An end-to-end guide to running Kubernetes at home with K3s — single-node and HA setups, ingress, persistent storage with Longhorn, MetalLB, cert-manager with DNS-01, automated upgrades, and a pragmatic path to migrate Docker Compose workloads without overengineering it.
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Kubernetes for the Homelab: K3s from Scratch to Production -
Docker Compose for Homelab: Multi-Service Stacks Done Right A deep-dive into Docker Compose for homelabbers and self-hosters — covering Compose file anatomy, environment management, networking, healthchecks, real-world stack examples, and production-readiness tips that scale from a Raspberry Pi to a full rack.