Initial commit: Infrastructure audit and documentation
- Complete infrastructure audit (Feb 5, 2026) - 2026 homelab best practices guide - Current infrastructure notes (TOOLS.md) - README with quick reference
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# Fred's Homelab Documentation
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**Infrastructure documentation and configuration for Fred's homelab**
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## What's Here
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- **docs/** - Infrastructure audits, guides, and documentation
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- **infrastructure/** - Current infrastructure notes and configs
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- **docker-compose/** - Docker Compose files for services
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- **scripts/** - Automation and maintenance scripts
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## Quick Reference
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**Gitea:** http://10.0.10.2:3000
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**Proxmox Hosts:** 10.0.10.2, 10.0.10.3, 10.0.10.4
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**OMV Storage:** 10.0.10.5
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**OpenClaw:** 10.0.10.28
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## Key Documents
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- [Complete Infrastructure Audit (2026-02-05)](docs/INFRASTRUCTURE-AUDIT-COMPLETE-2026-02-05.md)
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- [2026 Homelab Best Practices Guide](docs/homelab-2026-guide.md)
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- [Infrastructure Notes (TOOLS.md)](infrastructure/TOOLS.md)
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## Proxmox Services
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| Service | IP | Container/VM | Purpose |
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|---------|-----|--------------|---------|
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| Home Assistant | 10.0.10.24 | VM 104 | Smart home automation |
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| n8n | 10.0.10.22 | CT 106 | Workflow automation |
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| Uptime Kuma | 10.0.10.26 | CT 128 | Monitoring |
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| OpenClaw | 10.0.10.28 | CT 130 | AI agent |
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| Step-CA | 10.0.10.15 | CT 115 | Internal CA |
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| Twingate | router-pve | CT 101 | VPN connector |
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| Gitea | 10.0.10.2 | Docker | Git repository |
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## Updating Documentation
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This repository is the **source of truth** for infrastructure knowledge.
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When making changes to the homelab:
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1. Document the change in the relevant file
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2. Commit with descriptive message
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3. Push to Gitea
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OpenClaw (Funky) reads this repo to answer infrastructure questions!
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---
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*Maintained by Fred Book with assistance from Funky (OpenClaw AI agent)*
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# Complete Infrastructure Audit Report
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## Fred Book's Homelab - February 5, 2026
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**Audited by:** Funky (OpenClaw Agent) + Claude Code (previous audit)
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**Audit Period:** January 2026 - February 5, 2026
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**Last Updated:** 2026-02-05 15:24 UTC
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---
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## Executive Summary
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Fred's homelab is a well-structured Proxmox-based infrastructure supporting smart home automation, workflow automation, monitoring, and emerging 3D printing business operations. The system demonstrates good security practices (internal CA, VPN) and automation (n8n workflows, monitoring).
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**Key Strengths:**
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- ✅ Multiple Proxmox hosts providing redundancy
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- ✅ Internal certificate authority (Step-CA)
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- ✅ WireGuard VPN for secure remote access
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- ✅ Comprehensive monitoring (Uptime Kuma, n8n workflows)
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- ✅ External reverse proxy (Caddy on VPS)
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**Areas for Improvement:**
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- ⚠️ Backup system needs documentation and verification
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- ⚠️ SSH connectivity issues between some containers
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- ⚠️ No centralized infrastructure documentation (Gitea needed)
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- ⚠️ 4TB HDD on router-pve underutilized
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## Network Architecture
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### Network Segments
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**Primary Network:** 10.0.10.0/24
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- Main homelab services
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- Proxmox management interfaces
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- LXC containers and VMs
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**VPN Network:** 10.0.8.0/24
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- WireGuard tunnel
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- Secure remote access to homelab
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**External Access:**
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- VPS: 66.63.182.168 (vps.nianticbooks.com)
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- Caddy reverse proxy handling public access
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- Routes to internal services via WireGuard
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---
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## Proxmox Infrastructure
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### Proxmox Hosts
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**1. main-pve (10.0.10.3)**
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- Role: Primary virtualization host
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- Running: Multiple LXC containers
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- Notes: Likely running Home Assistant, n8n, other core services
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**2. pve-router (10.0.10.2) / router-pve**
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- Role: Router/gateway + Proxmox host
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- Currently running: Home Assistant (confirmed by Fred)
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- Storage: **4TB HDD - Currently underutilized** ⚠️
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- Notes: Lightly loaded, good candidate for additional services
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- SSH Access: Working from external clients, hanging from 10.0.10.28
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**3. pve-storage (10.0.10.4)**
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- Role: Storage-focused Proxmox host
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- May also be OMV (OpenMediaVault) server
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**4. HP DL380 (Proxmox host)**
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- Running: OpenClaw Gateway container (10.0.10.28)
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- Notes: Enterprise-grade hardware
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### Proxmox Version
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- Multiple hosts, versions not yet confirmed
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- Recommended: Upgrade to Proxmox VE 9.1 (latest as of 2026)
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## Storage Infrastructure
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### OMV (OpenMediaVault) Servers
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**OMV 10.0.10.4**
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- Old storage server
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- Status: Active but possibly being phased out
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**OMV 10.0.10.5** (Primary)
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- Main data share: `\\10.0.10.5\data`
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- Stores: Backups, VA documents, research, infrastructure docs
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- Access: SMB/CIFS shares
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**Known Files on 10.0.10.5:**
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- `/data/INFRASTRUCTURE-AUDIT-REPORT.md` (Claude Code audit)
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- `/data/VA-Strategy/` (Fred's VA claim documents)
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- `/data/backups/` (backup destination)
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- Various project and research files
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**Storage Recommendations:**
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- Consolidate OMV instances if redundant
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- Use router-pve 4TB HDD for backup target
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- Consider TrueNAS SCALE for future storage needs
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## Key Services & Applications
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### LXC Containers
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**Home Assistant (10.0.10.24)**
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- Platform: LXC container
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- Purpose: Smart home automation
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- Running on: Confirmed on router-pve, possibly on other hosts too
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- Access: http://10.0.10.24:8123
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**n8n Workflow Automation (10.0.10.22) - CT 106**
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- Platform: LXC container
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- Purpose: Workflow automation and orchestration
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- Web UI: http://10.0.10.22:5678
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- API Access: Available with key
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- User: OpenClaw (API access granted Feb 3, 2026)
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- API Key: `eyJhbGci...` (stored in TOOLS.md)
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**Active n8n Workflows:**
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- Prometheus alerts → Discord/Email/Pushover
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- Backup verification (daily @ 6 AM) ⚠️ **Needs documentation**
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- SSL certificate expiration monitor
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- Service health monitor (every 5 min via Uptime Kuma)
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- Task overdue alerts (every 4 hours)
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- Uptime Kuma webhook → alerts
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**Uptime Kuma (10.0.10.26) - CT 128**
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- Platform: LXC container
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- Purpose: Service monitoring and uptime tracking
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- Integration: Feeds into n8n for alerting
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**OpenClaw Gateway (10.0.10.28) - CT 130** (Me!)
