--- title: "Sakthisaran S (@sakthisaran) | Hashnode" description: "Sakthisaran S (@sakthisaran) writes on Hashnode. Read their latest articles and follow their work." url: "https://hashnode.com/@sakthisaran" --- @sakthisaran # Sakthisaran S @sakthisaran · Bengaluru, India · Joined May 2026 ### [Why I'm Ditching Kubernetes for My Home lab (And What's Replacing It)](https://blog.sakthisaran.in/why-i-m-ditching-kubernetes-for-my-home-lab-and-what-s-replacing-it?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Tired of dqlite corruption and cluster babysitting? Here's how I rebuilt my homelab on Docker with TrueNAS, shared Postgres, and two fixed hosts. 4 min read · [blog.sakthisaran.in](https://blog.sakthisaran.in/why-i-m-ditching-kubernetes-for-my-home-lab-and-what-s-replacing-it?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 17](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-m-ditching-kubernetes-for-my-home-lab-and-what-s-replacing-it/6a59ce23373dabb609a1becc) ### [Inside My Homelab: Architecture, Tools, and Real-World Lessons" slug: "inside-my-homelab-architecture-tools-and-real-world-lessons](https://blog.sakthisaran.in/inside-my-homelab-architecture-tools-and-real-world-lessons-slug-inside-my-homelab-architecture-tools-and-real-world-lessons?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Explore my homelab stack using Raspberry Pi, MicroK8s, Proxmox, TrueNAS, MetalLB, and NFS for reliable self-hosted services. 5 min read · [blog.sakthisaran.in](https://blog.sakthisaran.in/inside-my-homelab-architecture-tools-and-real-world-lessons-slug-inside-my-homelab-architecture-tools-and-real-world-lessons?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 23](https://hashnode.com/posts/inside-my-homelab-architecture-tools-and-real-world-lessons-slug-inside-my-homelab-architecture-tools-and-real-world-lessons/6a59ccb065a1c0fbc9be574a) ### [Why People Choose Self-Hosting (And Why It’s Not for Everyone)](https://blog.sakthisaran.in/why-people-choose-self-hosting-and-why-it-s-not-for-everyone?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Discover what self-hosting is, its benefits, drawbacks, and whether managing your own apps and data is the right choice for you. 4 min read · [blog.sakthisaran.in](https://blog.sakthisaran.in/why-people-choose-self-hosting-and-why-it-s-not-for-everyone?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 16](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-people-choose-self-hosting-and-why-it-s-not-for-everyone/6a59cb95cfba1f8b1dc12920) ### [Building Portfolio 2.0: AI-Powered Personal Portfolio with Theme Switching & LLM Integration](https://blog.sakthisaran.in/building-portfolio-2-0-ai-powered-personal-portfolio-with-theme-switching-llm-integration?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Build an AI-powered portfolio with React, FastAPI, LLMs, vector search, OAuth, MinIO, and Kubernetes for a smart developer showcase. 4 min read · [blog.sakthisaran.in](https://blog.sakthisaran.in/building-portfolio-2-0-ai-powered-personal-portfolio-with-theme-switching-llm-integration?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 22, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/building-portfolio-2-0-ai-powered-personal-portfolio-with-theme-switching-llm-integration/6a59cb00e911db1145e69931) ### [Getting Started with Kubernetes: Deploying Your First Minikube Container](https://blog.sakthisaran.in/getting-started-with-kubernetes-deploying-your-first-minikube-container?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Learn to install Minikube with Docker, deploy your first Kubernetes app, and manage your local cluster with this beginner-friendly guide 2 min read · [blog.sakthisaran.in](https://blog.sakthisaran.in/getting-started-with-kubernetes-deploying-your-first-minikube-container?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Nov 15, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/getting-started-with-kubernetes-deploying-your-first-minikube-container/6a59c9608640f4b34f48ec63)