Tag: self-hosting

Build a three node Kubernetes cluster on mini PCs with k3s: static IPs, firewall ports, local-path storage, and a first deployment that actually answers.

Compare DBeaver, pgAdmin, and DataGrip for PostgreSQL and MySQL management. Free vs commercial picks, feature breakdown.

The SSPL only bites if you offer MongoDB itself as a service. What that means for self-hosters, and when FerretDB on Postgres is the better answer.

Why PgBouncer matters for home lab Postgres, connection pooling modes explained, config examples, and when prepared statements break.

Compare Litestream's continuous backup with rqlite's Raft replication for distributed SQLite. Learn when each fits your self-hosted setup.

Self-host map tiles with PostGIS. Import OSM data, query spatial data, serve tiles via Martin. No Google Maps tax.

Postgres replication at home: when you need read replicas, streaming vs logical replication explained, slot management, conflict handling.

Fork futures: MariaDB's agile innovation vs MySQL's Oracle stewardship. Storage engines, JSON, replication, and why your choice matters now.

Why SQLite is the secret weapon for self-hosted apps. WAL mode, concurrency limits, and when to actually leave it behind for Postgres.

Redis went source-available, then back to AGPL. When to migrate to Valkey or KeyDB, persistence and clustering options, and what matters for self-hosters.

Docker volumes, version pinning, health checks, and tuning. A production-ready Postgres Compose template with init scripts and backup strategy.

Garrul's 2026-05-25 roadmap promised moderation tools, a faster widget, and admin polish. 89 days and 53 releases later, here is the honest scorecard.