Secure remote access, Linux servers, Docker deployments, backup & recovery, and private AI solutions — built for small businesses that need real infrastructure without enterprise overhead.
Practical, outcome-focused IT services for small businesses — no oversized contracts, no unnecessary complexity.
Identify gaps in your current backup strategy, implement a 3-2-1 backup plan, and verify it with a real restore test. Your data is only protected if recovery actually works.
Deploy private, encrypted remote access for your team using Tailscale — no exposed ports, no VPN complexity. Staff connect securely from anywhere without compromising your network.
Deploy, migrate, or troubleshoot Linux servers and Dockerized applications. From a single self-hosted tool to a multi-container stack — clean, documented, and maintainable.
Publish internal web services securely without exposing your server's IP. Add email-verified access controls so only authorized users can reach your tools.
Deploy a private AI assistant for your business using Ollama and OpenWebUI. Your documents and queries stay on your hardware — nothing sent to public AI providers.
Inventory your systems, document your environment, and produce a clear improvement roadmap. Know what you have, who has access, and what to do when something breaks.
Real infrastructure built, operated, and documented — not theoretical exercises.
Designed and built a two-site infrastructure environment connected via Tailscale. Site A hosts primary Proxmox hypervisors and GPU-accelerated AI VMs. Site B provides secondary DNS, monitoring, and backup replication. Includes documented restore procedures and periodic recovery testing.
Deployed a private AI inference platform using Proxmox GPU passthrough on Xeon-based hardware. Isolated model-serving VMs from application-layer services. Ollama handles inference; OpenWebUI provides multi-user access. Secured behind Cloudflare Tunnel with email-verified access controls.
Replaced traditional VPN with a Tailscale mesh network spanning two physical sites and multiple Linux, macOS, and Windows endpoints. Combined with Cloudflare Tunnel for public-facing services — no open inbound ports on any host. Documented onboarding and offboarding procedures for device access.
Deployed and managed a suite of self-hosted services using Docker Compose and Dockge for orchestration. Services include OpenWebUI, SearXNG, monitoring tools, and internal utilities. Configured persistent volumes, update procedures, and backup of compose files and application data.
The tools I use to build, operate, and maintain infrastructure for myself and clients.
I'm Jonathan Wyant, an IT infrastructure specialist based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I help small businesses build reliable, secure, and practical IT environments — without the overhead of an enterprise contract or the risk of a one-size-fits-all solution.
My background is hands-on. I operate a multi-site homelab environment spanning two physical locations, running Proxmox hypervisors, GPU-accelerated AI VMs, Docker application stacks, Tailscale mesh networking, and Cloudflare-protected public services. Everything I recommend to clients, I've built and operated myself.
My focus is on outcomes that matter to small businesses: your data is backed up and recoverable, your staff can work securely from anywhere, your tools are documented, and your environment doesn't collapse when something goes wrong.
I specialize in Linux-first, on-premises infrastructure with cloud integration where it makes sense — not cloud-first by default.
Two-site Proxmox environment with cross-site backup replication and recovery testing.
GPU-passthrough AI inference on-premises — your data stays under your control.
Tailscale and Cloudflare Tunnel for secure access without exposed ports or traditional VPNs.
Every deployment includes clear documentation so you're never dependent on a single person.
Have a project in mind or just want to talk through your current setup? I'm happy to start with a free conversation.
I'll ask about your current environment, what's causing pain, and what outcomes matter most. No pressure, no sales pitch — just a practical conversation about whether I can help.