Local tech, old-school grit,
modern systems built with sisu
906.sh is Evan McKnight's practical technology shop: web apps, self-hosted infrastructure, automation, communications, security, and community tools for the U.P. — wrapped in a little retro computer charm.
Self-Hosting Setup
We'll help you set up your own server — email, cloud storage, websites, and more. Own your data, ditch the subscriptions.
Web Development
Modern websites for UP businesses. Fast, accessible, mobile-first. No WordPress bloat — just clean code that works.
Security & Privacy
Password managers, encrypted email, VPNs, and security audits. We make digital safety simple for normal people.
Community Tech
Open shop nights, tech workshops, and one-on-one help for anyone in Delta County who needs it. No cost, no catch.
Automation & AI
Streamline your workflow with smart automations, chatbots, and AI tools. Small business doesn't mean small tech.
Network & Infrastructure
Home lab builds, mesh networks, IoT setups, and Proxmox clusters. Enterprise-grade infrastructure at UP prices.
🕹️ Experience & Builds
A cleaned-up field log of what Evan has built, operated, and learned — less museum shelf, more capability map.
🖥️ Self-hosted Infrastructure
Production-ish home and cloud infrastructure across Proxmox, isolated VM networks, WireGuard, Hetzner edge proxies, Caddy, HAProxy, Coolify, backups, and monitoring.
- Proxmox cluster + PBS backup strategy
- Public services isolated from the home LAN
- Grafana/Prometheus status for the 906 stack
✉️ Mail & Communications
Built and troubleshot a self-hosted mail platform with Stalwart, SMTP2GO outbound trust, DKIM/SPF/DMARC/MTA-STS, MailOps alias tooling, and real-world Gmail delivery debugging.
- Inbound/outbound mail architecture
- Catch-all, aliases, TLS, and client setup
- Emergency JMAP importer when native SMTP misbehaved
🌐 Web Platforms
Modern websites and hosting workflows: static site migration, Coolify app hosting, DNS/TLS, dashboards, public status, and lightweight web experiences that load fast and stay maintainable.
- 906.sh, emcknight.me, Daily Delta
- DeltaCounty.Services local directory
- Cloudflare-to-self-hosted migration
🎮 Game & Community Servers
Pterodactyl game hosting with dynamic port exposure, public Hetzner proxying, isolated backend networking, user accounts, mounts, and a large library of community server templates.
- Panel + Wings + Docker
- Dynamic allocation-based proxy rules
- Family/friend support with locked-down scopes
⚙️ Automation, AI & Operations
Operational automation for DNS, service health, backups, proxy sync, mail aliases, observability, and AI-assisted support — practical tools that reduce repetitive admin work.
- Shell/Python service automation
- API-driven DNS and monitoring workflows
- Assistant workflows for infrastructure support
👤 Evan McKnight
Developer/operator experience across practical web development, Linux administration, networking, security, open-source deployment, local business tooling, and resilient troubleshooting.
- Web, infra, mail, networking, and security
- Local-first tools for Delta County and the 906
- Hands-on debugging from DNS to app layer
What is sisu?
Sisu is a Finnish concept meaning extraordinary determination, resilience, and grit in the face of adversity. It's the defining trait of the Upper Peninsula — where Finnish heritage runs deep and winters test your resolve.
906.sh embodies that spirit. We're a tech services outfit from Delta County, Michigan — helping our neighbors build, connect, and stay independent in an increasingly digital world.
We believe technology should empower communities, not exploit them. The bias is simple: open standards, understandable systems, recoverable backups, clear ownership, and tools that local people can actually use.
Let's talk about your project
Need help with self-hosting, a website, security, or community tech? Reach out — we'd love to hear what you're working on.
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Delta County, Michigan
@906sh
Technology and self-hosting solutions from Delta County, Michigan.