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: devops
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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.
Understanding and Optimizing Docker’s daemon.json File
daemon.json controls how the Docker daemon behaves, logging drivers, storage drivers, registry mirrors, and the options worth tuning.
Optimize Ubuntu Logs: btmp Log Rotation
btmp logs failed logins and grows forever on internet-facing servers. Set up logrotate to keep it under control before your disk fills up.
Ansible: Task and Role Inclusions for Efficient Automation
Stop copy-pasting Ansible tasks across playbooks, use include_tasks, import_tasks, and roles to keep your automation DRY and maintainable.