Tag: containers

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

Master Ollama with Modelfiles, GPU tuning, API usage, and performance tricks. Stop running 70B models on 8GB VRAM and wondering why everything is slow.

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

ulimit and cgroups v2: set per-process CPU, memory, and file limits, use systemd slice controls, and keep one runaway service from killing your server.

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

Plex defaults to transcoding files your TV could already play. Fix direct play, enable hardware transcoding, kill the relay tax, and know when to quit for Jellyfin.

Traefik vs Nginx Proxy Manager compared for self-hosters. Docker auto-discovery, SSL certs, GUI vs labels, performance, and when to pick each reverse proxy.

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

Why trust a cloud with your passwords? Compare Vaultwarden and Bitwarden self-hosted, lightweight vs full-stack, Docker setup, backups, and which one to actually run.

Learn how to set Docker resource limits for memory, CPU, swap, and PIDs. Practical guide with real-world sizing examples, OOM killer behavior, and cgroups explained.

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