What do you self host, how, and why? (lemmy.ml)

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How in terms of "how did you do it" i.e. a guide a wiki etc. How to you maintain it? How do you provide security and how do you maintain it? Do you host on bare metal at home? Do you use a cloud service? If the former, how do you connect to it when you aren't at home?

I realize that's a lot to ask, but I have some down time and want to hear everyone's full viewpoints

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[-] derry@midwest.social 3 points 1 week ago

What: Photo server and media server How: followed the guides, docker mainly. I check for updates on a monthly basis or so Why: dont want my photos on Google or apple. And don't want to pay for extra storage. Easy access to my media wherever (using tailscale)

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