Ollama Beyond the Basics: Model Management, Custom Models, and Optimization
Master Ollama with Modelfiles, GPU tuning, API usage, and performance tricks. Stop running 70B models on 8GB VRAM and wondering why everything is slow.
Tag: containers
All the articles with the tag "containers".
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.
Ulimit, Cgroups, and the Art of Stopping Processes From Eating Your Server
Control runaway processes with ulimit and cgroups v2: per-process limits, systemd resource controls, Docker cgroup integration, and practical examples to prevent one service from killing your server.
Portainer vs Dockge: Managing Containers Without the Terminal
Portainer vs Dockge: two Docker GUIs for managing containers without touching the terminal. We compare features, setup, and which one 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.
Plex Optimization: Remote Access, Transcoding, and Taming the Beast
Make Plex actually fast: enable hardware transcoding, fix remote access without relay, tune Docker env vars, and decide if Jellyfin is calling your name.
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.
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.
Vaultwarden vs Bitwarden: Own Your Passwords Before Someone Else Does
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.
Docker Resource Limits: Stop Letting Containers Eat Your RAM
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.
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.