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.
Tag: storage
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zram vs Swap: What's Actually Faster for Low-RAM Servers
Compare zram (compressed RAM) and traditional swap files. Learn when each works, setup, and real-world performance trade-offs for memory-constrained systems.
the lost+found Directory in Linux
What is lost+found and why does it exist? fsck puts recovered file fragments there after a crash — and no, you can't delete it.
Docker Volume Mounts: Essential Flags
The -v and --mount flags for Docker volumes explained — bind mounts vs named volumes, read-only, propagation, and tmpfs options.
LVM The Linux Sysadmin’s Guide to Flexible Storage
LVM lets you resize volumes, add disks, and take snapshots without repartitioning — PVs, VGs, and LVs explained with real commands.
Automatic backup of docker Mysql or MariaDB container
Automate MySQL/MariaDB backups from a running Docker container using cron and mysqldump — no downtime, no excuses for losing your data.
How to install NextCloud via Docker
Self-host Nextcloud in Docker with persistent storage and a reverse proxy — your own Google Drive without the Google.