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Mastering Self-Hosted Nextcloud for Homelabs : Build a Private Cloud for Secure File Storage and Sync Using Docker, Proxmox, Nginx Proxy Manager, S3 Storage and n8n
Mastering Self-Hosted Nextcloud for Homelabs
Take full control of your digital life with a secure, private, and high-performance cloud you own. Mastering Self-Hosted Nextcloud for Homelabs is the complete guide to building, deploying, and maintaining your own personal cloud—without relying on Big Tech, subscriptions, or complicated guesswork.
Designed for beginners, homelab enthusiasts, and IT professionals alike, this book walks you step-by-step from basic setup to enterprise-grade production. Whether you’re using a Raspberry Pi, a mini-PC, Proxmox, or Docker, you’ll learn exactly how to create a private cloud that is fast, secure, scalable, and future-proof.
What You Will Learn
• A clear, project-based roadmap
Follow a structured learning path with real-world projects that help you build a fully functional Nextcloud environment from scratch.
• Multiple deployment options
Master installations on bare-metal, virtual machines, and Docker containers—complete with tested configurations and proven set-ups.
• Production-grade security and hardening
Implement SSL/TLS, Nginx Proxy Manager, Fail2ban, 2FA, encryption, database tuning, caching, strong authentication workflows, and more.
• Modern storage and backup architectures
Learn how to design reliable storage systems using local disks, NAS devices, ZFS, S3-compatible object storage, and automated disaster-recovery patterns.
• Automation and ecosystem integration
Build powerful workflows using n8n, integrate OnlyOffice or Collabora, connect external services, and streamline backups, syncing, and monitoring.
Who This Book Is For
• Homelab beginners wanting a reliable, easy-to-follow start
• Power users and sysadmins seeking to self-host their own cloud
• Small teams, freelancers, and SMBs needing secure file sharing
• Anyone tired of subscription fees and privacy-invasive cloud platforms
Why This Book Stands Out
Unlike generic tutorials, this guide is hands-on, comprehensive, and built around real homelab scenarios. Every chapter includes practical steps, sample configurations, troubleshooting notes, and best practices used by professionals running production self-hosted systems.
By the end, you will confidently deploy, secure, scale, and maintain a fully self-hosted Nextcloud environment built to last.
Take full control of your digital life with a secure, private, and high-performance cloud you own. Mastering Self-Hosted Nextcloud for Homelabs is the complete guide to building, deploying, and maintaining your own personal cloud—without relying on Big Tech, subscriptions, or complicated guesswork.
Designed for beginners, homelab enthusiasts, and IT professionals alike, this book walks you step-by-step from basic setup to enterprise-grade production. Whether you’re using a Raspberry Pi, a mini-PC, Proxmox, or Docker, you’ll learn exactly how to create a private cloud that is fast, secure, scalable, and future-proof.
What You Will Learn
• A clear, project-based roadmap
Follow a structured learning path with real-world projects that help you build a fully functional Nextcloud environment from scratch.
• Multiple deployment options
Master installations on bare-metal, virtual machines, and Docker containers—complete with tested configurations and proven set-ups.
• Production-grade security and hardening
Implement SSL/TLS, Nginx Proxy Manager, Fail2ban, 2FA, encryption, database tuning, caching, strong authentication workflows, and more.
• Modern storage and backup architectures
Learn how to design reliable storage systems using local disks, NAS devices, ZFS, S3-compatible object storage, and automated disaster-recovery patterns.
• Automation and ecosystem integration
Build powerful workflows using n8n, integrate OnlyOffice or Collabora, connect external services, and streamline backups, syncing, and monitoring.
Who This Book Is For
• Homelab beginners wanting a reliable, easy-to-follow start
• Power users and sysadmins seeking to self-host their own cloud
• Small teams, freelancers, and SMBs needing secure file sharing
• Anyone tired of subscription fees and privacy-invasive cloud platforms
Why This Book Stands Out
Unlike generic tutorials, this guide is hands-on, comprehensive, and built around real homelab scenarios. Every chapter includes practical steps, sample configurations, troubleshooting notes, and best practices used by professionals running production self-hosted systems.
By the end, you will confidently deploy, secure, scale, and maintain a fully self-hosted Nextcloud environment built to last.
353 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 8, 2025
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