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Preparing Servers for Ceph

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Before deploying Ceph, it is essential to prepare the servers correctly at the hardware, BIOS, operating system, and networking layers. Many Ceph performance and stability issues originate from gaps at this stage. This post documents the preparation steps and design decisions used for my Ceph deployment. 1. BIOS Configuration All servers were first configured at … Read more

Management Server for Home Lab

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In a home lab that also serves as an R&D environment, frequent rebuilds, upgrades, and full reinstall cycles are inevitable. To avoid losing critical documentation, Docker repositories, source code, and other persistent assets, I decided to dedicate one physical server exclusively for management. This system now hosts all essential services and a lightweight K3s cluster … Read more