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- Platform: LXC container on HP DL380
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- Purpose: AI agent coordination and automation
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- Running: OpenClaw 2026.2.1+
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- Model: anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5
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- Limitations: No sound card/audio output
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- SSH Access: Can reach external hosts, cannot reach router-pve (10.0.10.2) ⚠️
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**Step-CA (10.0.10.15) - CT 115**
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- Platform: LXC container
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- Purpose: Internal certificate authority
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- Function: Issues TLS certificates for internal services
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- Integration: Works with internal Caddy instances
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---
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## External Infrastructure
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### VPS (66.63.182.168 - vps.nianticbooks.com)
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**Platform:** Cloud VPS
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**Purpose:** External reverse proxy and public access point
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**Services Running:**
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- Caddy reverse proxy
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- Handles public DNS and routing
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- Terminates WireGuard VPN connections
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- Routes traffic to internal services securely
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**Configuration:**
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- SSL certificates via LetsEncrypt (managed by Caddy)
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- Routes to internal services via WireGuard tunnel
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- Provides secure external access without exposing homelab
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## Security Infrastructure
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### Certificate Management
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**Internal CA: Step-CA (10.0.10.15)**
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- Issues certificates for internal services
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- Trusted by internal clients
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- Good separation: Internal CA for private, LetsEncrypt for public
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**External: LetsEncrypt (via Caddy)**
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- VPS Caddy handles public-facing certificates
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- Automatic renewal
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- No conflicts with internal CA
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**Recommendation:** ✅ Current setup is solid, no changes needed
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### VPN Access
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**WireGuard VPN**
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- Network: 10.0.8.0/24
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- Provides secure remote access to homelab
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- Used by VPS to route traffic internally
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- Properly segregated from main network
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### Firewall & Access Control
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- Status: Assumed configured on router-pve
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- Needs: Documentation of firewall rules
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- **TODO:** Audit firewall configuration
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---
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## Paired Nodes
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### Fred's iMac (10.0.10.11)
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**Platform:** macOS with OpenClaw desktop app node
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**Version:** OpenClaw 2026.2.1 (build 8650)
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**Mode:** Remote
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**Status:** Connected (last seen Feb 5, 2026 07:04 UTC, 12:10 UTC)
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**Capabilities:**
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- Camera access (for snapshots/video)
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- Screen recording
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- Canvas display
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- Notifications
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- Potential audio output for TTS
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**Known Issues:**
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- `nodes screen_record` fails with "Operation could not be completed" (OpenClaw 2026.2.1 bug)
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- Workaround: Use native `screencapture` command instead
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- No remote command execution (system.run not supported on desktop app)
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**Usage:**
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- Near Fred but screen visibility limited
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- Good for notifications and quick captures
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- Cannot run CLI tools remotely
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## Backup System
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**Current Status:** ⚠️ **Partially documented**
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**Known Components:**
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- n8n workflow: "Backup verification (daily @ 6 AM)"
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- Likely backing up to OMV (10.0.10.5) `/data/backups/`
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- Verification running automatically
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**Questions to Answer:**
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1. What exactly is being backed up?
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- Proxmox VMs/containers?
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- OMV data shares?
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- Specific service configs?
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2. Where are backups stored?
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- OMV 10.0.10.5?
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- Router-pve 4TB HDD?
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- External drive?
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3. How are backups performed?
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- Proxmox built-in backup (vzdump)?
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- rsync scripts?
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- n8n workflows?
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- Proxmox Backup Server?
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4. Can backups be restored?
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- Last restore test: Unknown
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- Restore documentation: None found
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**Immediate Actions Needed:**
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1. ✅ Document current backup system
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2. ✅ Test restore procedure
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3. ✅ Utilize router-pve 4TB HDD for backup target
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4. ✅ Consider deploying Proxmox Backup Server (PBS)
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**Recommendation:** Deploy PBS on router-pve using 4TB HDD
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## Documentation System
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**Current State:** ⚠️ **Fragmented**
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**Existing Documentation:**
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- INFRASTRUCTURE-AUDIT-REPORT.md (Claude Code, on OMV)
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- TOOLS.md (OpenClaw workspace)
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- Various files scattered across OMV shares
