22 docs tagged with "docker"

The best Docker containers to self-host in 2026 for home labs and developers — dashboards, ad blockers, media servers, and dev tools, with the top pick in each category.

Where should you host your Docker containers? A comparison of cheap VPS providers (Hetzner, DigitalOcean) vs. PaaS options for 2025.

A guide and examples for converting complex docker run commands into clean docker-compose.yml files.

Reference for extra_hosts in Docker Compose. Map host-gateway to reach host.docker.internal on Linux, mock DNS, use IPv6, and fix common errors.

How port mapping works in Docker Compose — ports vs expose, host:container syntax, binding to an interface, ranges, and why your port isn't reachable.

How to restart Docker Compose services and set restart policies — restart vs up, the no/always/on-failure/unless-stopped options, and restarting one service.

Copy-paste ready Docker Compose templates for common stacks: Node+Postgres, Python+Redis, WordPress, and more.

How Docker Compose volumes work — named volumes vs bind mounts, syntax, persisting data, sharing data between services, and backups, with copy-paste examples.

Learn how to use 'docker compose watch' for hot-reloading and faster development cycles.

How to use a local Docker image in Docker Compose without pushing to a registry. Build context, pull_policy: never, and fixing 'manifest not found' errors.

Understand Docker's host networking mode, when to use --network host, and how to access local services using host.docker.internal on Linux, Mac, and Windows.

Understand the difference between Docker and Docker Compose, and when to use each.

Got 'E: Unable to locate package docker-compose-plugin' on Ubuntu or Debian? Add Docker's official APT repo and install in 5 steps. Works on Ubuntu 20.04/22.04/24.04 and Debian 11/12.

Docker and container glossary: essential terms, concepts, and commands with clear definitions.

How to use docker cp to copy files and directories between your host machine and Docker containers, with examples and permission fixes.

Step-by-step guide to install Docker and Docker Compose on Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04, and macOS. Includes troubleshooting for common errors.

How to run Docker inside Proxmox LXC containers. Covers privileged vs unprivileged containers, ZFS storage drivers, and nesting.

Run a self-hosted Docker registry with Docker Compose. Covers the official registry:2 image, TLS via Caddy, basic auth, storage, and pushing/pulling images.

How to ensure your Docker Compose services start automatically when your server reboots.

Step-by-step guide to self-hosting Supabase using Docker Compose. Run the full Supabase stack (Studio, API, Auth, Database) locally or on a VPS.

A guide to running Docker on Synology NAS using Container Manager. Learn about images, volumes, network modes, and how to use Docker Compose.

How to update your Docker Compose services to the latest image versions.