Jordan Ramos
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- Added Proxmox VE configuration collection scripts - Included documentation and quick-start guides - First infrastructure snapshot from serviceslab (2025-11-29) - All VM configs (10 VMs) and LXC configs (3 containers) - Git setup complete with .gitignore protecting sensitive data
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# CLAUDE.md
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This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with code in this repository.
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## Repository Overview
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This is a homelab infrastructure repository managing a Proxmox VE 8.3.3-based services and development laboratory environment. The infrastructure follows a hybrid architecture pattern combining traditional virtualization (KVM/QEMU) with containerization (LXC) for optimal resource utilization and service isolation.
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## Infrastructure Overview
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### Proxmox Environment
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- **Platform**: Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.3.3
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- **Architecture Pattern**: Services/Development Laboratory
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- **Primary Node**: `serviceslab` (single-node cluster)
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- **Deployment Model**: Hybrid VM + LXC container approach
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### Key Services & Virtual Machines (QEMU/KVM)
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The infrastructure employs full VMs for services requiring kernel-level isolation, complex dependencies, or heavyweight applications:
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| VM ID | Name | Purpose | Notes |
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|-------|------|---------|-------|
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| 100 | docker-hub | Container registry/Docker hub mirror | Local container image caching |
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| 101 | gitlab | GitLab CE/EE instance | Source control, CI/CD platform |
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| 105 | dev | Development environment | General-purpose development workstation |
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| 106 | Ansible-Control | Automation control node | IaC orchestration, configuration management |
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| 108 | CML | Cisco Modeling Labs | Network simulation/testing environment |
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| 109 | web-server-01 | Web application server | Production-like web tier (clustered) |
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| 110 | web-server-02 | Web application server | Load-balanced pair with web-server-01 |
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| 111 | db-server-01 | Database server | Backend data tier |
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### Containers (LXC)
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Lightweight services leveraging LXC for reduced overhead and faster provisioning:
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| CT ID | Name | Purpose | Notes |
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| 102 | nginx | Reverse proxy/load balancer | Front-end traffic management |
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| 103 | netbox | Network documentation/IPAM | Infrastructure source of truth |
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| 112 | Anytype | Knowledge management | Personal/team documentation |
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### Storage Architecture
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The storage layout demonstrates a well-organized approach to data separation:
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| Storage Pool | Type | Usage | Purpose |
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| local | Directory | 14.8% | System files, ISOs, templates |
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| local-lvm | LVM-Thin | 0.0% | VM disk images (thin provisioned) |
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| Vault | NFS/Directory | 11.9% | Secure storage for sensitive data |
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| PBS-Backups | Proxmox Backup Server | 21.6% | Automated backup repository |
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| iso-share | NFS/CIFS | 1.4% | Installation media library |
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| localnetwork | Network share | N/A | Shared resources across infrastructure |
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### Architecture Patterns & Design Decisions
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**Tiered Application Architecture**: The infrastructure implements a classic three-tier design with dedicated web servers (109, 110), database server (111), and reverse proxy (102), suggesting this lab is used for practicing production-like deployments.
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**Automation-First Approach**: The presence of Ansible-Control (106), GitLab (101), and NetBox (103) indicates a focus on Infrastructure as Code and proper documentation practices—rather civilized.
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**Network Simulation Capability**: CML (108) suggests network engineering activities, possibly testing configurations before production deployment.
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**Container Strategy**: The selective use of LXC for stateless or lightweight services (nginx, netbox) vs full VMs for complex applications demonstrates thoughtful resource optimization.
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## Working with This Environment
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### Best Practices
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1. **Backup Strategy**: With PBS-Backups at 21.6% utilization and excellent uptime (27-68 days), ensure regular backup schedules are maintained. Consider implementing the 3-2-1 rule if not already in place.
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2. **Resource Management**: Monitor the local-lvm pool (currently 0.0%)—this appears to be reserved capacity. Ensure thin provisioning doesn't lead to overcommitment.
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3. **Configuration Management**: Utilize the Ansible-Control node (106) for infrastructure changes. Avoid manual configuration drift.
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4. **Documentation**: NetBox (103) should be the single source of truth for IP addressing, VLANs, and service inventory. Keep it updated.
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5. **Version Control**: GitLab (101) should house all Infrastructure as Code, scripts, and configuration files from this repository.
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6. **Load Balancing**: The paired web servers (109, 110) suggest HA testing—ensure nginx (102) is properly configured for failover.
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### Access Patterns
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- **Proxmox Web UI**: Primary management interface for VM/CT lifecycle operations
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- **Ansible**: Automated configuration deployment and orchestration
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- **GitLab**: CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure testing and deployment
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- **NetBox**: Network documentation and IP address management
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### Maintenance Considerations
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- **Uptime**: Services showing 27-68 days uptime—schedule maintenance windows for kernel updates
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- **Storage Growth**: PBS-Backups at 21.6% allows healthy retention; review backup policies quarterly
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- **Capacity Planning**: Current utilization suggests comfortable headroom; monitor trends via Proxmox metrics
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## Development Setup
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The repository structure will house:
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- Ansible playbooks and roles for infrastructure automation
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- Terraform/OpenTofu configurations for Proxmox resource provisioning
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- Docker Compose files for service definitions
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- Documentation and runbooks for common operations
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- Network diagrams and architecture documentation
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## Notes
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- This is a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) environment
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- Working directory: /mnt/c/Users/fam1n/Documents/homelab
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- This repository is not yet initialized as a git repository
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- Proxmox node `serviceslab` is the single point of management
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- Infrastructure demonstrates production-like patterns suitable for learning and testing
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