I have a setup with a Proxmox cluster, and initially, I kept all services separated across multiple Docker containers. Now that I'm more experienced, I'd like to consolidate all my Docker containers into a single LXC and run them from there. Is there a way to do this without starting over completely? I have four Docker containers that I want to combine.
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Thanks for sharing the detailed steps, that really clarifies everything! I'll make sure to keep my old LXCs stopped while I transfer.
You can definitely do it, and it's one of Docker's strong points—the portability! I would take it one container at a time and keep your old LXCs until everything is running smoothly. Here's a quick rundown of what to do: 1) Stop the containers you're moving to avoid data changes. 2) Copy the folder with your compose files to the new LXC. Make sure you keep all directories and permissions aligned. If using volumes, be cautious with their locations. 3) Check your networking and firewall rules, and ensure no ports clash between the containers. Once all the setup is done, just run 'docker-compose up -d' on the new LXC, and you should be good to go!
Absolutely, you can definitely move your Docker containers to one LXC! Docker Compose makes this a lot easier, so hopefully you've been using it. Just grab your compose files and any persistent data your containers need. If you're on the same Proxmox instance, it's as simple as moving those files to the new location and redeploying. Keep in mind, though, that running Docker inside a Proxmox LXC is generally not recommended, but you can give it a go if you're comfortable.
I'd suggest just installing Docker on one LXC and setting everything up there. It simplifies the process.
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