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Three useful ways into Rack 2 Reality.
01 / Reliability
Build a dependable home
The datacenter principles that make a difference at home.
02 / Storage
Put your NAS to work
The backups and services I rely on after the setup phase.
03 / Networking
Get the basics right
How I improved my network without buying more equipment.
Hi, I’m Paul.
I work in datacenters, but at home I’m still learning too. I share the things I try, the problems I run into, and the setups that prove useful over time.
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