Server Management · Container tool
Docker
Build and run applications in containers, with Compose for multi-service stacks. Docker Engine is open source; Docker Desktop adds a desktop environment under separate subscription terms.
Docker packages an application and its runtime into an image, then runs instances of that image as containers. Volumes keep application data separate from a container's lifecycle, and networks let services communicate. Compose describes a group of related services in a configuration file, which is especially useful for self-hosted applications that need a database or other supporting components.
- License
- Apache-2.0 (Engine); proprietary (Desktop)Mixed open-source / proprietary
- Runs on
- Linux (Engine) · Linux/macOS/Windows (Desktop)
- Last updated
- Container images
- Compose services
- Volumes and networks
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Build a Local AI Automation Stack with n8n, Ollama, and Whisper
Self-host n8n with Ollama and Whisper using Docker Compose, GPU acceleration, FFmpeg, and yt-dlp, then use it to build private AI workflows.
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Copyparty: A Full File Server in a Single Python File
Set up copyparty on Linux as a user-level systemd service. One Python file gets you a full file server with thumbnails, music streaming, and resumable uploads, no Docker required.
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The Home Lab Backup Setup I Should Have Built Years Ago - Proxmox Backup Server Guide (Pt. 1)
A full walkthrough of building a proper 3-2-1 backup system with Proxmox Backup Server, covering installation, ZFS setup, Proxmox VE backups, Docker backups with PBS client, and offsite S3 storage with Mega S4.
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Fedora 44 Post Install Guide
Everything I do after a fresh Fedora 44 install — DNF tweaks, RPM Fusion, NVIDIA drivers, Docker, NetBird, and more, including the release-day gotchas I hit along the way.
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Self-Hosting NetBird with Pocket ID
Set up a self-hosted NetBird zero-trust network on a VPS with Traefik, Pocket ID for passwordless auth, and the built-in reverse proxy feature.
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Overseerr is Now Seer: Migration Guide & Overview
Overseerr and Jellyseerr have merged into a single app called Seer. Here's how to migrate your existing instance and a look at what makes this tool so great.
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If You're Running Docker, You NEED to Check Out Dockhand
Discover Dockhand, a modern Docker management platform for home labs. Manage containers, stacks, updates, and remote environments with Hawser—all from one web UI.
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Automate homelab chores with Ansible
Get started with Ansible to automate homelab tasks like server setup and Docker deployment using playbooks, roles, and Ansible Galaxy.
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Self-Host with Immich - Google Photo Alternative Guide
Self-host Immich as a Google Photos replacement with Docker and Portainer, featuring mobile backup, facial recognition, and storage templates.
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BEST Way to Monitor your Home Server! (Grafana, Prometheus, InfluxDB)
Set up comprehensive home server monitoring with Grafana, Prometheus, InfluxDB, and Telegraf for visualizing system metrics across your homelab.
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NixOS - The New Best Server OS?
Get started with NixOS as a server operating system, featuring declarative configuration, easy rollbacks, SSH setup, and Docker deployment.
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Guide: Setting Up Windows as a NAS Operating System
Complete guide to setting up Windows 11 as a NAS with Storage Spaces, network shares, Wake-on-LAN, Docker Desktop, SSH, and remote access.
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7 Docker Basics for Beginners
Learn Docker fundamentals including installation, volumes, networking, Docker Compose, and container management for beginners getting started with containerization.
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