Raspberry Pi Home Server
A self-hosted Raspberry Pi 5 home server focused on learning Linux administration, remote access, and containerized service management using Docker.
Overview
This project centers on configuring a Raspberry Pi 5 as a long-running home server to explore infrastructure concepts beyond local development environments. The system serves as a practical learning platform for managing real services on real hardware.
The setup includes Linux system configuration, SSH-based remote administration, and running containerized services using Docker. Basic reliability practices such as backups and routine updates are incorporated to better understand how self-hosted systems behave over time.
Tech Stack
- Raspberry Pi 5
- Linux
- SSH
- Docker
Highlights
- Configured a Raspberry Pi 5 as a headless Linux server for continuous, always-on operation.
- Enabled secure SSH access for remote administration without reliance on local peripherals.
- Ran containerized services using Docker, including Home Assistant.
- Implemented basic backup practices by exporting Home Assistant data to a separate system.
- Used the server as a controlled environment for learning infrastructure fundamentals and troubleshooting real-world issues.
Next Steps
- Expand backup and recovery workflows to improve resilience.
- Introduce basic monitoring to better understand system health and uptime.
- Document the setup process to improve repeatability and recovery.
- Continue hosting additional services to deepen infrastructure experience.