Self hosted server for my homelab reddit / selfhosted ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Miku_x3 · 2023-11-05 16:44 I want to move from my raspi to a more powerful solution. So I can run Agent DVR (iSpy) and some other smaller docker applications. At the moment I just want to build up some knowledge and find out what to look out for. So I just wanted to ask for a few helpful sites, tutorials, videos, tips, etc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- s_91 · 2023-11-05 16:51 Try searching in the subreddit here. Use keywords like "start" "hardware" and so on. Few sample results: https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/15mh6bb/where_to_start_fo r_a_true_beginner/ https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/17m940n/home_server_where _to_start/ https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/16tcj08/where_do_i_start/ https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/174e4h7/help_i_want_to_st art_hosting_servers_but_i_dont/ https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/106mcin/looking_to_start_ self_hosting_but_where_do_i_start/ https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/1013ya6/i_want_to_start_m y_own_server_but_cant_figure_out/ You'll need to search and find answers yourself, that's how you learn. Good Luck! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- applesoff · 2023-11-05 16:52 Are you looking for a device to replace your raspberry pi? I find a nice balance between power and consumption with Intel NUCs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Simon-RedditAccount · 2023-11-05 16:58 There's such a thing as fanless MiniPCs. Next level is Intel NUC and EliteDesk/ThinkCentre. Anything bigger would be probably an overkill for you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Miku_x3 · 2023-11-05 16:59 My raspberry pi is not powerful enough to run Agent DVR with 3 or 6 cameras. Maybe he can serve one or two cameras with low resolution. So I want to replace my raspi with a more powerful solution. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- applesoff · 2023-11-05 17:00 Yeah, I gotcha. Look into Intel NUC There are many generations, but even one from 2015 is going to be enough for that purpose. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Miku_x3 · 2023-11-05 17:02 I will definitly take a look at it. Thanks ^^ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Miku_x3 · 2023-11-05 17:21 I will definitely take a closer look at it. Thanks ^^ And of course I know that it is important to do your own research and find an answer. But I just wanted to make use of the community's experience today and save some time. Today I simply lacked the motivation to spend hours researching without knowing where best to start. ':D ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Miku_x3 · 2023-11-05 17:28 I've also been thinking about a minipc. I'll have to compare a few devices with each other. Especially in terms of power consumption. I might install Agent DVR on the better device and use my current raspi for the small docker containers. That way I can simply switch off the Agent DVR device when I'm at home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Simon-RedditAccount · 2023-11-05 17:42 I'm running MSI Cubi N with Celeron N4000, \~20-30 containers. Consumes 3.2W on idle; totally silent. Much faster than RPi. IDK if it will be enough for Agent DVR. If it consumes a lot of CPU/GPU, take a look at EliteDesk/ThinkCentre; there's plenty of them on ebay. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- thekrautboy · 2023-11-05 17:59 > Today I simply lacked the motivation to spend hours researching Thats fine, thats exactly why people here just sit and wait to be your personal Google/Reddit Search assistant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Miku_x3 · 2023-11-05 18:08 From https://www.ispyconnect.com/userguide.aspx "A modern PC with 2GB of RAM and 200 GB of free hard disk space should be more than capable of running 4 cameras simultaneously at 320 x 240 resolution." "one 1280 x 960 camera requires the same processing power of 4 cameras at 640 x 480 cameras or 16 cameras at 320 x 240" Could not find CPU/GPU requirements yet. It also depends on the resolution of the number of cameras. I take a closer look later. But I think I have to use a x86 CPU. But many thanks for the tips so far. ^^ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Miku_x3 · 2023-11-05 18:29 You don't have to help me or answer me. After all, I'm not forcing anyone to do it. It's up to you. But you can often reach your goal more quickly if you get help from an expert who can perhaps give you a few helpful tips along the way. If someone don't understand that, then that's just the way it is. Doesn't change the fact that I am happy for every helpful tip. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- thekrautboy · 2023-11-05 18:33 > You don't have to help me or answer me. After all, I'm not forcing anyone to do it. It's up to you. Wow really? Thanks i wasnt aware. > If someone don't understand that, then that's just the way it is. Doesn't change the fact that I am happy for every helpful tip. Good, and the very helpful tip to you is to use the search before posting. That way you dont waste your own precious time, but also not the time of anyone else. Good luck! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Miku_x3 · 2023-11-05 18:40 I don't want to deny that you could have reached your goal in a different way. I also didn't want to insult you in any way. However, this undertone seems very inappropriate to me. I merely asked for advice and received some helpful suggestions. Unfortunately, I don't understand why this upsets you so much... if it takes up so much of your valuable time, then just keep scrolling. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- thekrautboy · 2023-11-05 18:48 > However, this undertone seems very inappropriate to me. I dont think so. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- belly_hole_fire · 2023-11-05 20:04 I have an HP Prodesk running proxmox with HA on it and a Dell mini running Debian with docker. I have pi-hole, portainer and jellyfin running on it. Been a couple years on the Dell and no issues. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- revereddesecration · 2023-11-06 02:11 It’s very common in this subreddit for people to come in and ask for everything to be handed to them. I’m not saying you’ve done that, but some people are a bit tired of it. What the regular users would love to see is more people coming in and showing what their research has yielded, then asking us for a second opinion. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Miku_x3 · 2023-11-06 02:26 Thank you for explaining the situation to me. I can also understand if you are annoyed by such questions. Over the last few weeks, I've simply been doing a lot of reading and research on a wide range of topics, so I thought I just ask a question this time. I'm simply not very active on social media platforms, which is why I just started asking. I will of course take this into account in the future and hold back with such questions in this community. In my opinion, however, this does not justify such subliminal answers. Which is why I am more grateful for a nice explanation of the situation. \^\^ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- revereddesecration · 2023-11-06 04:39 I agree that being blunt to new members of our community isn’t the best strategy to grow and maintain a healthy place for discussion. For people who are getting of tired of it, there’s no shame in taking a break. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- HearthCore · 2023-11-06 10:32 As for Operating System, look at ProxMox virtualizer for VMs and Containers, including cluster for easy management of multiple thin clients with ProxMox