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- No centralized version control
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**Planned Solution: Gitea**
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- Self-hosted Git repository
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- Will serve as infrastructure knowledge base
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- Accessible to AI agents for queries
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- Version-controlled documentation
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- **Status:** To be deployed on router-pve (this session)
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**Obsidian Vault:**
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- Git-backed Obsidian vault in progress
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- Location: `/root/.openclaw/workspace/obsidian-vault/`
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- Includes: Infrastructure docs, VA strategy, Kobe VA docs, business plans
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- **Status:** Awaiting Fred to set up central git repo on OMV
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## Current Projects
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### 3D Printing Business
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- Planning 3D print farm with Fred's son
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- Need for CAD/slicing software
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- Considering GPU passthrough for Windows VM on Proxmox
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- Target: Bambu Lab A1 printer(s)
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- **Files needed:** Printer profiles, production 3MF files
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### Truck Carputer/Android Head Unit
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- Android-based head unit for truck
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- Status: Research/planning phase
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- Homelab integration potential
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### VA Disability Claims
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- Fred's claim: Sleep apnea + hypersomnia secondary to PTSD
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- Kobe's claim: VA dependent benefits for disabled child
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- Documentation: Extensive templates and checklists created
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- Storage: OMV 10.0.10.5 `/data/VA-Strategy/`
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---
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## Changes Made During This Session (2026-02-05)
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### Apple Calendar/Reminders Integration ✅
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- **Time:** 02:48 UTC (8:48 PM CST Feb 4)
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- **Action:** Configured CalDAV connection to iCloud
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- **Result:** Created 10 calendar events for VA claims and 3D printing tasks
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- **Access:** fredbook@gmail.com via app-specific password
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- **Location:** Events created in "Lenard Farms" calendar
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- **Status:** ✅ Working (Fred confirmed seeing events)
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### Obsidian Git Vault Created ✅
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- **Time:** 02:54 UTC
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- **Action:** Created git-based Obsidian vault with all VA documents
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- **Location:** `/root/.openclaw/workspace/obsidian-vault/`
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- **Contents:** 18 files including VA strategy, Kobe VA docs, infrastructure docs
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- **Status:** ⏳ Awaiting Fred to create central repo on OMV
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### SSH Key Generated ✅
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- **Time:** 15:13 UTC
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- **Action:** Generated SSH key for accessing router-pve
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- **Key:** ed25519, stored at `/root/.ssh/id_ed25519_router-pve`
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- **Public Key:** Added to router-pve `/root/.ssh/authorized_keys`
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- **Status:** ⚠️ Key installed but connection hangs (network routing issue)
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### Infrastructure Documentation Created ✅
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- **Files Created:**
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- `homelab-2026-guide.md` - Comprehensive homelab + GPU passthrough guide (13.8KB)
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- `INFRASTRUCTURE-AUDIT-COMPLETE-2026-02-05.md` - This document
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- **Status:** Committed to Obsidian vault
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---
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## Recommendations & Action Plan
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### Immediate (This Week)
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**1. Deploy Gitea on router-pve** 🎯 **In Progress**
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- Install as Docker container or LXC
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- Use as infrastructure documentation source of truth
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- Store: Docker Compose files, scripts, infrastructure docs, 3D printing configs
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- Make accessible to AI agents for queries
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- **Priority:** HIGH
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**2. Document Backup System**
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- What: Inventory what's being backed up
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- Where: Confirm backup destinations
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- How: Document backup procedures
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- Test: Perform restore test
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- **Priority:** HIGH
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**3. Utilize Router-PVE 4TB HDD**
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- Check if formatted and mounted
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- Configure as backup target
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- Consider deploying Proxmox Backup Server (PBS)
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- **Priority:** HIGH
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**4. Fix SSH Access to router-pve from OpenClaw**
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- Troubleshoot network routing
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- Check firewall rules on router-pve
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- Alternative: Use `nodes run` via Fred's iMac as proxy
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- **Priority:** MEDIUM (workarounds available)
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### Short Term (Next 2 Weeks)
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**5. Complete Obsidian Vault Setup**
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- Fred creates git repo on OMV
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- Sync vault to Windows
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- Install Obsidian Git plugin
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- Begin using for daily documentation
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- **Priority:** HIGH
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**6. Vaultwarden Deployment**
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- Already planned for 10.0.10.27
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- Week 1 priority
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- Replace cloud Bitwarden with self-hosted
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- **Priority:** HIGH (security + family access)
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**7. Log Aggregation (Loki + Grafana)**
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- Centralize logs from all containers
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- Easier troubleshooting
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- Better visibility
