If you’re running a homelab, at some point you’ll want your services to use valid SSL certificates. Once you reach that stage, you’ll likely run into challenges around how to manage those certificates and deploy them across all of your services. For example, in my setup, I run several virtual machines and containers on a Proxmox instance. I also have OpenWRT routers where I want SSL certificates deployed and properly managed....
Have you tried OpenWRT? If you haven’t, you definitely should. OpenWRT is an open-source router software that allows you to turn a basic router into a powerful device. You can do a lot of things with OpenWRT. In addition to just using it as a simple WiFi router, you could route your traffic via VPN, set up VLANs, and so much more. The possibilities are almost limitless. However, there are a few drawbacks to OpenWRT....
When I first heard about Proxmox VE, I knew I had to give it a try. As a tech enthusiast, the idea of creating and managing virtual machines and containers on my own hardware sounded like aa great thing to play around with. So, I set out on a mission to find the perfect device to run Proxmox VE on. After scouring the internet, I stumbled upon a mini PC on AliExpress that seemed to fit the bill....