Tag: docker

Multiple Actions with a Single docker exec Call

Run multiple commands in one docker exec call by piping a heredoc to the container shell — chain dependent steps and skip repeated container roundtrips.

WordPress, Docker, NGINX, and MySQL via Ansible

Automate a full WordPress stack deployment — Docker, nginx, and MySQL — using Ansible playbooks instead of clicking through wizards.

Uptime Monitoring with Uptime Kuma

Uptime Kuma monitors your services and sends alerts when they go down — beautiful self-hosted alternative to UptimeRobot.

Observability and Monitoring for Containers

Logs, metrics, and traces for Docker containers — Prometheus, Loki, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry to know what's happening inside your stack.

Docker vs Podman: Key Differences

Docker needs a daemon; Podman doesn't. Compare architecture, rootless support, Compose compatibility, and which one belongs in your workflow.

Docker Compose: Orchestrating Multi-Container Applications

Move beyond single containers — Docker Compose lets you define and run multi-service apps with one YAML file and one command.

Wiki.js for your documentation in docker

Wiki.js is a gorgeous self-hosted wiki with Markdown, WYSIWYG, and Git sync — Docker Compose setup with PostgreSQL backend.

Automatic Backup of Docker MySQL or MariaDB Containers

Automate MySQL/MariaDB backups from a running Docker container using cron and mysqldump — no downtime, no excuses for losing your data.

Install a php script in PHP-FPM & Caddy via Docker

Run PHP apps with PHP-FPM and Caddy in Docker — FastCGI configuration, volume mounts, and the Caddyfile that wires it all together.