Replace SaaS tools, take control of your data, and run your own private infrastructure using open source software.
Take Control of Your Digital Life with Self-Hosted Services
What you’ll learn
- Deploy and manage self-hosted services using Docker and Portainer on a secure, private infrastructure..
- Use Tailscale and TSDProxy to securely access self-hosted services over HTTPS without exposing them to the public internet..
- Find, evaluate, and deploy self-hosted alternatives to commercial SaaS products by using self-hosting directories, community recommendations, and Docker images..
- Configure custom domains with Caddy and Cloudflare to access your self-hosted services using your own branded URLs with valid SSL certificates..
Course Content
- Introduction, Course Overview, and Course Downloads –> 2 lectures • 5min.
- Self-Hosting Fundamentals –> 6 lectures • 20min.
- Linux Fundamentals for Self-Hosting –> 6 lectures • 15min.
- Ubuntu Installation and Setup –> 3 lectures • 40min.
- Secure Networking with Tailscale –> 6 lectures • 39min.
- Docker and Portainer Setup –> 8 lectures • 30min.
- Secure Web Service Access with TSDProxy and Tailscale –> 7 lectures • 44min.
- Building a Centralized Dashboard –> 6 lectures • 26min.
- Publishing Services on Your Own Domain –> 3 lectures • 18min.
- Discovering & Deploying Additional Self-Hosted Services and Applications –> 5 lectures • 22min.
Requirements
Take Control of Your Digital Life with Self-Hosted Services
In this course, you’ll learn how to:
- Deploy essential self-hosted services quickly and securely
- Manage and monitor your own private cloud environment
- Protect your data with robust security tools and techniques
- Gain practical experience with Linux, Docker, and Tailscale
Master the Art of Self-Hosting to Gain Ultimate Privacy and Control
In an era dominated by cloud services and subscriptions, self-hosting offers a powerful alternative: complete control over your data, enhanced privacy, significant cost savings, and the freedom to customize your digital services exactly how you want. Imagine accessing your files, managing tasks, communicating with your team, or streaming media—all from your own secure and private infrastructure.
This course guides you step-by-step through building a robust, secure, and scalable self-hosted environment using Docker, Linux, and Tailscale. You’ll start by mastering the essentials of Linux and Docker, learning how to install, configure, and manage critical services such as Portainer for container management, Tailscale for secure remote access, and Homepage for centralized dashboards.
Whether you want to replace third-party services like Dropbox, Slack, and Trello, or simply learn valuable IT skills, this course provides the tools, techniques, and practical experience you need.
You’ll finish the course equipped to deploy and manage new self-hosted services with confidence, ensuring your data stays exactly where it belongs—in your hands.