{"product_id":"home-server-setup-guide-william-applewhite-9798266008052","title":"Home Server Setup Guide: From Hardware to Your First Services","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake control of your digital life with your own home server.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you want to build a private media library, create secure backups, block ads across your entire network, or simply learn the skills IT professionals use every day, this \u003cb\u003ebeginner-friendly guide\u003c\/b\u003e will walk you through the entire process step by step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan and choose the right hardware for your goals and budget\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall and configure operating systems like Ubuntu Server and Proxmox VE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet up reliable storage and automated backups with confidence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecure your server using SSH keys, firewalls, and VPNs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRun powerful services like Plex, Nextcloud, Pi-hole, and Home Assistant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonitor performance and keep your system healthy long-term\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpand your homelab into clusters, virtualization, and advanced projects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with clear explanations, practical examples, and real-world workflows, this book makes building and running a home server approachable-even if you've never touched Linux before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a hobbyist, a student, or a professional looking to sharpen your skills, this guide will give you the knowledge and confidence to turn any spare computer into a powerful, always-on tool for your household.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake the leap into self-hosting-and discover how much more you can do when you own the server.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Applewhite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798266008052\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d","brand":"William Applewhite","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49172161134847,"sku":"9798266008052","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/home-server-setup-guide-william-applewhite-9798266008052","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}