Docker

My Self-Hosted Docker Infrastructure Why Self-Host? Before diving into the technical details, let me explain why I chose this path. Self-hosting gives me: Control over my data - No third-party has access to my files, passwords, or personal information Privacy - Everything runs on my own hardware, behind my own firewall Learning opportunities - Running production services teaches you things you can’t learn from tutorials Cost savings - One-time hardware investment vs. ongoing subscription fees Customization - I can tweak and optimize everything to work exactly how I want But self-hosting isn’t just about avoiding Big Tech. It’s about building something you understand from the ground up. ...

Docker Swarm using DietPi Why DietPi? DietPi strikes the perfect balance: it’s lightweight, actively maintained, runs on tons of devices, and is incredibly easy to configure. Whether you’re using Raspberry Pi, other single-board computers, or even virtual machines on Proxmox or VMWare, DietPi makes cluster deployment straightforward. Note: This guide assumes you’re using Raspberry Pi or similar SBCs. If you’re running on Proxmox or VMWare, some steps—especially editing dietpi.txt—will differ slightly. ...