</MyHomeServer>

🟢 Live & Running - Production Environment

My high-performance home server infrastructure built around flagship-tier hardware and practical services. This setup combines a powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 workstation with RTX 5090 graphics, 64GB RAM, and 12TB+ storage, alongside a dedicated UGREEN NAS for 24/7 operations. Demonstrates enterprise-level capabilities using enthusiast-grade equipment for development, AI/ML workloads, and comprehensive home automation.

Main PC

🟢 DESKTOP-VF0F43H - Active

UGREEN NAS

🟢 DXP4800+ - Always On

Laptop Nodes

� 2 Development Machines

Network

⚡ 2.5GbE + Gigabit

</Hardware>

CPU
24 Cores
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K @ 3.7GHz
RAM
64GB
DDR5-6400 G.Skill (2x32GB)
GPU
RTX 5090
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Storage
12TB+
4TB NVMe + 1TB SSD + 8TB HDD

</StorageArchitecture>

High-Speed NVMe Storage

  • Primary: WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD
  • Secondary: WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB NVMe SSD
  • Ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 storage for OS and applications
  • Multi-gigabyte/second read/write speeds
  • Perfect for development environments and VMs

SATA SSD Cache

  • Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB
  • High-performance SATA SSD for frequently accessed data
  • Reliable Samsung V-NAND technology
  • Ideal for caching and intermediate storage
  • Perfect balance of speed and capacity

Mass Storage

  • Seagate 8TB HDD (ST8000DM004)
  • High-capacity storage for bulk data and backups
  • Media files, archives, and long-term storage
  • Cost-effective per-gigabyte storage solution
  • Total PC Storage: 12TB+ across 4 drives

</CoreServices>

File Sharing & Storage

  • Centralized file storage on always-on UGREEN NAS
  • Cross-platform file sharing (SMB/CIFS, NFS, FTP)
  • Automated backup systems with versioning
  • Remote file access from anywhere via VPN
  • Snapshot-based version control
  • Plex Media Server with hardware transcoding
  • Docker containers for additional services

VPN & Remote Access

  • Secure VPN server for remote access
  • Encrypted tunneling protocols
  • Multiple device support
  • Access home network from anywhere
  • Secure file access while traveling
  • Privacy protection on public networks

Firewall & Security

  • Network firewall protecting all devices
  • Traffic monitoring and filtering
  • Intrusion detection and prevention
  • Port forwarding for services
  • Network segmentation for security
  • Real-time threat analysis

</NetworkSetup>

Network Topology

  • UGREEN NAS: 24/7 always-on core with 2.5GbE networking
  • Main PC: Intel I226-V Gigabit Ethernet (flagship workstation)
  • Laptops: WiFi 6 and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
  • High-speed interconnects for file transfers and streaming
  • Network segmentation for security and performance optimization

Performance Distribution

  • UGREEN NAS: File storage, media streaming, Docker services
  • Main PC: AI/ML workloads, 4K video processing, game servers
  • RTX 5090: GPU computing, rendering, ML acceleration
  • 64GB RAM: Massive virtualization and development environments
  • 12TB Storage: Distributed across speed tiers for optimal performance

</SkillsDemonstrated>

System Administration

  • Multi-device network management
  • Service configuration and maintenance
  • Performance optimization
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • User access control and permissions

Practical Experience

  • Real-world networking implementation
  • Security best practices application
  • Cost-effective infrastructure design
  • 24/7 service reliability management
  • Continuous learning and improvement

</FuturePlans>

ahmad@homeserver ~ zsh
╭─ ahmad@DESKTOP-VF0F43H
╰─$ neofetch 
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 $$P      d$'     ,    $$P    GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
 $$:      $$.   -    ,d$$'    Memory: 64GB DDR5-6400 G.Skill
 $$;      Y$b._   _,d$P'      Storage: 12TB+ Multi-tier
 Y$$.    `.`"Y$$$$P"'         Network: Intel I226-V Gigabit
 `$$b      "-.__              NAS: UGREEN DXP4800+ (24/7)
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╭─ ahmad@DESKTOP-VF0F43H
╰─$ docker ps
CONTAINER ID IMAGE COMMAND CREATED STATUS PORTS NAMES
7f9e8d4a2b1c node:alpine "npm start" 2 hours ago Up 2 hours 3000->3000 portfolio-app
a3c8b1f5e9d2 plex/plex "/init" 1 day ago Up 1 day 32400->32400 plex-server
9d2c4f1a8e7b nginx:alpine "nginx -g" 3 days ago Up 3 days 80->80,443 reverse-proxy
╭─ ahmad@DESKTOP-VF0F43H
╰─$ systemctl status ugreen-nas █

Planned Upgrades

  • Additional storage expansion
  • Network performance improvements
  • Advanced monitoring solutions
  • Backup and disaster recovery enhancement
  • Energy efficiency optimizations

Learning Goals

  • Advanced containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
  • Cloud integration strategies
  • Advanced security implementations
  • Automation and orchestration
  • Enterprise-grade solutions