Docker on Techdox

The Importance of Not Dismissing Docker Swarm: Ensuring Your Application Can Truly Scale

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:30:00 +0000

Since running my YouTube channel and being part of the self-hosting community, I have seen a question come up quite a bit. Now, the question is very valid, but I don’t completely agree with the typical answer.

Setting up Wireguard

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 08:50:51 +0000

When you self-host, access becomes crucial. If you’re anything like me, you probably have several services hosted, and a portion of them are accessible over the web. For instance, I have this website, running on a Raspberry Pi within my home network, which I make public and secure using Cloudflare Tunnels.

Securely Backup Docker Volumes: A Step-by-Step Guide (Nextcloud Example)

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 22:21:33 +0000

In containerized applications, Docker volumes play a critical role in persisting data. As such, backing up these volumes is crucial for ensuring data safety and facilitating recovery. This guide will walk you through the process of securely backing up Docker volumes using Nextcloud as an example. By following these step-by-step instructions, you’ll be able to create backups of Nextcloud’s Docker volumes, including both the data and configuration directories. Let’s dive in and safeguard your valuable data today!

Docker and the Power of Continuous Learning

Wed, 31 May 2023 21:45:32 +0000

Have you ever found yourself using Docker without really understanding the commands and instructions? I certainly have. After using Docker for a while, I realised that I was blindly following instructions without truly grasping the underlying concepts. That’s when I decided to delve deeper into Docker and expand my knowledge beyond the surface level.

Lessons Learned: Backing Up and Restoring Docker Containers on Ubuntu Server

Wed, 10 May 2023 08:30:31 +0000

I’ve been setting up containers on my Zimaboard, which is running the latest version of Ubuntu Server as of writing this. I realized that I had installed all the partitions onto the internal eMMC storage instead of the SSD I had installed. This gave me an opportunity to learn how to back up and restore containers using only Docker commands.