Self-Hosted Services
- Server & Network Infrastructure
- This Bookstack Instance
- Other Self-Hosted Services
- Domain Names & DNS
- How to Keep Running or Shut Down
Server & Network Infrastructure
For deep technical details, see "2 - Network Info" and "3 - Computers / Servers" on the Current Info shelf. This page is the executive summary.
What's Running and Why
The home runs two Unraid servers (plus supporting network infrastructure) that host media streaming, home automation, document management, DNS/ad-blocking, backups, and this documentation wiki. Everything runs on the 10.100.100.0/24 network. The primary server ("BlizzRAID") does the heavy lifting; the backup server provides redundancy and additional services.
Server Hardware
| Name / Role | Type | IP Address | OS | Storage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlizzRAID (Main Server) | Unraid Tower | 10.100.100.4 | Unraid 7.3.2 (Lifetime license) | 4x 18 TB array (54 TB total, ~39 TB used), 2 TB NVMe cache, 1 TB passthrough | Runs most Docker containers and VMs. Hosts Plex, *arr stack, Home Assistant, Bookstack, and more. Login: 1Pass - Blizzraid |
| Unraid Backup | Unraid Tower | 10.100.100.5 | Unraid | 7x 1 TB array (7 TB total, ~3.4 TB used) + 1 TB parity | Backup server with NFS mounts from BlizzRAID. Runs AdGuard, Cloudflared tunnel, DHCP VM. Login: 1Pass - Unraid Backup |
| Blizzard-AD (File Server) | Windows Server | 10.100.100.15 | Windows (Active Directory) | Active Directory domain controller and file shares. Also runs DHCP. | |
| Ubuntu Server | VM on BlizzRAID | 10.100.100.6 | Ubuntu 24.04 | 500 GB vdisk | General purpose Linux server |
Virtual Machines (on BlizzRAID - 10.100.100.4)
| VM Name | Status | CPUs | RAM | IP Address | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HomeAssistant | Running | 4 | 8 GB | 10.100.100.20 | Smart home automation (port 8023) |
| DHCP - 2 | Running | 2 | 4 GB | 10.100.100.61 | DHCP server |
| Homepage | Running | 2 | 4 GB | Homepage dashboard server | |
| Ubuntu | Running | 2 | 8 GB | 10.100.100.6 | General Linux server |
| Web | Running | 2 | 8 GB | Web server (has 1 snapshot) | |
| web-fin | Running | 4 | 8 GB | Web/finance server | |
| LanTools | Running | 1 | 4 GB | Network tools | |
| ControlR | Stopped | 2 | 8 GB | Remote control |
Virtual Machines (on Backup Server - 10.100.100.5)
| VM Name | Status | CPUs | RAM | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHCP | Running | 2 | 4 GB | DHCP server (redundant) |
Network Equipment
| Device | Brand / Model | IP Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Router / Firewall | Gloud Gateway Ultra | 10.100.100.1 | Runs Unifi Network Controller. Login: admin / in password manager |
| Managed Switch | Netgear | 10.100.100.2 | |
| POE Switch | Cisco 24-port | 10.100.100.3 | In office closet, powers APs and cameras |
| 8-Port Switch | Ubiquiti US-8-60W | 10.100.100.210 | |
| WiFi AP - House | Ubiquiti UniFi | 10.100.100.211 | |
| WiFi AP - Mike | Ubiquiti UniFi | 10.100.100.212 | |
| WiFi AP - Driveway | Ubiquiti UniFi | 10.100.100.132 | |
| WiFi AP - Deck | Ubiquiti UniFi | 10.100.100.136 | |
| Unifi Controller | Software (Docker) | 10.100.100.72 | Hosted on Backup server (10.100.100.5). Manages all WiFi APs. |
How to Access the Servers
Both Unraid servers have web-based management interfaces:
- BlizzRAID (Main): http://10.100.100.4 - Credentials in 1Password under "Blizzraid"
- Unraid Backup: http://10.100.100.5 - Credentials in 1Password under "Unraid Backup"
- File Server (AD): 10.100.100.15 - Windows login: administrator / in password manager
- Router: http://10.100.100.1 - admin / in password manager
UPS / Power Protection
Steve: Fill in UPS details - what model, what it protects, battery runtime, and whether it triggers auto-shutdown.
This Bookstack Instance
About This Wiki
You're reading it right now. This Bookstack documentation wiki runs on the home server and is the central place for all household documentation.
| URL | http://10.100.100.82/ (also https://docs.blizzhome.com) |
| Runs On | [Which server — e.g., "Main server in Docker"] |
| Admin Login | See password manager under "Bookstack" |
| Database | [e.g., MySQL/MariaDB running alongside in Docker] |
Backups
[How is Bookstack backed up? Automated? Where do backups go? How to restore?]
