PostgreSQL
Upgrading PostgreSQL: From 12 to 18 on RHEL8
PostgreSQL 12 reached EOL in November 2024. Here's how I upgraded to PostgreSQL 18 using the dump-and-restore method on RHEL 8.
blog-infrastructure
the tech stack, servers, and configurations powering this website
Lessons Learned
What I Learned Installing Umami: Database Decisions and Docker
Seven lessons from installing Umami analytics: database compatibility, EOL software risks, Docker isolation, and why documentation is as valuable as code.
Umami
Adding Analytics to My Blog: The Umami Journey
Privacy-friendly analytics without Google: how I deployed Umami with PostgreSQL in Docker after learning hard lessons about database compatibility.
Ghost
Configuring Ghost for Technical Blogging: SEO, Syntax Highlighting, and Comments
Setting up Ghost for technical content: Prism.js syntax highlighting with autoloader, SEO optimization, Google Search Console, Giscus comments, and GDPR compliance. Complete code injection configuration included.
Ghost
Setting Up Ghost Blog on Red Hat Enterprise Linux: My Homelab Journey Begins
Complete guide to installing Ghost CMS on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.7 with remote MariaDB, Apache reverse proxy, and SELinux. Includes all commands, troubleshooting, and lessons learned.