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If not a Pi, try to go for those (used)mini PCs, they will allow you a bit more power than a Pi and cost just about the same. Then get docker on it and you're all set for easy deployments.
And look up homelab youtubers, they have some good tutorials for beginners. thats where i started. Jim's garage would be my recommendation, especially his older videos about hardware, security and networking basics. You will need to learn these to keep things secure.
This. Go pick up something like a used Lenovo Tiny. You'll get way more power and flexibility
Thank you both, got similar advice on the original post on going more mini pc route! Can't say I've done much research on them, but will certainly take a look using the Lenovo Tiny as a bench!
I use optiplexes because you can change out internals. Also cheap’
Thanks, will give it a look!
I think mine run 20-40 dollars in electricity a year. I run maybe 20 containers on them.