Homelab and networking

Storage servers, backup power and the network around them.

• NAS and RAID basics: redundancy is not a backupUnderstand how NAS and RAID protect against disk failure, and why a separate 3-2-1 backup strategy is still essential.
• UPS sizing: VA, watts and runtimeLearn how to size an uninterruptible power supply for a home lab by understanding VA, watts, power factor, and runtime considerations.
• Ethernet speeds and cable categoriesLearn how IEEE 802.3 defines Ethernet speeds and TIA sets cabling standards for data centers, with guidance on checking hardware specifications.
• Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 for a home officeExplains Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 features, security protocols, and how to choose a router for a home office.
• Securing a home router and lab networkLearn how to harden a home router, segment a lab network, and choose secure Wi-Fi hardware using standards-based guidance.