially like it in combination with a way to sync/backup your feeds, like #FreshRSS, which I'm self-hosting. It's duct taped together for now as I first wanted to try it out, but I'm liking it so far. I had seen those RSS buttons on websites for a while and I never had a way to use them. I guess that's the fun of self-hosting: you notice a problem, and you can always find a solution.

Jelly Music App is an open source app that turns Jellyfin into a true Spotify alternative

I wondered why this was not integrated into Jellyfin before realising it is a third party front-end app that bolts onto Jellyfin. So you have your existing Jellyfin server with the music on it, and there is an additional docker container that runs f ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/jelly-music-app-is-an-open-source-app-that-turns-jellyfin-into-a-true-spotify-alternative/