How to Deploy Nextcloud for Private Cloud Storage in Your HomeLab
Nextcloud is an open-source platform for private cloud storage and collaboration. By hosting Nextcloud in your homelab, you can securely store files, manage calendars, and sync data across devices—all without relying on third-party services. This guide walks you through installing and configuring Nextcloud on your homelab server. What You’ll Need A server or virtual machine with at least: 2 GB RAM and 1 CPU (for small deployments). 20 GB of storage (or more for large file collections). Linux installed (Ubuntu 20.04 or newer is recommended). A static IP or domain name. Step 1: Update and Prepare Your Server Log into your server: ssh user@<server_ip> Update the system packages: sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y Install necessary dependencies: sudo apt install -y apache2 mariadb-server libapache2-mod-php php php-mysql php-xml php-mbstring php-curl php-zip php-gd unzip Step 2: Set Up the Database Secure MariaDB: sudo mysql_secure_installation Follow the prompts to set a root password and remove unnecessary settings. ...