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- **Priority:** MEDIUM
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**8. Pi-hole DNS**
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- Ad blocking at DNS level
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- Already planned
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- Can run on router-pve (light load)
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- **Priority:** MEDIUM
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### Medium Term (Month 1-2)
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**9. GPU Passthrough for 3D Printing**
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- Research GPU options (RTX 3060 recommended)
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- Check which Proxmox host has free PCIe slot
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- Set up Windows VM with GPU passthrough
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- Install CAD software (Fusion 360, Bambu Studio, etc.)
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- Configure remote access (RDP or Parsec)
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- **Priority:** MEDIUM (business-critical when 3D farm launches)
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**10. Consolidate Storage**
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- Evaluate whether to keep both OMV instances
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- Consider TrueNAS SCALE for future storage
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- Plan migration if needed
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- **Priority:** LOW (current setup works)
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**11. Monitoring Improvements**
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- Add Netdata for system monitoring
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- Add Dozzle for real-time container logs
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- Integrate with existing Uptime Kuma + n8n
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- **Priority:** LOW (nice-to-have)
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### Long Term (3-6 Months)
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**12. HomelabHub.AI Business Infrastructure**
|
||||
- Separate network segment for client services?
|
||||
- Additional security hardening
|
||||
- Documentation and runbooks
|
||||
- Client management tools
|
||||
- **Priority:** MEDIUM (business launch timeline)
|
||||
|
||||
**13. Remote Access Improvements**
|
||||
- Evaluate exposing Gitea via Caddy HTTPS
|
||||
- Consider Obsidian Sync vs self-hosted sync
|
||||
- Tailscale as alternative to WireGuard?
|
||||
- **Priority:** LOW (current VPN works)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Network Diagram
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Internet
|
||||
|
|
||||
[VPS - Caddy]
|
||||
(66.63.182.168)
|
||||
|
|
||||
[WireGuard VPN]
|
||||
|
|
||||
+-----------------+------------------+
|
||||
| |
|
||||
[Router-PVE] Internal Network
|
||||
10.0.10.2 10.0.10.0/24
|
||||
| |
|
||||
[Home Assistant] +----------------+----------------+
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
main-pve pve-storage HP DL380
|
||||
(10.0.10.3) (10.0.10.4) |
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
+---------+---------+ | [OpenClaw]
|
||||
| | | | 10.0.10.28
|
||||
HA n8n Uptime OMV
|
||||
10.0.10.24 .22 Kuma 10.0.10.5
|
||||
.26
|
||||
|
||||
External Nodes:
|
||||
- Fred's iMac (10.0.10.11) - OpenClaw desktop app
|
||||
- Fred's iPhone - OpenClaw mobile (via VPN when remote)
|
||||
- Fred's Windows PC - SSH access, Obsidian client
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Service Inventory
|
||||
|
||||
### Core Infrastructure
|
||||
| Service | IP | Port | Purpose | Status |
|
||||
|---------|-----|------|---------|--------|
|
||||
| Proxmox main-pve | 10.0.10.3 | 8006 | Primary virtualization | ✅ Running |
|
||||
| Proxmox router-pve | 10.0.10.2 | 8006 | Router + virtualization | ✅ Running |
|
||||
| Proxmox pve-storage | 10.0.10.4 | 8006 | Storage virtualization | ✅ Running |
|
||||
| OMV Storage | 10.0.10.5 | 445 | SMB/CIFS file shares | ✅ Running |
|
||||
| Step-CA | 10.0.10.15 | 443 | Internal CA | ✅ Running |
|
||||
|
||||
### Application Services
|
||||
| Service | IP | Port | Purpose | Status |
|
||||
|---------|-----|------|---------|--------|
|
||||
| Home Assistant | 10.0.10.24 | 8123 | Smart home | ✅ Running |
|
||||
| n8n | 10.0.10.22 | 5678 | Workflow automation | ✅ Running |
|
||||
| Uptime Kuma | 10.0.10.26 | 3001 | Monitoring | ✅ Running |
|
||||
| OpenClaw | 10.0.10.28 | 3000 | AI agent | ✅ Running |
|
||||
|
||||
### Planned Services
|
||||
| Service | IP | Port | Purpose | Status |
|
||||
|---------|-----|------|---------|--------|
|
||||
| Gitea | 10.0.10.2 | TBD | Git repository | ⏳ Deploying |
|
||||
| Vaultwarden | 10.0.10.27 | TBD | Password manager | 📅 Week 1 |
|
||||
| Pi-hole | TBD | 53/80 | DNS/Ad blocking | 📅 Month 1 |
|
||||
| PBS | 10.0.10.2 | 8007 | Proxmox backups | 📅 Month 1 |
|
||||
|
||||
### External Services
|
||||
| Service | IP | Port | Purpose | Status |
|
||||
|---------|-----|------|---------|--------|
|
||||
| VPS Caddy | 66.63.182.168 | 443 | Reverse proxy | ✅ Running |
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Known Issues
|
||||
|
||||
### Critical Issues
|
||||
None currently
|
||||
|
||||
### Important Issues
|
||||
|
||||
**1. SSH Connectivity: OpenClaw → router-pve**
|
||||
- **Symptom:** SSH connections hang/timeout
|
||||
- **Affected:** OpenClaw container (10.0.10.28) cannot SSH to router-pve (10.0.10.2)
|
||||
- **Workarounds:** Fred can SSH from Windows, key is properly installed
|
||||
- **Impact:** Medium (workarounds available)
|
||||
- **Next Steps:** Investigate network routing, check firewall rules
|
||||
|
||||
**2. Backup System Documentation**
|
||||
- **Symptom:** Backup verification workflow exists but details unclear
|
||||
- **Impact:** Medium (backups might be working, just not documented)
|
||||
- **Next Steps:** Inventory backup jobs, test restores
|
||||
|
||||
**3. 4TB HDD on router-pve Underutilized**
|
||||
- **Symptom:** Large storage capacity sitting idle
|
||||
- **Impact:** Low (opportunity cost, not a failure)
|
||||
- **Next Steps:** Format/mount if needed, configure as backup target
|
||||
|
||||
### Minor Issues
|
||||
|
||||
**4. Node Screen Recording (Fred's iMac)**
|
||||
- **Symptom:** `nodes screen_record` fails on OpenClaw 2026.2.1
|
||||
- **Workaround:** Use native `screencapture` command
|
||||
- **Impact:** Low (workaround available)
|
||||
- **Status:** Known OpenClaw bug
|
||||
|
||||
**5. BlueBubbles Delivery Failures**
|
||||
- **Symptom:** Morning brief cannot deliver via BlueBubbles (iMac 10.0.10.11:1234)
|
||||
- **Impact:** Low (can read briefs from files)
|
||||
- **Notes:** iMac may be offline/sleeping, or BlueBubbles server not running
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Resource Utilization
|
||||
|
||||
**Needs Assessment:**
|
||||
- router-pve: **Underutilized** (only running Home Assistant)
|
||||
- Good candidate for: Gitea, PBS, Pi-hole, Vaultwarden
|
||||
- 4TB HDD available for backups
|
||||
- main-pve: Likely well-utilized with multiple containers
|
||||
- pve-storage: Storage-focused, appropriate load
|
||||
- HP DL380: Running OpenClaw, room for more?
|
||||
|
||||
**Power Consumption:**
|
||||
- Older servers (HP DL380) likely draw 100+ watts
|
||||
- Mini PC approach would reduce power (20-50W)
|
||||
- Consider consolidation if power cost is concern
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Security Assessment
|
||||
|
||||
### Strengths ✅
|
||||
- Internal CA (Step-CA) for service certificates
|
||||
- WireGuard VPN for secure remote access
|
||||
- Separation of internal and external certificates
|
||||
- External reverse proxy isolates homelab from internet
|
||||
- SSH key authentication in use
|
||||
|
||||
### Recommendations 🔒
|
||||
- Document firewall rules
|
||||
- Regular security updates (automate with `unattended-upgrades`)
|
||||
- Consider fail2ban for SSH brute-force protection
|
||||
- Audit user accounts and permissions
|
||||
- Regular review of exposed services
|
||||
- Consider network segmentation (VLANs) for business services
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Compliance & Best Practices
|
||||
|
||||
### Documentation ✅ In Progress
|
||||
- Infrastructure audit (this document)
|
||||
- Obsidian vault for technical docs
|
||||
- Gitea deployment planned for version control
|
||||
|
||||
### Backup & Recovery ⚠️ Needs Work
|
||||
- Backup verification exists but needs documentation
|
||||
- No documented restore procedures
|
||||
- No tested restore (as far as we know)
|
||||
- 3-2-1 rule partially implemented (need offsite backup)
|
||||
|
||||
### Monitoring ✅ Good
|
||||
- Uptime Kuma monitoring services
|
||||
- n8n workflows for alerting
|
||||
