Overview

This project documents the home-server infrastructure behind my offensive-security labs. The setup is built around bare-metal lab hardware and isolated networks so I can run Active Directory environments, WiFi/security labs, payload-testing systems, monitoring, snapshots, and repeatable training scenarios safely.

What It Supports

• Bare-metal virtualization for realistic lab performance.
• Separate lab networks for AD, tooling, testing, and management.
• Reusable environments for Ludus, GOAT-style AD labs, Windows targets, and Linux attack workstations.
• Snapshot-based workflows for fast rebuilds and clean testing.

Outcome

The home server gives me a stable base for hands-on research, certification preparation, red-team practice, and controlled security testing without relying only on cloud labs or public targets.

Image reference: IMGP0008.JPG from the Synology Forum thread “Das Synology Zuhause”.