My Background

CasaOS

Home Lab Projects

Implemented Casa OS into my home lab as a HUB for maintaining and expanding. Casa OS is used as a NAS(network-attached storage) to store and move files from one device to the next across my private network.

Casa OS is an innovative smart home operating system that revolutionizes the way we interact with our living spaces. With its user-friendly interface and advanced functionalities, Casa OS allows homeowners to control and customize various aspects of their house seamlessly. From managing the lighting, temperature, and security systems to monitoring energy usage and integrating with smart devices, Casa OS offers a comprehensive solution for a smarter and more connected home. The intuitive design of the operating system ensures effortless navigation and easy access to all the features, making it accessible for users of all ages. With Casa OS, homeowners can enjoy the convenience and comfort of a technologically advanced home, enhancing their quality of life while reducing energy consumption and promoting sustainability.

Proxmox

Proxmox, a type 1 hypervisor deployed using a spare laptop. Proxmox is utilized on the network to create virtual machines such as the one pictured (Wazuh) which is an open-source SIEM System Information and event manager. Wazuh monitors events on multiple systems on the system via agents.

Proxmox is a robust and feature-rich open-source platform that provides virtualization and containerization solutions for managing and running virtual machines (VMs) and containers. It offers a user-friendly web interface, making it easy to deploy and manage virtual environments. Proxmox enables the creation of VMs and containers, allowing users to efficiently utilize hardware resources and optimize performance. It supports various virtualization technologies, such as Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) and Containers (LXC), ensuring flexibility and adaptability to different requirements. With Proxmox, administrators can easily monitor and control the virtual infrastructure, including resource allocation, networking, and storage management. Additionally, Proxmox offers high availability and clustering features, ensuring reliable and fault-tolerant operations. Overall, Proxmox is a comprehensive and versatile solution for virtualization and container management, empowering organizations to efficiently utilize their hardware and streamline their IT infrastructure.

Pf sense

Pf sense deployed via Zima Board used to monitor, manage, and block unwanted internet traffic on the network. Snort has also been implemented for IDS/IPS.

pfSense is a powerful open-source firewall and routing platform that provides advanced network security and management functionalities. With its intuitive web interface, pfSense enables users to easily configure and monitor their network settings. It offers various features, such as traffic shaping, VPN connectivity, intrusion detection and prevention, and load balancing. pfSense also supports high availability and failover solutions to ensure continuous network connectivity. With a wide range of add-ons and packages, pfSense can be customized to meet specific network requirements. Its robust architecture and constant updates make pfSense a reliable choice for both small-scale and enterprise-level networks. Whether you need to secure your home network or manage a complex corporate infrastructure, pfSense provides the flexibility and performance you need.