Prometheus SNMP Exporter — Monitoring MikroTik and Network Devices

Deploy Prometheus SNMP Exporter with Docker Compose to collect bandwidth, CPU, memory, and interface metrics from MikroTik routers and network devices. Configure SNMP v2c/v3, generate the exporter config, and visualize everything in Grafana.

June 1, 2026 · 10 min · 2063 words · GnTech

MinIO Docker Deployment — Self-Hosted S3-Compatible Object Storage

Deploy MinIO with Docker Compose for self-hosted S3-compatible object storage. Covers single-node and multi-drive setups, Traefik reverse proxy, bucket policies, and backup strategies.

June 1, 2026 · 9 min · 1855 words · GnTech

Uptime Kuma Docker Deployment — Self-Hosted Monitoring Dashboard

Deploy Uptime Kuma with Docker Compose for real-time homelab monitoring. Configure Traefik reverse proxy, Telegram notifications, status pages, and SQLite-backed persistence in minutes.

June 1, 2026 · 6 min · 1224 words · GnTech

Docker PostgreSQL Backups — Atomic Dumps and an Isolated Restore Test

A focused PostgreSQL lab with atomic dump publication, error propagation, and a separate restore destination.

June 1, 2026 · 12 min · 2554 words · GnTech

Renovate Bot Homelab — Automated Docker Dependency Updates with Git

Automate Docker dependency updates in your homelab with Renovate Bot. Self-host or use the cloud bot to scan Docker Compose files and Dockerfiles, then open pull requests with version bumps, digest updates, and changelog summaries.

June 1, 2026 · 7 min · 1378 words · GnTech

Docker Compose Override Files — Multi-Environment Homelab Deployments

Learn how Docker Compose override files let you manage dev, staging, and production deployments from a single base docker-compose.yml — with port mapping overrides, resource limits, volume mounts, and security hardening for your homelab.

May 31, 2026 · 8 min · 1624 words · GnTech

SearXNG — Self-Hosted Private Meta Search Engine with Docker

Deploy SearXNG with Docker Compose for a privacy-focused self-hosted meta search engine. Covers reverse proxy setup with Traefik, search engine configuration, rate limiting, and theme customization.

May 30, 2026 · 8 min · 1637 words · GnTech

Portainer Docker Deployment — Homelab Container Management Guide

Deploy Portainer with Docker Compose for visual container management across your homelab. Covers CE vs Business Edition, multi-host agent setup, stack deployment, security hardening, and backup strategies.

May 30, 2026 · 10 min · 1969 words · GnTech

Linux Kernel CVE-2026-31431 — Verification and Remediation for Docker Hosts

Verify host-kernel patch status for CVE-2026-31431, review Docker runtime restrictions, and validate remediation without assuming every container is exploitable.

May 30, 2026 · 4 min · 670 words · GnTech

Netdata Docker Monitoring — Real-Time Container Monitoring Guide

Complete guide to deploying Netdata with Docker Compose for real-time container and infrastructure monitoring in your homelab. Covers auto-detection, health alarms, notifications, parent-child streaming, and Prometheus integration.

May 30, 2026 · 10 min · 1929 words · GnTech