In 2020 I got a Raspberry Pi 4, just before the global chip shortage and the subsequent price increases. For a while I was tinkering with various Linux distributions and hosting Plex for managing my media and using Open Media Vault for network share folders . For a few years I was installing,  reconfiguring and breaking the system, before wanting something more powerful to try out more demanding services.

Things became a lot simpler to manage when I discovered CasaOS; it is simplified self hosting management solution compatible with Debian and Ubuntu server. It features a simple one command installation process, an app store, built-in file management for network shares and a dashboard for accessing apps and monitoring system health. I’ll be sharing my current setup and how I got to the various choices I made. I won’t be going into any details about the installation, but I will mention any tips or roadblocks related to the various applications I am using.