Hybrid Cloud Show – Episode 62
Summary
The hosts discuss common home lab mistakes, including abandoning infrastructure-as-code for Docker Compose and the pitfalls of building custom hardware versus using reliable enterprise gear. They share cautionary tales about data loss from failed drives, the dangers of treating replication as backup, and security breaches from exposed services. The episode concludes with a humorous story about a failed iCloud backup strategy that resulted in a frustrating battle with Apple support.
Topics discussed
Intro and support for Late Night Linux
Shane's shift from manual config to Docker Compose
Gary's Ansible discipline and bootstrapping challenges
Sean's mistake: Building custom hardware vs Dell
Aaron's move to fit-for-purpose hardware for family
Sean's experience with second-hand and N100 boards
Shane's data loss story: SATA port and adapter failure
Ransomware replication horror story and backup lessons
Aaron's security scare and moving to overlay networks
Shane's iCloud backup disaster and Apple support loop
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