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.
Tag: docker
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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 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.
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.
Stop Putting Passwords in Docker ENV
ENV bakes secrets into layers visible in docker history. Use BuildKit --secret, runtime vars, or .env 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.
Multi-Platform Docker Builds with buildx
Build ARM64 and AMD64 images from one machine using Docker buildx. Setup, syntax, pushing multi-arch manifests, and when you actually need it.
Docker Network Aliases: The Feature Nobody Uses
Network aliases give containers multiple DNS names. Perfect for blue-green deploys and service discovery patterns.
Docker Healthcheck Patterns That Actually Work
Master Docker HEALTHCHECK syntax. Learn what checks work, how to tune interval/timeout/retries, and integrate with orchestration.