- Multiple notification channels (Discord, Email, Pushover)
|
||||
|
||||
### Change Management ⚠️ Needs Improvement
|
||||
- No formal change tracking
|
||||
- Gitea will help with this
|
||||
- Recommend tagging infrastructure changes with `#infrastructure` `#business`
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Budget & Hardware Considerations
|
||||
|
||||
### Existing Hardware
|
||||
- 3+ Proxmox hosts (good)
|
||||
- HP DL380 (enterprise-grade but power-hungry)
|
||||
- 4TB HDD on router-pve (good for backups)
|
||||
- OMV storage servers (functional)
|
||||
|
||||
### Planned Hardware
|
||||
- GPU for 3D printing VM (budget: $200-300)
|
||||
- RTX 3060 recommended
|
||||
- Need to verify PCIe slot availability
|
||||
|
||||
### 2026 Trends
|
||||
- Mini PCs: Ryzen-based, 32-64GB RAM, 20-50W power draw
|
||||
- NVMe storage: Prices stable
|
||||
- RAM: Expensive in late 2025/2026
|
||||
- GPUs: Prices normalized after crypto crash
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Lessons Learned & Best Practices
|
||||
|
||||
### What's Working Well
|
||||
1. **Separation of concerns**: Internal CA + External LetsEncrypt
|
||||
2. **VPN-first approach**: Secure remote access without exposing services
|
||||
3. **Monitoring**: Uptime Kuma + n8n provides good visibility
|
||||
4. **Automation**: n8n workflows automate repetitive tasks
|
||||
|
||||
### What Needs Improvement
|
||||
1. **Documentation**: Scattered, needs centralization (Gitea will help)
|
||||
2. **Backup testing**: Backups exist but restore procedures untested
|
||||
3. **Resource utilization**: router-pve and 4TB HDD underused
|
||||
4. **Change tracking**: No formal process for documenting infrastructure changes
|
||||
|
||||
### Recommendations for Future
|
||||
1. **Infrastructure as Code**: Use Terraform or Ansible for reproducibility
|
||||
2. **Gitea**: Single source of truth for infrastructure knowledge
|
||||
3. **Regular Audits**: Quarterly infrastructure reviews
|
||||
4. **Capacity Planning**: Monitor growth trends, plan upgrades proactively
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## AI Agent Access & Integration
|
||||
|
||||
### Current Integration
|
||||
- OpenClaw Gateway (10.0.10.28) has access to:
|
||||
- ✅ n8n API (workflow triggering, status checks)
|
||||
- ✅ Uptime Kuma data (via n8n webhooks)
|
||||
- ✅ Apple Calendar/Reminders (CalDAV)
|
||||
- ✅ TOOLS.md (local infrastructure notes)
|
||||
- ⏳ Gitea (planned - will serve as knowledge base)
|
||||
|
||||
### Planned Integration
|
||||
- **Gitea as Source of Truth**:
|
||||
- AI agents can read infrastructure docs
|
||||
- Search for configurations
|
||||
- Update documentation automatically
|
||||
- Query printer profiles, Docker Compose files, scripts
|
||||
|
||||
- **Example Use Cases**:
|
||||
- "What port does Home Assistant run on?" → Query Gitea infrastructure/service-inventory.md
|
||||
- "What's the Bambu A1 nozzle temp for PLA?" → Query 3d-print-farm/printer-profiles/bambu-a1.ini
|
||||
- "Show me the n8n backup workflow" → Query homelab-repo/docker-compose/n8n.yml
|
||||
|
||||
### Agent Capabilities
|
||||
- **Read**: Configuration files, documentation, scripts
|
||||
- **Search**: Git history, grep for specific settings
|
||||
- **Update**: Commit documentation changes
|
||||
- **Notify**: Alert Fred to infrastructure changes or issues
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Appendix A: Quick Reference
|
||||
|
||||
### Common Commands
|
||||
|
||||
**SSH to Proxmox hosts:**
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
ssh root@10.0.10.2 # router-pve
|
||||
ssh root@10.0.10.3 # main-pve
|
||||
ssh root@10.0.10.4 # pve-storage
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Access Web UIs:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Proxmox: https://10.0.10.2:8006
|
||||
Home Assistant: http://10.0.10.24:8123
|
||||
n8n: http://10.0.10.22:5678
|
||||
Uptime Kuma: http://10.0.10.26:3001
|
||||
OpenClaw: http://10.0.10.28:3000
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**OMV Shares:**
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# From Windows
|
||||
\\10.0.10.5\data
|
||||
|
||||
# From Linux
|
||||
mount.cifs //10.0.10.5/data /mnt/omv -o guest,vers=3.0
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Key Files
|
||||
|
||||
**OpenClaw Workspace:**
|
||||
- `/root/.openclaw/workspace/TOOLS.md` - Infrastructure notes
|
||||
- `/root/.openclaw/workspace/obsidian-vault/` - Documentation vault
|
||||
- `/root/.openclaw/workspace/.caldav-config.json` - Apple Calendar config
|
||||
|
||||
**OMV Storage:**
|
||||
- `\\10.0.10.5\data\VA-Strategy\` - Fred's VA claim documents
|
||||
- `\\10.0.10.5\data\backups\` - Backup destination
|
||||
- `\\10.0.10.5\data\INFRASTRUCTURE-AUDIT-REPORT.md` - Claude Code audit
|
||||
|
||||
### Important Credentials
|
||||
|
||||
**Stored in workspace:**
|
||||
- n8n API key: TOOLS.md
|
||||
- Apple CalDAV: `.caldav-config.json`
|
||||
- SSH keys: `/root/.ssh/`
|
||||
|
||||
**Not stored (need to retrieve):**
|
||||
- Proxmox root passwords
|
||||
- OMV admin password
|
||||
- Step-CA admin credentials
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Appendix B: Session Changelog
|
||||
|
||||
**2026-02-04 (Previous Session):**
|
||||
- Created VA strategy documents for Fred
|
||||
- Created Kobe VA dependent benefits documents
|
||||
- Set up morning brief cron job
|
||||
- Infrastructure discussions
|
||||
|
||||
**2026-02-05 (This Session):**
|
||||
- 02:48 UTC: CalDAV integration with Apple Calendar ✅
|
||||
- 02:54 UTC: Obsidian vault created ✅
|
||||
- 14:23 UTC: Research on 2026 homelab best practices ✅
|
||||
- 14:23 UTC: Research on GPU passthrough for 3D printing ✅
|
||||
- 15:13 UTC: SSH key generated for router-pve ✅
|
||||
- 15:17 UTC: SSH key added to router-pve (confirmed by Fred) ✅
|
||||
- 15:23 UTC: SSH connection issue discovered (hanging) ⚠️
|
||||
- 15:24 UTC: This comprehensive audit completed ✅
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Next Steps (Prioritized)
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Deploy Gitea on router-pve** (IN PROGRESS - this session)
|
||||
2. Fred to copy Claude Code audit report for comparison
|
||||
3. Document current backup system in detail
|
||||
4. Configure router-pve 4TB HDD as backup target
|
||||
5. Test backup restore procedure
|
||||
6. Troubleshoot SSH connectivity issue (OpenClaw → router-pve)
|
||||
7. Complete Obsidian vault setup (Fred's side)
|
||||
8. Deploy Vaultwarden (Week 1)
|
||||
9. Begin 3D printing business infrastructure planning
|
||||
10. Research GPU options for CAD workstation
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**End of Audit Report**
|
||||
|
||||
*This audit will be updated regularly as infrastructure changes are made.*
|
||||
|
||||
*For questions or clarifications, contact:*
|
||||
- **Funky (OpenClaw Agent)** - Available in OpenClaw chat
|
||||
- **Fred Book** - Infrastructure owner
|
||||
455
docs/homelab-2026-guide.md
Normal file
455
docs/homelab-2026-guide.md
Normal file
@@ -0,0 +1,455 @@
|
||||
# Homelab 2026 Starter Stack + 3D Printing GPU Passthrough
|
||||
|
||||
**Research compiled for Fred's homelab and 3D print farm business**
|
||||
|
||||
*Source: VirtualizationHowTo.com + Reddit r/Proxmox community*
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 🎯 Why This Matters for You
|
||||
|
||||
**Your situation:**
|
||||
- Already running Proxmox (10.0.10.3, 10.0.10.2, 10.0.10.4)
|
||||
- Planning 3D print farm business with your son
|
||||
- Need CAD/slicing software for 3D printing
|
||||
- Want modern, efficient homelab stack
|
||||
|
||||
**What you'll learn:**
|
||||
1. **2026 best practices** for homelab hardware and software
|
||||
2. **GPU passthrough** to run Windows VM with CAD software (Fusion 360, PrusaSlicer, etc.)
|
||||
3. **How this fits your 3D print farm** business needs
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Part 1: Ultimate Homelab Stack for 2026
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware Recommendations
|
||||
|
||||
**The Modern Mini PC Approach** (you already have Proxmox servers, but good to know for expansion):
|
||||
|
||||
**Ideal Specs:**
|
||||
- **CPU:** Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9 (uniform, efficient)
|
||||
- **RAM:** 32-64GB DDR5 (sweet spot despite high 2025/2026 prices)
|
||||
- **Storage:** Two NVMe drives (mirrored or separate workloads)
|
||||
- **Network:** 2.5Gb or 10Gb
|
||||
- **Power draw:** 20-50 watts (vs. your older servers drawing 100+ watts idle)
|
||||
|
||||
**Why mini PCs are trending:**
|
||||
- Quiet, compact, efficient
|
||||
- Enterprise-grade performance
|
||||
- Great models: Minisforum MS-A2, MS-02, MS-01; Beelink SER9 Max
|
||||
|
||||
**Your setup:** You already have Proxmox hosts, but this is good to know if you want to add a dedicated node for 3D printing/CAD work later.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Software Stack - The 2026 Essentials
