Hayden James, a self-proclaimed expert at failure and supporter of home labs, shares his journey of creating and maintaining a home lab for experimenting with tech projects. With a focus on the hardware selection process, Hayden discusses the importance of location, network vs. server racks vs. cabinets, and recommended home lab hardware such as a cable modem, UPS, rack shelves, and power supplies. He emphasizes the need for careful consideration of equipment depth, cooling, and power consumption. Hayden’s humorous and honest approach makes this article both informative and entertaining for tech enthusiasts looking to build their own home lab.
https://linuxblog.io/home-lab-beginners-guide-hardware/