Homelab Hardware Kit V2.0 (With Career Launcher Program)

Homelab Hardware Kit V2.0

Kickstart your IT journey or expand your skills with a powerful, compact homelab kit. Designed for learning, testing, and handling real-world workloads, this kit combines modern, energy-efficient components with advanced capabilities — no need for noisy enterprise hardware.

✅ What’s Included:

Minisforum MS-01 Compute Node
Compact, quiet, and low-power with serious horsepower.

• Intel 13th/12th Gen i5 or i9 CPU options (up to 20 vCores)
• 2x 2.5GbE + 2x 10GbE ports
• 3x M.2 NVMe SSD slots
• PCIe Gen 4.0 x16 (half-height)
• Intel AMT vPro for remote management

Netgate 1100 Router (pfSense+ Pre-installed)
Powerful and easy to manage right out of the box.

• pfSense+ firewall with WebUI
• 1-Year TAC Lite Support from Netgate
• Perfect for VLANs, VPNs, and network segmentation

MikroTik CSS610-8G-2S+IN Switch
Compact fanless design for lab flexibility.

• 8x Gigabit Ethernet ports
• 2x 10GbE SFP+ ports for future bandwidth expansion

Ubiquiti UAP-AC-LITE Access Point
Reliable wireless with VLAN support and included PoE adapter.

🖥️ Software & Management

• Ready for Proxmox VE 8.2 (barebones: BYO RAM, storage, OS)
• Intel AMT vPro out-of-band management
• Compatible with MeshCommander for remote access and troubleshooting

⚙️ Designed For:

• Aspiring IT pros building help desk, sysadmin, or cybersecurity skills
• Hands-on learning with virtualization, networking, and servers
• Quiet, 24/7 operation in home or office lab spaces
• Expandable setups for more compute, storage, and networking

💬 Included with Every Kit:

• 24/7 White-Glove Support from real IT professionals
• Access to our private community of homelab builders
• Built-in mentorship to help you learn faster and grow with purpose

The Career Launcher Program is a hands-on training and mentorship track designed to help you build real-world IT skills and confidently step into roles in support, systems, and infrastructure.

Core-4 Technical Foundations
Learn and apply core concepts in:

• Operating Systems (Windows/Linux)
• Computer Hardware
• Systems Networking (subnetting, VLANs, routing)
• Active Directory (user accounts, GPOs, OU design)

Lab-Based Skill Development
Deploy and configure your homelab from the ground up—Proxmox virtualization, pfSense firewalls, service deployments, and more.

Mentorship & Career Support
Includes direct coaching, resume and LinkedIn reviews, mock interviews, and access to a supportive private student network with 24/7 help.

Optional Apprenticeship Experience
Eligible students may gain real-world experience through project-based work inside an operating digital agency.

This program is modeled after the same practical approach that helped me build a career I love in the IT infrastructure space—and now it’s here to help you do the same.

Start building real-world skills with confidence — all the hardware, help, and support you need to level up in IT.

Rackmount NOT Included.