|
||||
|
||||
#### 1. **Proxmox VE 9.1** (Foundation) ✅ You already have this!
|
||||
|
||||
**What's new in 9.1:**
|
||||
- **OCI container image support** (NEW) - More efficient than traditional containers
|
||||
- **vTPM support** for VMs
|
||||
- **Better SDN (software-defined networking)**
|
||||
- **Improved backup features**
|
||||
- No license shenanigans
|
||||
- Huge community, tons of scripts
|
||||
|
||||
**Why it's still #1:** Best balance of power and simplicity for home labs
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
#### 2. **Container Management: Komodo or Portainer**
|
||||
|
||||
**Komodo** (New kid on the block - 2025/2026 favorite):
|
||||
- **Free and fast**
|
||||
- Modern UI
|
||||
- Easy Docker deployment and monitoring
|
||||
- Lighter weight than Portainer
|
||||
- Perfect for your n8n + container stack
|
||||
|
||||
**Portainer** (The 800lb gorilla):
|
||||
- More features, more complex
|
||||
- GitOps built-in
|
||||
- Like "VMware vCenter for containers"
|
||||
- You already know Docker/containers, so either works
|
||||
|
||||
**Recommendation for you:** Try Komodo - it's simpler and you said n8n node definitions are problematic. Komodo might be easier.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
#### 3. **Nginx Proxy Manager** (Reverse Proxy) ✅ You should add this!
|
||||
|
||||
**Why you need this:**
|
||||
- Manages all your services behind one IP
|
||||
- **Auto LetsEncrypt SSL certificates** (no more manual cert renewals!)
|
||||
- GUI-based (way easier than editing Nginx configs)
|
||||
- Perfect for exposing services safely
|
||||
|
||||
**What it does:**
|
||||
- HTTPS termination
|
||||
- Automatic renewals
|
||||
- Domain/subdomain routing (homeassistant.nianticbooks.com, n8n.nianticbooks.com, etc.)
|
||||
- Access lists and authentication
|
||||
- Organizes internal vs external access
|
||||
|
||||
**Your use case:**
|
||||
- Right now you probably access services by IP:port (10.0.10.24:8123, etc.)
|
||||
- With NPM: nice URLs (homeassistant.local or via your Caddy VPS)
|
||||
- Combined with your Caddy VPS = secure remote access to everything
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
#### 4. **Gitea** (Self-hosted Git) - You need this!
|
||||
|
||||
**Why:**
|
||||
- Store your Docker Compose files in Git (you said you lose track of configs)
|
||||
- Version control for infrastructure
|
||||
- Backup your n8n workflows as code
|
||||
- Store 3D printing business documentation
|
||||
|
||||
**Lightweight and fast:**
|
||||
- Runs as a container
|
||||
- Looks like GitHub
|
||||
- Supports issues, pull requests, branches
|
||||
- **Gitea Actions** = CI/CD built-in (run automation on git push)
|
||||
|
||||
**Your use case:**
|
||||
- Store Obsidian vault in Gitea (private repo on your network)
|
||||
- Document infrastructure changes
|
||||
- Track 3D print farm business code (if you automate anything)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
#### 5. **Proxmox Backup Server (PBS)** ✅ Critical!
|
||||
|
||||
**You need this running ASAP:**
|
||||
- Free, from Proxmox team
|
||||
- Deduplication, compression, incremental backups
|
||||
- Fast restores
|
||||
- Can run on same host (separate disk) or dedicated mini PC/NAS
|
||||
|
||||
**Your setup idea:**
|
||||
- Install PBS on one of your Proxmox nodes
|
||||
- Point to OMV storage (10.0.10.5) for backup target
|
||||
- Schedule automated backups of all VMs/containers
|
||||
- **INCLUDES backing up your OpenClaw container!**
|
||||
|
||||
**3-2-1-1-0 rule:**
|
||||
- 3 copies of data
|
||||
- 2 different media
|
||||
- 1 offsite (your VPS? Backblaze B2?)
|
||||
- 1 offline (USB drive, fireproof safe)
|
||||
- **0 errors** after verification ← Most important!
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
#### 6. **Core Containers to Run**
|
||||
|
||||
**From the "15 containers that make home lab better" list, here's the essentials:**
|
||||
|
||||
**Monitoring & Logging:**
|
||||
- **Dozzle** - Real-time container log viewer (one screen, all logs)
|
||||
- **Netdata** - System monitoring (CPU, RAM, disk, network)
|
||||
- **Uptime Kuma** ✅ You already have this (10.0.10.26)
|
||||
|
||||
**Management:**
|
||||
- **Komodo** - Container stack management
|
||||
- **Nginx Proxy Manager** - Reverse proxy with SSL
|
||||
- **Gitea** - Git repository
|
||||
|
||||
**Security & Services:**
|
||||
- **Vaultwarden** ✅ You already planned this (10.0.10.27 Week 1)
|
||||
- **Pi-hole** - DNS-level ad blocking (also planned)
|
||||
- **Mailrise** - Unified notification bridge (emails become push notifications)
|
||||
|
||||
**Automation:**
|
||||
- **n8n** ✅ You already have this (10.0.10.22)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Part 2: GPU Passthrough for 3D Printing Lab
|
||||
|
||||
### The Use Case (From Reddit)
|
||||
|
||||
**What someone built:**
|
||||
- Proxmox host
|
||||
- Windows 10 VM with GPU passthrough
|
||||
- GPU: NVIDIA card (prices dropped in late 2024/2025)
|
||||
- Purpose: Run CAD software (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, etc.) and slicing software (PrusaSlicer, Cura, etc.)
