Docker Database Backup Automation — pg_dump, cron, and S3 Uploads

Automate PostgreSQL and MySQL database backups in Docker Compose with cron-driven pg_dump and mysqldump, retention pruning, healthchecks monitoring, and S3 off-site upload. Production-ready configs included.

June 1, 2026 · 9 min · 1868 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

Docusaurus Documentation Site for Homelab Infrastructure

Deploy a self-hosted Docusaurus documentation site to document your homelab infrastructure. Covers Docker deployment, Traefik reverse proxy, Markdown organization, version-controlled docs, and auto-build with GitHub webhooks.

May 30, 2026 · 10 min · 2097 words · GnTech

Docker CVE-2026-31431 — Mitigate the Copy Fail Vulnerability

A practical guide to understanding and mitigating CVE-2026-31431 ‘Copy Fail’ in Docker environments. Covers kernel patching, seccomp profile hardening, AppArmor rules, and verification steps for homelab operators.

May 30, 2026 · 8 min · 1539 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 · 9 min · 1916 words · GnTech

HAProxy Docker Load Balancer — Homelab Reverse Proxy Guide

Step-by-step guide to deploying HAProxy with Docker Compose for TCP/HTTP load balancing in your homelab — SSL termination, health checks, stats monitoring, and backend failover with real configuration files.

May 29, 2026 · 7 min · 1321 words · GnTech

Docker Compose Profiles — Selective Service Management for Homelab

Learn how Docker Compose profiles let you start only the services you need — enable monitoring, disable dev tools in production, and keep a single docker-compose.yml for your entire homelab stack.

May 29, 2026 · 7 min · 1458 words · GnTech