Host a Server from Your Garage on Linux

Hosting your own server from your garage isn’t just a fun experiment — it’s a bold step toward digital independence. In a world increasingly reliant on cloud providers and third-party services, it is important to building and managing a self-hosted Linux server that gives you full control over your data, privacy, and infrastructure. In this guide you will explores how to turn any space — like your garage — into a fully functional server hub using Linux.
In this guide we walk you through every aspect of home server hosting, from selecting the right hardware and choosing a Linux distribution to setting up services like file sharing, web hosting, media streaming, backups, and even self-hosted alternatives to tools like Google Drive and Dropbox.
You’ll learn how to secure your server with firewalls, SSH best practices, automatic updates, and remote access tools. I’ll cover setting up UPS battery backups, temperature monitoring, energy-efficient networking, and even organizing cable layouts for your DIY rack.
Whether you're building on a Raspberry Pi or a desktop, this book is perfect for tech-lover hobbyists, privacy advocates, and open-source enthusiasts. It balances hands-on tutorials with real-world tips on networking, port forwarding, DNS, dynamic IPs, and long-term maintenance.
By the end, you won’t just have a server — you’ll have a reliable, self-managed Linux-based infrastructure sitting proudly in your garage, serving you, your family, or even your clients.