homelab

English

Etymology

From home +‎ lab.

Noun

homelab (plural homelabs)

1. (computing) A server set up in one's home for the purpose of testing various configurations of hardware, operating systems, etc.
   • 2020 May 11, Julian Horsey, “Raspberry Pi homelab and private cloud project”, in Geeky Gadgets‎^[1]:

     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.

   • 2022 January 18, Conner Crull, “Budget pfSense Router for Homelab”, in StorageReview‎^[2]:

     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 May 26, “Why Building a Cybersecurity Homelab will Help Your Career Big Time?”, in Analytics Insight‎^[3]:

     A Cybersecurity Homelab is a small-scale environment meant to simulate different components of a business network.