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In this video, we dive into the world of self-hosting and the unexpected challenges that can come with it. I share my journey of getting into self-hosting, driven by curiosity and a desire to save money, while also taking control of my data. From setting up media servers like Plex and Emby to finding a self-hosted password manager and using DNS-level ad blockers, the benefits of self-hosting have been huge for my family and me, especially in terms of privacy and security. But of course, things don’t always go as planned. I talk about the recent headache I experienced when trying to set up a Proxmox backup server and the issues that arose when I couldn’t get my backup system to work properly. In the process, I share some valuable lessons I learned along the way, like how to prevent data loss, why you should keep your systems monitored, and the importance of setting up proper notifications. Despite the stress, I managed to recover by spinning up a new Proxmox backup server, which added an extra layer of redundancy to my setup. I also thank Synology for helping me with the hardware upgrade that made it all possible. And while I got lucky this time, I know that regular maintenance is key to avoiding disaster. Be sure to check out the video to hear more about my experience and learn from my mistakes. And as always, I’d love to hear your own data loss stories and how you’ve recovered from them—drop a comment below! Affiliate Links To Synology Stuff:
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https://www.energy.gov/cio/data-privacy-day
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00:00 – Introduction to self-hosting and why it’s interesting
00:30 – Starting with a Plex media server and saving money on third-party services
00:51 – Setting up a self-hosted password manager to avoid data breaches
01:12 – Using Adguard for DNS-level ad blocking
01:29 – Setting up a surveillance camera solution for added security
01:49 – Self-hosting allows for learning new things, saving money, and preventing data breaches
02:13 – Issues with setting up a Proxmox backup server due to limited RAM
02:37 – Synology’s involvement and the Data Privacy Day event
02:55 – Explanation of Data Privacy Day and its global observance
03:11 – Synology sends RAM to upgrade the backup server
03:31 – Installation of the new RAM and setup of Proxmox backup server
03:56 – Problems with the VM booting and failure of backup system
04:23 – The reality of troubleshooting and being your own tech support
04:43 – Creating a new Proxmox backup server to recover from the issue
05:10 – Configuring the backup system for redundancy
05:33 – Plans for an offsite backup solution and focusing on local redundancy first
05:57 – Importance of checking systems and setting up notifications
06:15 – Reflection on the backup failure and lessons learned
06:31 – Thanks to Synology and viewers for following along
06:50 – Request for viewers to share their own data loss stories in the comments /=========================================/ ✅ Amazon Wishlist:
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