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How Do You Back Up Docker Volumes and Databases Properly?
06/22/2026
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?
06/22/2026
Choose shared or per-app databases by engine compatibility, maintenance needs and failure boundaries. Separate application credentials in either design, and account for shared downtime and post-cutover writes before consolidating.