Hardware

This page will document the physical components of the homelab, including servers, networking gear, storage, and supporting hardware. Planned Notes Host hardware and virtualization platforms Networking devices and switch roles Storage and backup devices Rack layout and cable management

June 24, 2026 · 1 min · Tantopia

Logical Topology

This page will describe the intended network design at a logical level, including VLANs, routing, segmentation, and service boundaries. Planned Notes VLAN structure and purpose Routing and firewalling design Segmentation strategy Service placement and network flow

June 24, 2026 · 1 min · Tantopia

Physical Topology

This page will document how the lab is physically laid out, including rack placement, cabling, and device relationships. Planned Notes Rack layout and device placement Cable paths and switch connections Physical access points and console management Expansion considerations

June 24, 2026 · 1 min · Tantopia

Purpose

This page will explain why the homelab exists, what it is meant to teach, and what kinds of problems it is intended to support. Planned Notes Learning goals and study focus Practical use cases for the lab Skills the environment is meant to build How the lab supports documentation and experimentation

June 24, 2026 · 1 min · Tantopia

Services

This page will outline the services running in the lab, from core infrastructure tools to self-hosted applications and monitoring platforms. Planned Notes Core infrastructure services Self-hosted applications Monitoring and logging tools Backup and recovery services

June 24, 2026 · 1 min · Tantopia