Starting a Homelab
Starting a homelab means picking one workload you actually want, buying the smallest machine that runs it well, and growing from there. Most first labs are a used mini PC or desktop running a hypervisor, with storage added later. Buying rack servers first is the commonest and most expensive beginner mistake.
- What is a homelab?
- Do I need an actual server to start a homelab?
- How much does a homelab cost to build and run?
- How do I build my first homelab, step by step?
- Proxmox or TrueNAS — which should I run?
- What mistakes do most people make starting a homelab?
- Should I buy used or new hardware for a homelab?