If It Goes Down
[Quick steps to restart — e.g., "SSH into the server and run 'docker compose up -d' in /home/steve/bookstack" or "Restart the VM called 'bookstack' in Proxmox"]
If the Server Dies
If the server hardware fails entirely, this wiki goes with it unless backups are available. Consider keeping a printed or PDF copy of the "Read This First" book and the "Getting Access to Everything" chapter somewhere safe (like with the important documents in the safe).
Other Self-Hosted Services
All services below run on the home servers (BlizzRAID at 10.100.100.4 and Unraid Backup at 10.100.100.5). Web interfaces are accessible from inside the home network. Credentials are in 1Password unless noted otherwise.
Critical Services
| Service | What It Does | URL | Server | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaultwarden | Self-hosted password manager (Bitwarden compatible) | 10.100.200.10 | BlizzRAID | Contains all passwords. See Password Manager page. |
| AdGuard Home (x3) | Network DNS ad-blocking | 10.100.100.16, 10.100.100.17, 10.100.100.18 | Both servers | Three instances for redundancy. If all go down, change DNS on DHCP server. Ask Adam A. for help. |
| Nginx Proxy Manager | Reverse proxy for all services | http://10.100.100.98 | BlizzRAID | Routes external traffic to internal services via Cloudflare tunnel |
| Cloudflared Tunnel (x2) | Secure external access without port forwarding | Both servers | Connects services to Cloudflare for external access | |
| MariaDB | Database server | 10.100.100.81 | BlizzRAID | Used by Bookstack and other services |
| Redis | In-memory database/cache | 10.100.100.91 | BlizzRAID | Used by Paperless-NGX and other services |
| Duplicati | Backup software | http://10.100.100.4:8200 | BlizzRAID | Backs up server data to local and remote locations |
Media & Entertainment
| Service | What It Does | URL | Server | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plex | Primary media server (movies, TV, music) | http://10.100.100.11:32400 | BlizzRAID | Media libraries: Movies, TV, 4K Movies, 4K TV, Classic TV, Music, and more |
| Jellyfin | Alternative media server | 10.100.200.30 | BlizzRAID | Open-source Plex alternative |
| Sonarr | TV show management & downloading | http://10.100.100.85 | BlizzRAID | Automatically downloads TV episodes |
| Radarr | Movie management & downloading | http://10.100.100.87 | BlizzRAID | Automatically downloads movies |
| Lidarr | Music management & downloading | 10.100.200.16 | BlizzRAID | Automatically downloads music |
| Readarr | Book/audiobook management | http://10.100.100.92 | BlizzRAID | Automatically downloads ebooks |
| Prowlarr | Indexer manager for *arr apps | http://10.100.100.86 | BlizzRAID | Manages download sources for Sonarr/Radarr/etc. |
| SABnzbd | Usenet download client | http://10.100.100.89 | BlizzRAID | Downloads from Usenet (requires active Usenet subscription) |
| Bazarr | Subtitle management | 10.100.200.6 | BlizzRAID | Automatically downloads subtitles for movies & TV |
| Seerr | Media request manager | http://10.100.100.84 | BlizzRAID | Lets family members request movies/TV shows (replaced Overseerr) |
| Censorarr | Content filtering for media | 10.100.200.70 | BlizzRAID | Filters content in media playback |
| Threadfin | IPTV/DVR proxy | http://10.100.100.83 | BlizzRAID | Provides TV tuner emulation for Plex DVR |
| Plex-Auto-Languages | Plex helper | BlizzRAID | Automatically sets language preferences in Plex | |
| Plex-Poster-Helper-2 | Plex poster management | 10.100.200.19 | BlizzRAID | Manages custom poster artwork |
| Pinchflat (x2) | YouTube archiver | http://10.100.100.4:8945 | Both servers | Archives YouTube content |
| Calibre | Ebook management | http://10.100.100.75 | BlizzRAID | Ebook library manager |
Home Automation & Smart Home
| Service | What It Does | URL | Server | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Assistant | Smart home automation hub | http://10.100.100.20:8023 | BlizzRAID (VM) | Controls lights, sensors, automations. See Smart Home book on Current Info shelf. |
| Homey | Smart home hub (Athom) | 10.100.100.93 | BlizzRAID | Additional smart home platform |
| Homebridge | HomeKit bridge | http://10.100.100.4:8581 | BlizzRAID | Exposes non-HomeKit devices to Apple Home |
| Hubitat (x2) | Smart home controllers | 10.100.100.21 (Home), 10.100.100.22 (Mike) | Hardware devices | Zigbee/Z-Wave controllers |
Productivity & Documents
| Service | What It Does | URL | Server | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookstack | Documentation wiki (this site) | http://10.100.100.82 / https://docs.blizzhome.com | BlizzRAID | See "This Bookstack Instance" page |
| Paperless-NGX | Document management system | http://10.100.100.90 | BlizzRAID | Scans, OCRs, and organizes documents. Check for important docs! |
| Mealie | Recipe manager | http://10.100.100.39 | BlizzRAID | Family recipe collection |
