My homelab from scratch (Part 5): thinking through the architecture before rebuilding everything

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In parts 1 to 4, we spent a lot of time on the network: taking stock, a complete overhaul, installing UniFi, and even a 5G backup for the day the fibre decides to act up. The network is clean, segmented, reliable. In short, the foundations are laid. All I’ve got left is a bit of cosmetic work in the rack with tidy cabling, some 3D prints, adding the UPS… I’ve already started on these but with the heatwave I’m putting that on hold, and I’d rather focus on the theory of the homelab than fire up a 3D printer at 210°C. I’ll get back to it later and, of course, I’ll document these finishing touches on the main rack in a dedicated article.

Kubernetes on Kentrow

My homelab from scratch (Part 5): thinking through the architecture before rebuilding everything