Nick Wilkinson

kubernetes

Question Everything - Road to CKA

Diving into Kubernetes for the CKA made me realise how fast config drift happens when editing live resources. A DaemonSet lab sparked a deeper understanding of why GitOps matters and why a single source of truth is essential.

Nick Wilkinson Dec 7, 2025 1 min read

certification

The Road to CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

I’m starting my CKA journey and diving deep into Kubernetes. After years of picking it up and forgetting it, I’m committing to daily learning, rebuilding my homelab, and sharing the process through weekly blogs and YouTube.

Nick Wilkinson Dec 4, 2025 2 min read

Banter

Sandboxing Your Curiosity: Exploring New Services Without Breaking Your Lab

Self-hosting is all about learning and experimenting, but constantly chasing shiny new tools can disrupt your stable setup. Create a sandbox environment to test new services without breaking your home lab—balance curiosity with stability!

Nick Wilkinson Dec 2, 2024 1 min read

Banter

Why Linux For Selfhosting?

Transitioning from self-hosting on your daily desktop to dedicated Linux hardware is crucial for stability and efficiency. Your main PC isn't built for 24/7 uptime, but a Linux server is.

Nick Wilkinson Aug 11, 2024 3 min read

Banter

Break Things But Start Small

Start small, break things, and learn as you go. In self-hosting, setting achievable goals and documenting your process is crucial. Don't rush; take it step by step

Nick Wilkinson Jun 3, 2024 2 min read

Banter

Why Selfhost?

Exploring self-hosting: A journey of learning, data control, and balancing ease.

Nick Wilkinson Mar 20, 2024 2 min read

Banter

Why You Need To Learn Linux

Discover why mastering Linux is essential in IT and self-hosting. Learn command line skills, Bash scripting, and integrate Linux in daily life.

Nick Wilkinson Dec 24, 2023 3 min read

selfhosting

Why You Need to Selfhost a Website

Self-hosting your blog not only shares your tech journey but also offers hands-on experience, ensuring a deeper grasp of knowledge.

Nick Wilkinson Nov 7, 2023 2 min read

selfhosting

Umbrel: A Selfhosted Dashboard

Umbrel: A Selfhosted Dashboard simplifies self-hosting. From effortless app deployment to user-friendly features, it's perfect for both newcomers and experienced users.

Nick Wilkinson Sep 27, 2023 4 min read

Embracing Proxmox: Virtualization Adventures in Self-Hosting

Banter

Question Everything - Road to CKA

The Road to CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

Sandboxing Your Curiosity: Exploring New Services Without Breaking Your Lab

Why Linux For Selfhosting?

Break Things But Start Small

Why Selfhost?

Why You Need To Learn Linux

Why You Need to Selfhost a Website

Umbrel: A Selfhosted Dashboard

Embracing Proxmox: Virtualization Adventures in Self-Hosting

Docker Volume Backup and Restore Script

My New Home Server - HP EliteDesk 800 SFF

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