Tag: docker

Prometheus + Grafana on Docker: Know When Your Server Is Crying Before It Dies

Set up a self-hosted Prometheus and Grafana monitoring stack with Docker Compose. Stop flying blind — get metrics, dashboards, and alerts in under 30 minutes.

Docker Logging: From "Where Did My Logs Go?" to Centralized Bliss

Learn Docker logging from basics to centralized stacks. Master docker logs, logging drivers, log rotation, Loki+Grafana, and Fluentd setup with practical examples.

Why Self-Hosted Apps Lose Data After Updates

You updated your container and your database is gone. Here's the volume permission mistake killing your data.

Vaultwarden Organization Sharing: Password Management for Your Whole Household (or Team)

Vaultwarden organizations let you share passwords with family or team members securely. Collections, permissions, CLI usage, and backup — all explained.

Docker Security Hardening: 15 Things You're Doing Wrong Right Now

Stop running Docker containers like it's the Wild West. Learn 15 critical Docker security mistakes and practical fixes to harden your containers today.

Portainer vs Dockge: Managing Containers Without the Terminal

Portainer vs Dockge: two Docker GUIs for managing containers without the terminal. We compare features, setup, and which fits your self-hosting style.

Docker Volumes vs Bind Mounts: Where Your Data Actually Lives

Docker volumes vs bind mounts explained: named volumes, anonymous volumes, bind mounts, and tmpfs. Real examples for databases, dev workflows, and production.

Wiki.js with GitSync: Documentation That Lives in Version Control Like It Should

Set up Wiki.js GitSync with GitHub or Gitea for docs-as-code. Version-controlled wikis, PR workflows, automated updates, and sane branch strategies.

Docker Compose vs Docker Swarm: When "Good Enough" Beats "Enterprise"

Docker Compose vs Docker Swarm: a practical guide to choosing the right tool. Learn when simple orchestration beats enterprise complexity, with real examples.

Docker CMD vs ENTRYPOINT: The Final Answer

CMD and ENTRYPOINT work together. Learn the difference, exec vs shell form, and when to use the combo pattern.

Docker Compose Profiles: Run Only What You Need

Profiles let you conditionally start services in Compose. Perfect for dev vs prod service splits without multiple files.

Cleaning Up Docker Disk Space the Right Way

docker system prune is useful but risky. Learn what each cleanup command does and how to check disk usage safely.