| n8n | Workflow automation | 10.100.200.8 | BlizzRAID | Automates tasks between services |
| Open WebUI | AI chat interface | 10.100.200.50 | BlizzRAID | Self-hosted AI chatbot interface |
Photos & Security
| Service | What It Does | URL | Server | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immich | Photo & video management | 10.100.200.15 | BlizzRAID | Google Photos alternative. Has its own PostgreSQL database (10.100.200.14). |
| Reolink Camera Server | Security cameras | http://10.100.100.80 | Dedicated device | NVR for security cameras |
Gaming & Other
| Service | What It Does | URL | Server | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMP | Game server manager | 10.100.200.25 | BlizzRAID | Manages game servers (Minecraft, etc.) |
| Speedtest Tracker | Internet speed monitoring | http://10.100.100.7 | BlizzRAID | Runs speed tests every 30 minutes |
| Tracearr | Media tracking | 10.100.200.88 | BlizzRAID | Tracks media activity |
| Octoprint | 3D printer control | http://10.100.100.30:5000 | Dedicated device | Controls 3D printer remotely |
| Caddy Proxy | Web server / reverse proxy | 10.100.100.10 | Additional reverse proxy | |
| Networking Toolbox | Network diagnostics | http://10.100.100.4:3500 | BlizzRAID | Network troubleshooting tools |
Stopped / Inactive Services
These containers exist but are currently stopped. They can be started from the Unraid Docker page if needed:
| Service | What It Does | Server |
|---|---|---|
| FlareSolverr | Captcha solving proxy for *arr apps | BlizzRAID |
| AdGuardBuddy | AdGuard sync tool | BlizzRAID |
| Wizarr | Plex invitation manager | BlizzRAID |
| Prismarr | Media management tool | BlizzRAID |
| TandoorRecipes | Alternative recipe manager | BlizzRAID |
| GoAccess-NPMLogs | Nginx Proxy Manager log viewer | BlizzRAID |
| Homepage | Dashboard/homepage app | BlizzRAID |
| BentoPDF | PDF generator | BlizzRAID |
| ConvertX | File converter | Backup |
| Morphos | File converter | Backup |
Priority Guide
Critical - Needs to keep running: Vaultwarden, AdGuard Home, MariaDB, Redis, Duplicati, Nginx Proxy Manager
Important - Useful to keep but not urgent: Home Assistant, Plex, Paperless-NGX, Immich, Bookstack, SABnzbd
Nice to have - Can be shut down whenever: *arr stack, Jellyfin, Mealie, AMP, Speedtest, Pinchflat, Open WebUI, and everything else
Domain Names & DNS
Domains Owned
| Domain | Registrar | Expiration | Auto-Renew? | What It's Used For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| blizzhome.com | [Registrar — e.g., Cloudflare, Namecheap, Google] | [Date] | [Yes/No] | Home documentation (docs.blizzhome.com) |
| [Other domain] | [Registrar] | [Date] | [Yes/No] | [Purpose] |
Registrar Login
See password manager — search for the registrar name (e.g., "Cloudflare," "Namecheap").
DNS Provider
| DNS Managed By | [Same as registrar? Cloudflare? Self-hosted?] |
| How to Access | [URL and login info] |
What to Do With Domains
Keep auto-renew on for any domain that matters (especially blizzhome.com if this wiki uses it). Domains that aren't needed can be allowed to expire. The registrar account credentials are in the password manager.
Dynamic DNS / Reverse Proxy
[If you use a dynamic DNS service or reverse proxy (e.g., Nginx Proxy Manager, Caddy, Traefik) to make services accessible, describe the setup here.]
How to Keep Running or Shut Down
Option 1: Keep Everything Running (Easiest Short-Term)
The servers and services will keep running on their own for weeks or months with no intervention. As long as the power stays on and the internet bill is paid, everything will just work. This buys you time to figure out what you want to do long-term.
Option 2: Keep Only the Essentials
If you want to simplify but keep some things:
- Keep running: The password manager (if self-hosted), this Bookstack wiki, home automation, and DNS/ad-blocking
- Can shut down: Media server, any hobby/project services
- To stop a service: [e.g., "SSH into the server and run 'docker stop [container-name]'"]
Option 3: Shut Everything Down
If you want to turn it all off:
- First: Export/backup anything you want to keep:
- This Bookstack wiki — [how to export, e.g., "Settings > Maintenance > Export" or backup files]
- Any files on the NAS/server — [copy to an external drive or cloud]
- Photos/media — [where they are and how to copy them]
- Then: You can simply power off the server. Nothing bad will happen. The smart home devices will still work locally (lights, locks) but automations will stop.
- WiFi and internet will keep working — those run on separate equipment (router/access points), not the server.
Getting Help
If you need someone technical to help with the servers, reach out to:
- [Trusted tech-savvy friend/family member name and contact]
- [Local IT professional or MSP if applicable]
The detailed technical docs are in the "2 - Network Info" and "3 - Computers / Servers" books — a knowledgeable person can follow those.