I'm looking for some help with setting up Docker Desktop on my Mac. I have a Plex server and other apps running natively, but I managed to install Docker to get Overseerr up and running. My main roadblock right now is figuring out how to set up a reverse proxy. I'm trying to develop my Docker skills and once I get the reverse proxy operational, I plan to migrate my other applications to Docker too. Any assistance or guidance would be greatly appreciated!
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Have you tried switching to Orb Stack? A lot of people find it smoother than Docker Desktop.
Check out this guide for setting up Traefik as a reverse proxy. It's not OS-specific but really thorough: [Traefik v3 docker](https://www.simplehomelab.com/traefik-v3-docker-compose-guide-2024/). This site has other guides that might help you out too!
Docker needs a Linux kernel to run, so using a Linux VM is ideal. If that's too much hassle, Docker Desktop is a valid option, but I would suggest avoiding it if you can.
Honestly, I wouldn’t stick to native apps over Docker on macOS. Docker creates a VM, and yes, it can be a bit heavy on resources, but it's usually easier to manage in the long run.
Thanks for the link!