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Quentin Marques

Quentin Marques

…hoarding xp… leveling up IT skills… upgrading lab…

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Wi-Fi: How It Works, Security, and Best Practices
The article introduces Wi-Fi, how it works, and its main security risks. It also gives tips to protect networks, such as using WPA3 and strong passwords.
Building a Network Rack DIY: pfSense, Netgear PoE, and Ubiquiti in a Lab Rax
Step-by-step guide to building a custom 3D-printed network rack with pfSense, a Netgear PoE switch, and a Ubiquiti Unifi 6+ access point, including configuration tips and a detailed installation diagram.
Ansible : Vocabulary and Cheat Sheet
Ansible is one of the most important tools I use : it allows quick deployment, consistent configuration, and stable environments.
Architecting My Homelab with pfSense, Proxmox, and Nginx
A deep dive into the core infrastructure of my homelab: pfSense for network control, Proxmox for virtualization, and Nginx as a reverse proxy for hosted services.
Building a Complete CI/CD Pipeline: Introduction
Step-by-step explanation of a full CI/CD pipeline, illustrated with my self-hosted homelab setup.
Docker: Vocabulary and Cheat Sheet
A practical introduction to Docker, covering key concepts, vocabulary, and cheat sheet for DevOps and homelab setups.
My GitOps Strategy with Gitea, Docker, and Ansible
Instead of relying on GitHub or GitLab, I decided to build my own CI/CD pipeline. Here’s how I automated everything from push to deployment using only self-hosted tools.
Path Dependency: How Yesterday’s Choices Shape Tomorrow’s Risks
Path dependency shows how past decisions influence current architectures, governance, and security strategies, and why awareness is critical for building a safer, more adaptable future.
Hoarding Your Data at Home
How self-hosting my own servers helps me learn cybersecurity practices, control my data, and build skills for a future role as a Cybersecurity Architect.
My Homelab Architecture : Introduction & Roadmap
Personal homelab combining infrastructure, home automation, development, and data services.