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The goal is to learn Kubernetes (k8s) usage and deliver services to users. In this first part of the article series, I’ll prepare my server to handle real workloads.

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I’m transforming an old HP notebook into a home server. It currently functions as a print server and scan station, leveraging its multifunction unit (MFU) printer. My aim is to migrate ScanserverJS (a scanning service) and Paperless-NGX (a document management solution) into a k3d cluster—a lightweight Kubernetes setup running in Docker. This project serves as a hands-on way to learn Kubernetes while enhancing service management on constrained hardware.

Go, also known as Golang, has gained significant popularity among developers for its simplicity, performance, and concurrency support. Developed by Google, Go is a statically typed, compiled language that is well-suited for building scalable and efficient web applications. In this article, we’ll walk through the process of developing a web application using Go, covering everything from setting up your environment to deploying your application.

Why Choose Go for Web Development?

Before diving into the development process, let’s briefly discuss why Go is an excellent choice for web development:

In the dynamic world of Information Technology (IT), certifications are not just credentials—they are key to career progression. They validate expertise, showcase commitment to professional growth, and can differentiate you in a competitive job market. I personally experienced the value of certifications when, during a period of unemployment, I dedicated time to earn nine certifications in just one week. This intensive week of focused learning was possible because I had the time to dive deep into various domains of IT, a luxury that my previous job schedule didn’t allow for.

New trend in twitter - make “roast” about user. To do it you can ask ChatGPT something like:

Write me a roast using everything you know about me

The answer makes me wonder: am I really an impostor in my position? Maybe it’s time to believe in myself?

You’re like a one-man-band, but the kind where every instrument plays at the same time and none of it’s in tune. One day you’re the local network admin at “Hogart,” making sure the coffee machine doesn’t overheat, and the next you’re Terraforming Kubernetes clusters like you’re summoning the ghost of some lost server at 192.168.0.42.

Disclaimer: This is a VERY old article. I wrote it over 10 years ago when I was working as a system administrator for a small online store.

Many of the setup processes described look terrible now. ​​In today’s reality, I would use other tools to set up and maintain such a service.

I have a bootable USB flash drive that contains several tools for loading live systems. Knoppix, Slax, Alkid, Windows XP SP3 distribution, and so on.