MinIO vs SeaweedFS: Self-Hosted S3 Storage Without AWS Bills
MinIO vs SeaweedFS compared for self-hosted S3 storage: setup, performance, Docker Compose configs, S3 API compatibility, and which one fits your home lab or production workload.
Tag: devops
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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.
DDoS Mitigation: Teaching Your Server to Say No Politely (Then Impolitely)
DDoS mitigation for self-hosters: Nginx rate limiting, Fail2ban, Cloudflare free tier, CrowdSec, and iptables tricks that actually work.
Traefik vs Nginx Proxy Manager: Reverse Proxies for Humans
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.
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 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.
Why the `latest` Docker Tag Is Lying to You
latest doesn't mean newest. Learn why pinning versions and digests matter for reproducible deployments.
Docker Healthcheck Patterns That Actually Work
Master Docker HEALTHCHECK syntax. Learn what checks work, how to tune interval/timeout/retries, and integrate with orchestration.
Docker Container Labels: The Metadata You're Ignoring
Docker labels are free metadata for filtering, routing, and documentation. Learn label conventions and leverage them with filters and tools.
Why Docker Builds Are Slow: Layer Cache Explained
Layer caching is your build's BFF. Learn why copying files early kills the cache and how to fix it.
The .dockerignore File You're Not Writing
Missing .dockerignore bloats build context, slows builds, and leaks secrets. Here's the one you should copy-paste.