I’m excited to announce the launch of my new Talos Linux Homelab Series! This comprehensive series will guide you through building a production-grade Kubernetes homelab using Talos Linux as the foundation.

What’s New?

The first article in the series, Part 1: Talos Linux Introduction - The Kubernetes-Native OS, is now live! This article covers:

  • What Talos Linux is and why it’s perfect for Kubernetes
  • Core principles: immutability, API-driven management, and minimalism
  • Comparison with traditional Kubernetes installation methods
  • Architecture and use cases
  • Hardware requirements for your homelab

What’s Coming

Over the next few months, I’ll be publishing the remaining parts of this series, covering everything from installation to advanced production configurations:

  • Part 2: Installation and building your first cluster
  • Part 3: Configuration management with GitOps
  • Part 4: High availability setup
  • Part 5: Storage configuration
  • Part 6: Networking and CNI
  • Part 7: Security hardening
  • Part 8: Monitoring and maintenance

Content in Multiple Languages

I’ll be publishing content in both English and German over the coming months. While the blog posts and general site content will be available in both languages, technical articles (like this Talos series) are maintained exclusively in English to ensure accuracy and consistency of technical terminology.

Why Talos Linux?

If you’ve ever struggled with Kubernetes cluster management, configuration drift, or security concerns with traditional Linux distributions, Talos Linux offers a refreshing alternative. It’s designed from the ground up for Kubernetes, with no SSH, no shell, and an immutable infrastructure model that makes your clusters predictable and secure.

Whether you’re a DevOps engineer looking to level up your skills, a sysadmin exploring modern infrastructure, or a homelab enthusiast wanting a production-grade setup, this series has something for you.

Ready to get started? Check out Part 1: Talos Linux Introduction and begin your journey to a better Kubernetes homelab!