Docker

Plex to Jellyfin Migration Guide — Docker Homelab Setup 2026

Migrate from Plex to Jellyfin on Docker with this complete guide covering library setup, watch history transfer, hardware transcoding with Intel QSV or NVIDIA NVENC, Traefik reverse proxy, and full arrs stack integration for your homelab media server.

Prometheus Grafana Monitoring Stack — Docker Compose Setup

Deploy a production-grade Prometheus Grafana monitoring stack with Docker Compose — including Node Exporter, cAdvisor, and Alertmanager for complete homelab observability.

Mailcow Dockerized — Self-Hosted Email Server in Your Homelab

Full guide to deploying Mailcow Dockerized in your homelab — from Docker Compose setup and DNS records to Traefik reverse proxy, DKIM signing, and email deliverability tuning.

Docker BuildKit Cache Optimization — Speed Up Container Builds

Cut Docker build times by 80% using BuildKit cache mounts, inline/registry cache export, and optimized Dockerfile patterns — with real homelab examples for apt, pip, npm, and Go builds.

Docker IPv6 Networking — Enable Dual-Stack in Your Homelab

Complete guide to enabling IPv6 in Docker — from daemon configuration and address pools to Compose networks, Traefik reverse proxy, and IPv6 firewall rules for your homelab.

Nginx Docker Deployment — Reverse Proxy and Static Caching for Homelabs

Complete guide to deploying Nginx with Docker Compose as a reverse proxy and caching layer. Covers multi-service proxying, static file caching, gzip compression, SSL termination, and performance tuning for homelab environments.

Valkey 9.1 Docker Deployment — High-Performance Cache for Your Homelab

Complete guide to deploying Valkey 9.1 with Docker Compose — the high-performance Redis fork with new security, observability, and performance features. Covers config, ACL hardening, and connecting your homelab services.

Docker Compose Secrets Management — .env, SOPS, and Vaultwarden for Homelabs

Practical guide to managing Docker secrets in homelab environments — from basic .env patterns to Docker Secrets, SOPS/age encryption, and programmatic vault integration. Includes real compose examples and secret rotation workflows.

Headscale — Self-Hosted Tailscale Mesh VPN Server with Docker Compose

Deploy Headscale with Docker Compose to run your own WireGuard mesh VPN control plane. Complete guide from setup to client registration, ACL configuration, subnet routing, and production hardening.

Restic Automated Backups — Encrypted Offsite Docker Backup for Homelab

Complete guide to automating encrypted Docker volume backups with restic — local snapshots with deduplication, S3-compatible offsite storage, cron scheduling, retention policies, and disaster recovery for homelab containers.