What I Self-Host | Aspirational Self Hosting Guide
The author's interest in self-hosting originated during their university days when they ran a website from a Linux box underneath their bed. Over the years, they experimented with various platforms like MythTV, XBMC, and later, self-hosted Jellyfin. The decision to host their own streaming service stemmed from dissatisfaction with the constant updates, recommendations, and the need to manage multiple client applications for content control.
This move allowed them to reduce their dependence on cloud service providers and maintain stability.
The author emphasizes their cautious approach to self-hosting, avoiding exposing services directly to the public internet and preferring IPv6 for their VPN servers. They also advocate for native service running over containerization, valuing simplicity and efficiency. The hardware they use is modest, including a 16 GB RAM server and a 6 TB hard drive for media storage.
They utilize various tools and software to manage their self-hosted services, backup data, monitor system performance, and maintain a sense of control over their digital environment.
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