Hey everyone! I'm diving deeper into Docker after running into some issues with my server and a failed timeshift. I'm curious if backing up a Docker container is as straightforward as just saving the compose file, along with the necessary configuration and data volumes it uses. In the event I need to reinstall everything, would it simply involve reinstalling the OS and Docker, copying the volume data to their respective places, and running the compose file again? For instance, if I were backing up my Frigate setup, I'd keep the compose file I used to set it up, back up the folder `/opt/dockerconfigs/frigate` where the configuration files live (like config.yaml and the database file), and also back up my `/media/frigate` directory for all the recordings. Am I on the right track? Thanks for your help!
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Definitely! It really is that easy, and that’s part of what makes Docker great. I set up my Nextcloud in under five minutes after a fresh system install. You’ll be back in business in no time!
Yep, that's pretty much it! Just keep in mind that some things like USB passthrough or networking might need adjustments after restoring. Otherwise, it's relatively easy to get back up and running!
Thanks for confirming! 🙂
That was my thinking too! I can skip other backup systems and just do simple copies occasionally.