About

Welcome to sysadminafterdark.com! You’re probably wondering about who we are and what we do. This page is dedicated to those that wish to learn more about our core values, how to utilize the site, and the team behind sysadminafterdark.

Our Core Values

• Empowerment Through Learning – We believe in the power of knowledge and the transformative potential of continuous learning. Our community is committed to providing resources, tutorials, and opportunities for members to expand their skills and grow as homelab enthusiasts. Community contribution is more than welcome here.
• Collaborative Community – We foster a spirit of collaboration, where members support and inspire one another. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, recognizing that we all have something to learn and share. Remember to have fun!
• Transparency and Honesty – We value transparent communication and honesty in our interactions. Members are encouraged to share their successes and failures, fostering a culture of trust and authenticity.
• Resourcefulness and DIY Spirit – We celebrate the DIY (Do It Yourself) spirit. Homelabbers are resourceful problem-solvers who relish the opportunity to build, create, and tinker with technology at home. We believe that building is learning, and learning is building.
• Inclusiveness and Accessibility – We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible community. We welcome people of all backgrounds, skill levels, and abilities to join us, learn, and contribute.
• Open Source Ethos – We embrace the open-source philosophy, encouraging the sharing of ideas, projects, and solutions freely within the community. As open source is the heart of innovation, we’re dedicated to contributing to and benefiting from it.
• Fun and Exploration – Homelabbing and systems administration should be an enjoyable and enriching experience. We encourage members to have fun while exploring new technologies and pushing the boundaries of their home setups and succeed in their careers.

Our Team

@sysadminafterdark	@mandolinsara
sysadminafterdark is a career systems administrator of ten years specializing in corporate Windows, Mac and Linux desktop support and server security and administration.	mandolinsara is a NOC Specialist with 17 years experience in network monitoring and mitigating outages for Small Business and large corporate entities.