If you are anything like me, it all started with one Virtual Private Server (VPS) and before you close your eyes, you have many of them split between the cloud and your local environment. I use Docker containers for most of my work, and this past weekend one of the VPS was shut down because…
I get asked all the time: “What are you actually using for your AI Lab?” To answer that, I wanted to provide an update on how I’m building, testing, and deploying. But first, a little background. I’m a technology consultant and services principal, and I’ve been developing custom software since I was 15. I’ve been deep…
As a follow up to my How to Host Multiple Public Websites on Your Windows PC a few months bac, I am writing this one If you want to move away from expensive AI subscriptions and bring your data back home, building a local AI home lab is the answer. Today, I’m documenting how I…
Portainer makes managing Docker containers simple, and the Portainer Agent allows you to manage multiple Docker hosts from a central Portainer instance. But if you’re running Docker Desktop on Windows, making the agent accessible from other computers on your local network can be tricky. In this post, I show how to solve this common LAN…
Why Does Docker Say “Layer Already Exists”? (The Magic of Efficient Pushing) If you’ve ever pushed an image to Docker Hub and noticed the terminal scrolling through lines of “Layer already exists,” you might have wondered if something went wrong. Actually, that message is a sign that Docker is working exactly as intended. It’s the…
From Zero to Hero: Using Docker, Nginx Proxy Manager & HTTPS Like many developers, I grew tired of the limitations and recurring costs of commercial web hosting for development projects. Have you ever wanted to host your own powerful websites or web applications from home, but felt constrained by the costs and limitations of commercial…
Note: Written with the help of Microsoft Copilot A container is a standard unit of software that packages up code and all its dependencies. The goal is to ensure that an application runs quickly and reliably across different computing environments. The Key benefit of a container is that it allows developers and IT professionals to…
Choosing a domain name is an exciting step in creating your website. With the knowledge of what makes a good domain name, you’re now ready to select the perfect digital address for your online home. What is a Domain Name? Think of the internet as a big city. Every website needs its own address so…
