Built and maintained a homelab with enterprise-grade networking and server equipment, simulating real-world IT environments. This homelab allows testing of system administration, cybersecurity, and automation tools.

Equipment & Technologies

  • Cisco Catalyst 3850

  • Unifi UDM Pro, LTE Backup, and U7 XG Access Points

  • Sophos XGS Firewall

  • Starlink as backup LAN.

  • VMware ESXi & Proxmox Virtualization

  • Active Directory & Domain Controllers

  • Ubuntu & Windows Server Management

  • Multiple HP ProLiant & Dell PowerEdge Servers

  • APC UPS for redundant power

Project Features

  • Secure, segmented VLAN networking

  • Automated server deployment using virtualization

  • Firewall configurations & security testing

  • Self-hosted services & remote access setup

  • Full rack with patch panel, managed switches, and dedicated firewall