Files

Jordan Ramos 4b62fb0a27 Initial commit: Homelab infrastructure repository with automated collection system

- 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

2025-11-29 15:55:56 -07:00

7.4 KiB

Raw Blame History

Git Setup Complete - Summary

Date: November 29, 2025 Status: ✅ Repository successfully initialized Location: /home/jramos/homelab

What Was Done

1. Problem Identified

Your attempt to use git in the Windows filesystem (/mnt/c/Users/fam1n/Documents/homelab) failed because:

Windows NTFS doesn't support POSIX file permissions
Git requires proper permissions for lock files
WSL2 translation layer can't bridge this gap for git operations

Error encountered: chmod on .git/config.lock failed: Operation not permitted

2. Solution Implemented

We moved your repository to the Linux filesystem where git works properly:

Created: /home/jramos/homelab (Linux filesystem)
Copied: All files from Windows location to Linux location
Initialized: Git repository with proper configuration
Configured: .gitignore to protect sensitive files

3. Files Created

File	Purpose
`.gitignore`	Prevents sensitive files from being tracked
`README.md`	Main repository documentation
`GIT-SETUP-GUIDE.md`	Complete guide explaining what we did and why
`GIT-QUICK-REFERENCE.md`	Quick command reference for daily use
`git-first-commit.sh`	Interactive script to make your first commit
`SETUP-COMPLETE.md`	This file

Repository Status

Location:        /home/jramos/homelab
Git initialized: Yes ✅
Branch:          main
Commits:         0 (no commits yet)
Untracked files: 73
Ignored files:   2 (.env, .claude/settings.local.json)

Protected Files (Ignored by Git)

.env - Your environment configuration with sensitive data
.claude/settings.local.json - Local settings
All patterns in .gitignore (ISOs, disk images, archives, logs, etc.)

Ready to Track

All scripts (.sh files)
Documentation (.md files)
.env.example (template, safe to share)
Configuration files
Collection exports (optional)

How to Access Your Repository

From WSL2 Terminal

cd /home/jramos/homelab

From Windows File Explorer

Open File Explorer
In address bar, type: \\wsl$\Ubuntu\home\jramos\homelab
Press Enter
Optional: Right-click folder → "Pin to Quick access" for easy access

From Windows Command Prompt / PowerShell

\\wsl$\Ubuntu\home\jramos\homelab

Your Next Steps

Step 1: Make Your First Commit

Option A - Use the Helper Script (Recommended for Beginners)

cd /home/jramos/homelab
./git-first-commit.sh

This interactive script will:

Set up your git identity (name and email) if needed
Show you what will be committed
Create your first commit
Explain what to do next

Option B - Manual Method

cd /home/jramos/homelab

# Set your identity (one-time setup)
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"

# Review what will be committed
git status
git diff

# Stage all files
git add .

# Create the commit
git commit -m "Initial commit: Homelab infrastructure repository"

# View your commit
git log

Step 2: Start Using Git Daily

Every time you make changes to your homelab:

cd /home/jramos/homelab

# After editing files...
git status              # See what changed
git diff                # See details of changes
git add .               # Stage all changes
git commit -m "Description of what you changed"
git log --oneline -5    # View recent commits

Step 3: Learn the Basics

Essential Reading (in order):

GIT-QUICK-REFERENCE.md - Daily commands you'll use
GIT-SETUP-GUIDE.md - Complete explanation of setup and workflows
README.md - Repository overview

Quick Command Reference:

git status              # What changed?
git diff                # Show me the changes
git add .               # Stage everything
git commit -m "msg"     # Save changes
git log --oneline       # Show history

What About the Windows Directory?

You have two options:

Option 1: Keep Both (Recommended)

Windows: /mnt/c/Users/fam1n/Documents/homelab - Use for daily work in Windows
Linux: /home/jramos/homelab - Git repository for version control

When you make changes in Windows, sync to Linux:

rsync -av --exclude='.git' /mnt/c/Users/fam1n/Documents/homelab/ /home/jramos/homelab/
cd /home/jramos/homelab
git add .
git commit -m "Updated from Windows"

Option 2: Use Only Linux Directory

Work exclusively in /home/jramos/homelab
Access via \\wsl$\Ubuntu\home\jramos\homelab from Windows
Archive or delete the old Windows directory

Recommendation: Try Option 2 (Linux only) for a week. It's simpler and git will always work.

Common Questions

Q: Can I still access files from Windows?

A: Yes! Use \\wsl$\Ubuntu\home\jramos\homelab in File Explorer.

Q: What if I accidentally edit files in the old Windows location?

A: Just copy them to the Linux location using the rsync command above.

Q: Will my .env file be committed?

A: No, it's in .gitignore and will be ignored by git. Only .env.example is tracked.

Q: Can I edit files in VS Code or other Windows editors?

A: Yes! Open the \\wsl$\Ubuntu\home\jramos\homelab directory in any Windows application.

Q: What if I make a mistake in git?

A: Git is very forgiving. See "Emergency Commands" in GIT-QUICK-REFERENCE.md.

Q: Do I need GitHub/GitLab?

A: Not for now. This is a local git repository. You can add remote backup later if you want.

Verification Checklist

Before making your first commit, verify:

You can navigate to /home/jramos/homelab in WSL2
git status works without errors
.env is shown as "Ignored" (run git status --ignored)
.env.example is shown as "Untracked" (will be committed)
You can access the directory from Windows Explorer

All checks should pass. If not, see GIT-SETUP-GUIDE.md troubleshooting section.

Emergency Contacts

Issue	Solution
"chmod failed" error	You're in `/mnt/c/...` instead of `/home/...`
"not a git repository"	Run `cd /home/jramos/homelab`
"Please tell me who you are"	Set git identity with `git config --global user.name` and `user.email`
Committed wrong thing	`git reset --soft HEAD~1` (undo last commit, keep changes)
Accidentally changed file	`git checkout -- filename` (restore from last commit)

Summary

What you have now:

✅ Working git repository in Linux filesystem
✅ All files copied and safe
✅ Sensitive files protected by .gitignore
✅ Accessible from both WSL2 and Windows
✅ Ready for your first commit

What to do next:

Run ./git-first-commit.sh to make your first commit
Start tracking changes to your homelab infrastructure
Learn git basics using the reference guides

Why this matters:

📚 Track history of all infrastructure changes
⏪ Undo mistakes easily
📝 Document why changes were made
🔒 Backup your configuration work
🧪 Experiment without fear

Congratulations! Your homelab is now under professional version control. Start committing changes and build up a history of your infrastructure evolution.

For questions or issues, refer to:

GIT-SETUP-GUIDE.md - Detailed explanations
GIT-QUICK-REFERENCE.md - Quick command lookup
Git documentation: https://git-scm.com/doc

Happy homelabbing!

Setup completed: 2025-11-29 Git version: 2.43.0 WSL Distribution: Ubuntu

7.4 KiB Raw Blame History