Building Your Own Self-Hosted Email Solution: Part One

In a world where privacy concerns are paramount, many organizations and individuals are looking for self-hosted email solutions to regain control over their data. By running your own mail server, you can mitigate risks associated with third-party providers, ensure compliance with data protection regulations, and tailor your email solution to meet your specific needs. This article will lay the groundwork for building a self-hosted email solution and cover the first steps of the process, focusing on the necessary components and considerations.

Collecting Docker Container Logs and Pushing Them to Loki

In the world of microservices and containerization, managing logs effectively is crucial for diagnosing issues and monitoring your applications. With the rise of various logging solutions, Loki by Grafana has emerged as a popular choice for aggregating logs from multiple services due to its lightweight and highly efficient design. In this article, I will walk you through the steps to collect Docker container logs and push them to Loki. Prerequisites Before we begin, ensure you have the following:

Self-Hosting Basics: Benefits, Hardware Options, and Preparation with Raspberry Pi

Self-hosting has grown in popularity among tech enthusiasts, IT professionals, and even casual users looking to take control of their digital environment. Whether you’re looking to host your own media server, create a private cloud, or deploy a secure VPN, self-hosting allows you to maintain full control over your data and services. This article is the first in a series that will cover self-hosting essentials, starting with the benefits of self-hosting, the hardware options available, and how to get your environment set up with a Raspberry Pi, Raspbian OS, Docker, and Nginx Proxy Manager.