Welcome to Selfhosting & Ubuntu Guides
This vault is a collection of resources, guides, and tutorials focused on open-source selfhosting and Ubuntu server management.
Ubuntu Guides
- Ubuntu Server via WSL (Windows) - Run Ubuntu LTS Server on Windows using WSL.
- Ubuntu Server Dual-Boot (Windows) - Sideload Ubuntu LTS Server alongside an existing Windows installation.
- Ubuntu Server on Fresh PC - Install Ubuntu LTS Server on a bare-metal PC with no pre-existing OS.
- Ubuntu Server via OrbStack (macOS) - Setup a lightweight Ubuntu LTS Server using OrbStack on macOS.
- Ubuntu Server via VMware Fusion (macOS) - Install Ubuntu LTS Server inside a VMware Fusion VM on macOS.
Containerization Platform
- Docker Compose - Learn how to use Docker and Docker Compose to selfhost open source services.
- Kubernetes - Introduction to Kubernetes orchestration for scaling container applications.
- Podman - Learn how to use Podman as a daemonless, rootless alternative to Docker.
- Portainer - Manage your container environment using the Portainer web dashboard.
- Dockge - A reactive and developer-friendly manager for docker-compose.yml files.
Categorized Selfhosting Guides
🎬 Media & Entertainment
- Jellyfin - Free and open source media system.
- Navidrome - Lightweight music server and streamer.
- Komga - Media server for comics, manga, and ebooks.
📊 Analytics & Monitoring
- Umami - Privacy-focused Google Analytics alternative.
- Uptime Kuma - Easy-to-use monitoring tool.
🛠️ Utilities & Networking
- Filebrowser - Web-based file manager.
- Nginx Proxy Manager - Secure reverse proxy with built-in Let’s Encrypt SSL.
- Copyparty - Versatile and fast file server.
⚙️ Automation
- n8n - Workflow automation tool.
👥 Productivity & Collaboration
- Nextcloud - Complete private cloud storage suite.
- Rocket.Chat - Decentralized team communications.