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homelab

homelab noun: a server set up in one's home for the purpose of testing various configurations of hardware, operating systems, etc.

Noun

homelab (plural homelabs)

  1. A server set up in one's home for the purpose of testing various configurations of hardware, operating systems, etc.
    • Building a homelab can be a fun way to entertain yourself while learning new concepts and experimenting with new technologies. Thanks to the popularity of single-board computers (SBCs), led by the Raspberry Pi, it is easier than ever to build a multi-computer lab right from the comfort of your home.2020 May 11, Julian Horsey, “Raspberry Pi homelab and private cloud project”, in Geeky Gadgets
    • In the case of this device, with its specifications, deploying it on a basic homelab environment where there isn’t a ton of traffic going on, the M90n IoT performs very well.2022 January 18, Conner Crull, “Budget pfSense Router for Homelab”, in StorageReview

Forms of homelab

pluralhomelabs

Origin of homelab

From home + lab.

Questions about homelab

What does homelab mean?
Homelab means a server set up in one's home for the purpose of testing various configurations of hardware, operating systems, etc.
What part of speech is homelab?
Homelab is a noun.
What is the plural of homelab?
The plural of homelab is homelabs.

Words near homelab in the dictionary

  1. homekeeper
  2. homekeepers
  3. homekeeping
  4. homekill
  5. Homel
  6. homelab
  7. homelabs
  8. homeland
  9. Homeland Park
  10. homeland security
  11. homelander

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