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.
Tag: containers
All the articles with the tag "containers".
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 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.
Cleaning Up Docker Disk Space the Right Way
docker system prune is useful but risky. Learn what each cleanup command does and how to check disk usage safely.
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.
Running Docker Containers as Non-Root (And Why You Should)
Running as root in containers is a security foot-gun. Learn the USER instruction and numeric UID/GID pattern.
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.
Docker Exit Codes: Why Your Container Keeps Restarting
Decode Docker exit codes: 0 (success), 1 (app error), 125/126/127 (Docker errors), 137 (OOM), 143 (SIGTERM). Debug restarts in minutes.