Docker
Mini PC vs Raspberry Pi for Homelabs: Which One Should Run Your Services?New!!
A practical homelab decision guide for choosing between Raspberry Pi boards and x86 mini PCs for Docker, Proxmox, storage, networking, and always-on services.
Docker Compose for Normal People: Run Home Services Without Container ChaosNew!!
A plain-English Docker Compose guide for running home services with understandable folders, volumes, ports, environment files, updates, and backups.
Plex-to-Jellyfin Migration Weekend GuideNew!!
A low-risk weekend plan for moving from Plex to Jellyfin while preserving media paths, metadata, users, and rollback options.
How Do You Back Up Docker Volumes and Databases Properly?New!!
Back up Docker by backing up the data, configuration, and restore instructions, not the running container. For databases, use application-aware dumps or backup tools, then store those dumps with the volume backups.
One Shared Database Server or One Database Per App?New!!
For most small homelabs, a shared database server is easier to back up, monitor, and secure once you understand it. Per-app database containers are simpler at first and reduce coupling, but they.
Home Assistant OS vs Docker vs VM: Which Install Is Right?New!!
Home Assistant OS is the best default for most people because add-ons, backups, updates, and Supervisor are integrated. Docker is best for operators who already manage Compose and do not need add-ons.