Representative Architecture

Homelab Infrastructure

VLAN segmentation design

Network Topology

Homelab

Homelab Infrastructure

Enterprise-grade homelab with Proxmox virtualization, VLAN segmentation, monitoring, and automated backup systems.

HomelabVirtualizationNetworking

Overview

Production-quality homelab environment serving as a learning platform and hosting environment for personal projects, mirroring enterprise infrastructure practices.

Challenge

Creating reliable, secure homelab infrastructure that mirrors enterprise practices without enterprise budgets.

Approach

Network segmentation, centralized monitoring, infrastructure-as-code, and automated backup strategies.

Architecture

Proxmox VE cluster, pfSense firewall with VLAN segmentation, Docker for services, Prometheus/Grafana monitoring, automated offsite backups.

Implementation

Configured VLANs for IoT, servers, and management. Deployed monitoring agents. Automated certificate management. Disaster recovery procedures.

Results

99.9% uptime for hosted services with full network visibility and automated recovery.

Architecture Visuals

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Representative Architecture

Homelab Topology

VLAN segmentation design

Network Topology

Representative Architecture

Homelab Rack

Server and network layout

Rack Layout

Lessons Learned

  • Network segmentation is the foundation of homelab security
  • Monitoring should be deployed before services, not after

Tech Stack

ProxmoxDockerpfSenseGrafanaAnsible