I am in the process of setting up a home server, and I am struggling to decide. I have previously used yunohost but in the meantime, freedom box has matured quite a bit. I have also looked at Tipi.

The use case right now is, running a wireguard server and probably some notes of sorts (to be decided). A web GUI for management and updating would be much desired.

Disclaimer: I don’t have too much surplus of energy, due to a hectic life, so I would prefer something easy and without the requirement of docker/kubernettes

I will run on a Gigabyte Brix with:

  • AMD Ryzen 4300U (4 core)
  • 16 maybe 32 GB RAM
  • 512GB SSD

I am open to other suggestions.

P.S. I apologise if this has been debated before, but I have not really found anything.

Thank you in advance

EDIT: I have read your recommendations and arguments, and it is noted, I am watching docker tutorials now :)

  • PyrosisEnglish
    4•7 months ago

    This is a journey that will likely fill you with knowledge. During that process what you consider “easy” will change.

    So the answer right now for you is use what is interesting to you.

    Yes plenty ways to do the same thing in different ways. Imo though right now jump in and install something. Then play with it.

    Just remember modern CPUs can host many services from a single box. How they do that can vary.