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AnyoneYou may know how to install a program on your computer, but might not even know where to start when asked how the cloud works.  This is to be expected – that's how they were designed!

Modern open-source software can make aoffer homefamiliar serveronline services and takeput back control of their data.  Self-hosting can improve your digital privacy and security by keeping your datayou in yourcomplete home. control. Host a personal website, build a private cloud, or share with an online community.  

 cloudWhat is the Cloud?

Modern open-source software can offer familiar online services and put you in complete control.  Start with affordable hardware like single-board computers, mini PCs or even a refurbished workstation computer.  

Connect your server to the World Wide Web with a domain name and modern router, or access all your services while away using a virtual private network.

Home Page.png cloudWhat is the Cloud?

In this five-part series, we will learn about the “cloud” – from the ground up – and use this new knowledge to build our own server.   Aside from your curiosity, all you need to bring is an unused computer system – an excellent reason to explore the low-cost Raspberry Pi or repurpose an old computer.

Table of Contents
  1. Your Personal Cloud
  2. Hardware
  3. Software
  4. Services
  5. Monitoring & Maintenance
  6. World Wide Web

Through educational do-it-yourself guides we explore the hardware and software requirements for a home server, including quick-start examples. This process uses Debian Linux and Docker to quickly self-host your services through the browser-based interface. 

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Table of Contents
  1. Your Personal Cloud
  2. Hardware
  3. Software
  4. Services
  5. Monitoring & Maintenance
  6. World Wide Web

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