🎬 What You'll Build
A powerful media server that rivals professional streaming services:
- Stream 4K movies to any device in your house
- Personal music library with smart playlists
- Automatic downloading and organization
- Remote access from anywhere
- No monthly fees, no content restrictions
🛒 Hardware Requirements
Recommended Setup (~$300):
💿 Software Stack
We'll install a complete media automation suite:
🚀 Quick Start Path
Phase 1: Basic Setup (2 hours)
- Install Proxmox VE on the Dell Optiplex
- Create Ubuntu Server VM
- Install Docker and Docker Compose
- Deploy Jellyfin container
- Add your existing media collection
Phase 2: Automation (1 hour)
- Install Sonarr, Radarr, and supporting tools
- Configure automatic media downloading
- Setup quality profiles and naming
- Connect everything together
Phase 3: Advanced Features (1 hour)
- Setup reverse proxy with SSL
- Configure remote access
- Install mobile apps
- Add monitoring and backups
📱 What You Get
- Movies & TV: Stream to phones, tablets, smart TVs, browsers
- Music: All your music, everywhere, with smart playlists
- Quality: 4K streaming within your network
- Automation: New episodes automatically added
- No limits: Unlimited storage, no content restrictions
- Cost: $300 setup replaces $2000+/year in subscriptions
📺 Ready to Build Your Media Empire?
This tutorial will guide you through creating a professional-grade media server that rivals Netflix and Spotify, but completely under your control.
Full detailed tutorial coming soon! For now, start with: