Executing Commands with Asterisks in Docker
Shell globbing breaks inside docker exec because of how args are parsed — here's how to pass wildcards and asterisks correctly.
Tag: containers
All the articles with the tag "containers".
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.
Automating Docker via Ansible
Automate Docker container deployment with shell scripts, cron, and Ansible — stop SSHing in and restarting things by hand.
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.
A Guide to LXC/LXD
LXC/LXD runs full Linux environments in lightweight containers — faster to spin up than VMs and perfect for home lab service isolation.
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.
NocoDB DB Management System
NocoDB wraps any SQL database in a spreadsheet UI — self-host an Airtable alternative on top of MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite with Docker.
Appwrite Backend-as-a-service (BaaS)
Appwrite is an open-source Firebase alternative you can self-host — databases, auth, storage, and functions without vendor lock-in.
Wireguard VPN Server in Docker
Run a WireGuard VPN server inside Docker — wg-easy setup, peer config generation, and getting road warrior access to your home network.