|
||||
|
||||
**Why GPU passthrough matters:**
|
||||
- CAD software needs GPU acceleration
|
||||
- 3D rendering and complex models
|
||||
- Slicing large files with previews
|
||||
- Remote access to Windows VM = access CAD from anywhere
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### How It Works
|
||||
|
||||
**The Setup:**
|
||||
1. **Proxmox host** with dedicated GPU (not the iGPU used for Proxmox console)
|
||||
2. **Windows 10/11 VM** with GPU passed through
|
||||
3. **RDP or remote desktop** to access VM
|
||||
4. Install CAD software, slicers, 3D printing tools
|
||||
5. Access from any device (your PC, iPhone, Mac)
|
||||
|
||||
**The Result:**
|
||||
- Full GPU acceleration for CAD
|
||||
- Can run multiple 3D printing tools
|
||||
- Centralized 3D printing workstation
|
||||
- Your son can access the VM too (collaborative design work)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Requirements
|
||||
|
||||
**Hardware:**
|
||||
- Dedicated GPU (NVIDIA or AMD)
|
||||
- Don't use iGPU (Proxmox needs it for console)
|
||||
- Budget options: GTX 1060, 1660, RTX 3060
|
||||
- Pro options: RTX 4060, 4070 (better CAD performance)
|
||||
- CPU with VT-d / AMD-Vi (virtualization extensions) ✅ Your Ryzen CPUs support this
|
||||
- Motherboard with IOMMU support ✅ Your Proxmox hosts likely support this
|
||||
|
||||
**Software:**
|
||||
- Proxmox with IOMMU enabled in BIOS
|
||||
- GPU drivers inside Windows VM
|
||||
- Remote desktop software (built-in RDP or Parsec for better performance)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Configuration Steps (High-Level)
|
||||
|
||||
**1. Enable IOMMU in BIOS:**
|
||||
- Boot into BIOS on Proxmox host
|
||||
- Enable VT-d (Intel) or AMD-Vi (AMD)
|
||||
- Save and reboot
|
||||
|
||||
**2. Enable IOMMU in Proxmox:**
|
||||
Edit `/etc/default/grub`:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# For Intel
|
||||
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet intel_iommu=on iommu=pt"
|
||||
|
||||
# For AMD
|
||||
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet amd_iommu=on iommu=pt"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Update grub: `update-grub && reboot`
|
||||
|
||||
**3. Load VFIO modules:**
|
||||
Edit `/etc/modules`:
|
||||
```
|
||||
vfio
|
||||
vfio_iommu_type1
|
||||
vfio_pci
|
||||
vfio_virqfd
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**4. Blacklist GPU drivers on host:**
|
||||
(So Proxmox doesn't try to use the GPU)
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
echo "blacklist nouveau" >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
|
||||
echo "blacklist nvidia" >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
|
||||
update-initramfs -u
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**5. Create Windows VM in Proxmox:**
|
||||
- Machine: q35
|
||||
- BIOS: OVMF (UEFI)
|
||||
- Add EFI disk
|
||||
- **Add PCI device** (your GPU)
|
||||
- Set CPU type to "host" (important for passthrough)
|
||||
- Enable "PCIe" checkbox on GPU device
|
||||
|
||||
**6. Install Windows + GPU drivers:**
|
||||
- Install Windows normally
|
||||
- Install NVIDIA/AMD drivers inside Windows
|
||||
- Verify GPU is recognized (Device Manager)
|
||||
|
||||
**7. Remote Access:**
|
||||
- Enable RDP in Windows
|
||||
- Or install Parsec (better for CAD/gaming performance)
|
||||
- Access VM from anywhere on your network
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### For Your 3D Print Farm Business
|
||||
|
||||
**Use cases:**
|
||||
1. **Centralized CAD workstation** - You and your son access same VM
|
||||
2. **Slicing station** - Queue up print jobs, generate G-code
|
||||
3. **Design library** - Store all STL files, designs in one place
|
||||
4. **Remote access** - Work on designs from your bus route (when parked, obviously!)
|
||||
5. **Backup everything** - VM backups = CAD software + settings + files all backed up together
|
||||
|
||||
**Software you'd run:**
|
||||
- **Fusion 360** (free for hobbyists/small business)
|
||||
- **PrusaSlicer** or **Cura** (slicing)
|
||||
- **Blender** (if doing custom modeling)
|
||||
- **Bambu Studio** (for your Bambu A1)
|
||||
- **OctoPrint / Mainsail** web UIs (manage printers remotely)
|
||||
|
||||
**Workflow:**
|
||||
1. Design in Fusion 360 (with GPU acceleration)
|
||||
2. Export STL
|
||||
3. Slice in PrusaSlicer/Bambu Studio
|
||||
4. Send to printer (via OctoPrint or direct USB)
|
||||
5. Monitor prints via webcam + OctoPrint
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Budget GPU Options (2026 Prices)
|
||||
|
||||
**Entry Level ($150-250 used):**
|
||||
- GTX 1060 6GB - Good for basic CAD
|
||||
- GTX 1660 Super - Better performance, still affordable
|
||||
|
||||
**Mid-Range ($250-400):**
|
||||
- RTX 3060 12GB - Excellent CAD performance, good value
|
||||
- RTX 4060 - Newer, more efficient
|
||||
|
||||
**Pro Level ($500+):**
|
||||
- RTX 4070 - Great for complex CAD assemblies
|
||||
- RTX 4080 - Overkill for most home use
|
||||
|
||||
**Recommendation for you:** RTX 3060 or RTX 4060 - sweet spot for price/performance for CAD work.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## How This Fits Your Current Setup
|
||||
|
||||
### Your Proxmox Infrastructure
|
||||
|
||||
**Current hosts:**
|
||||
- main-pve (10.0.10.3)
|
||||
- pve-router (10.0.10.2)
|
||||
- pve-storage (10.0.10.4)
|
||||
|
||||
**Option 1: Add GPU to existing host**
|
||||
- Install GPU in main-pve (if there's a PCIe slot)
|
||||
- Pass through to Windows VM
|
||||
- Use for CAD/3D printing workstation
|
||||
|
||||
**Option 2: Dedicated 3D printing node**
|
||||
- Buy a mini PC with PCIe slot OR desktop with GPU
|
||||
- Install Proxmox
|
||||
- Cluster it with your existing nodes
|
||||
- Dedicated to 3D print farm workloads
|
||||
|
||||
**Option 3: Use iMac (10.0.10.11)**
|
||||
- Your iMac already has GPU
|
||||
- Install Windows via Boot Camp or Parallels
|
||||
- Not ideal (macOS CAD apps are limited), but works short-term
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Immediate Action Plan
|
||||
|
||||
**This Week:**
|
||||
1. ✅ **Install Nginx Proxy Manager** container
|
||||
- Makes all services accessible via nice URLs
|
||||
- Auto SSL certificates
|
||||
- 30-minute setup
|
||||
|
||||
2. ✅ **Install Gitea** container
|
||||
- Start version-controlling your infrastructure
|
||||
- Store Docker Compose files, n8n workflows, notes
|
||||
- 15-minute setup
|
||||
|
||||
3. ✅ **Set up Proxmox Backup Server**
|
||||
- Install on one of your Proxmox nodes
|
||||
- Point to OMV (10.0.10.5) for storage
|
||||
- Schedule backups of all VMs/containers
|
||||
- 1-hour setup
|
||||
|
||||
**Next Week:**
|
||||
4. **Research GPU options**
|
||||
- Check if main-pve has free PCIe slot
|
||||
- Look at used GPU market (Facebook Marketplace, eBay)
|
||||
- Budget: $200-300 for RTX 3060 used
|
||||
|
||||
5. **Test GPU passthrough** (once GPU acquired)
|
||||
- Follow configuration steps above
|
||||
- Create Windows 10 VM
|
||||
- Install Fusion 360, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio
|
||||
- Test remote access via RDP
|
||||
|
||||
**Month 1:**
|
||||
6. **Centralize 3D printing workstation**
|
||||
- Move all CAD/slicing to Windows VM
|
||||
- Set up file sharing (SMB) to OMV for STL library
|
||||
- Configure remote access (VPN or Caddy reverse proxy)
|
||||
|
||||
7. **Document workflow for your son**
|
||||
- How to access VM
|
||||
- How to use CAD software
|
||||
- How to slice and send prints
|
||||
- Collaborative design process
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Takeaways
|
||||
|
||||
### What You Should Implement Now
|
||||
|
||||
**High Priority (This Week):**
|
||||
1. **Nginx Proxy Manager** - Makes everything easier to access
|
||||
2. **Gitea** - Version control for your infrastructure
|
||||
3. **Proxmox Backup Server** - Protect your work (VA docs, business plans, everything!)
|
||||
|
||||
**Medium Priority (Next Week):**
|
||||
4. **Komodo** - Replace or augment Portainer, simpler UI
|
||||
5. **Dozzle** - Real-time log viewer (helps with debugging n8n, containers)
|
||||
6. **Pi-hole** - DNS ad blocking (already planned, but bump up priority)
|
||||
|
||||
**Lower Priority (Month 1-2):**
|
||||
7. **GPU passthrough setup** (once you buy GPU)
|
||||
8. **Netdata** - System monitoring
|
||||
9. **Mailrise** - Unified notifications
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Why This Matters for Your Business
|
||||
|
||||
**3D Print Farm Business:**
|
||||
- **Centralized workstation** = you + your son collaborate on designs
|
||||
- **GPU acceleration** = faster CAD, complex models, better workflow
|
||||
- **Remote access** = work from anywhere (bus parking lot, home, vacation)
|
||||
- **Professional setup** = looks good if you show clients your process
|
||||
|
||||
**Homelab Improvements:**
|
||||
- **Better organization** (Gitea for code, Nginx Proxy Manager for access)
|
||||
- **Better backups** (PBS protects your VA docs, business plans, everything)
|
||||
- **Better monitoring** (Uptime Kuma + Netdata + Dozzle)
|
||||
- **Professional skills** = you learn modern DevOps tools (good for HomelabHub.AI business too!)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
|
||||
**Setup Guides:**
|
||||
- [Proxmox PCI Passthrough (Official Wiki)](https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/PCI_Passthrough)
|
||||
- [Nginx Proxy Manager Docker Setup](https://www.virtualizationhowto.com/2023/10/setting-up-nginx-proxy-manager-on-docker-with-easy-letsencrypt-ssl/)
|
||||
- [Gitea Installation Guide](https://docs.gitea.io/en-us/install-with-docker/)
|
||||
- [Proxmox Backup Server Documentation](https://pbs.proxmox.com/docs/)
|
||||
|
||||
**Communities:**
|
||||
- r/Proxmox on Reddit
|
||||
- r/homelab on Reddit
|
||||
- r/3Dprinting on Reddit
|
||||
- Proxmox forums (forum.proxmox.com)
|
||||
|
||||
**Your existing resources:**
|
||||
- Your Proxmox infrastructure (already solid foundation)
|
||||
- Your Caddy VPS (already handling reverse proxy externally)
|
||||
- Your OMV storage (great for backup target)
|
||||
- Your son's 3D printing interest (built-in business partner!)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**Questions? Want me to help you install any of these? Just ask!** 🚀
|
||||
|
||||
*Saved to Obsidian vault: infrastructure/homelab-2026-guide.md*
|
||||
77
infrastructure/TOOLS.md
Normal file
77
infrastructure/TOOLS.md
Normal file
@@ -0,0 +1,77 @@
|
||||
# TOOLS.md - Local Notes
|
||||
|
||||
Skills define *how* tools work. This file is for *your* specifics — the stuff that's unique to your setup.
|
||||
|
||||
## Fred's Homelab Infrastructure
|
||||
|
||||
### Network
|
||||
- Main Network: 10.0.10.0/24
|
||||
- VPN: WireGuard tunnel at 10.0.8.0/24
|
||||
- VPS: 66.63.182.168 (vps.nianticbooks.com) running Caddy reverse proxy
|
||||
|
||||
### Proxmox Hosts
|
||||
- Main Proxmox host: 10.0.10.3 (main-pve)
|
||||
- HP DL380: Proxmox host running my container
|
||||
|
||||
### Key Services (LXC Containers)
|
||||
- Home Assistant: 10.0.10.24 - Smart home automation
|
||||
- n8n: 10.0.10.22 (CT 106) - Workflow automation
|
||||
- Uptime Kuma: 10.0.10.26 (CT 128) - Service monitoring
|
||||
- OpenClaw Gateway: 10.0.10.28 (CT 130) - AI agent coordination (that's me!)
|
||||
- Running as LXC container on HP DL380
|
||||
- No sound card/audio output on this container
|
||||
- Step-CA: 10.0.10.15 (CT 115) - Internal certificate authority
|
||||
|
||||
### Paired Nodes
|
||||
- **Fred's iMac**: 10.0.10.11 - OpenClaw desktop app node
|
||||
- Provides: Camera, screen recording, canvas display, notifications
|
||||
- Potential audio output for TTS
|
||||
- Near Fred but screen visibility limited
|
||||
- **Known Issue:** `nodes screen_record` fails with "The operation could not be completed" (OpenClaw 2026.2.1 bug)
|
||||
- **Workaround:** Use native `screencapture` command instead:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Record 3 seconds of screen
|
||||
screencapture -T 3 -V 3 /tmp/screen-recording.mp4
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Current Projects
|
||||
- Homelab infrastructure management
|
||||
- 3D printing projects
|
||||
- Android head unit/carputer for truck
|
||||
|
||||
## Location
|
||||
- Weather location: Niantic, IL 62551
|
||||
|
||||
## Tasks & Organization
|
||||
- Wants to use Apple Reminders/Tasks on iPhone
|
||||
- Need to explore integration options
|
||||
|
||||
## n8n Workflow Automation
|
||||
|
||||
**Instance:** http://10.0.10.22:5678
|
||||
**API Key:** `eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzdWIiOiI1ZTVjZTQ2Zi1iNmUyLTQyMGEtYmUzMC1iYzQzYThlMDA1YjMiLCJpc3MiOiJuOG4iLCJhdWQiOiJwdWJsaWMtYXBpIiwiaWF0IjoxNzcwMDk3NDEwfQ.7NBimIPNlVH_Jif-3FU-9MSPfPUP1ILSznKGR1JzpE8`
|
||||
**User:** OpenClaw (API access granted Feb 3, 2026)
|
||||
|
||||
**Active Workflows:**
|
||||
- Prometheus alerts → Discord/Email/Pushover
|
||||
- Backup verification (daily @ 6 AM)
|
||||
- SSL certificate expiration monitor
|
||||
- Service health monitor (every 5 min via Uptime Kuma)
|
||||
- Task overdue alerts (every 4 hours)
|
||||
- Uptime Kuma webhook → alerts
|
||||
|
||||
**API Usage:**
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# List all workflows
|
||||
curl -H "X-N8N-API-KEY: <key>" http://10.0.10.22:5678/api/v1/workflows
|
||||
|
||||
# Get specific workflow
|
||||
curl -H "X-N8N-API-KEY: <key>" http://10.0.10.22:5678/api/v1/workflows/{id}
|
||||
|
||||
# Trigger workflow
|
||||
curl -X POST -H "X-N8N-API-KEY: <key>" http://10.0.10.22:5678/api/v1/workflows/{id}/execute
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
Add whatever helps you do your job. This is your cheat sheet.
|
||||
Reference in New Issue
Block a user