What folder structure do you use for Docker Compose projects?
I started using Docker through a web-based setup, and now more than half of my services run in containers. They currently live under paths such as /srv/docker/jellyfin, but…
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What folder structure do you use for Docker Compose projects?
I got into Docker through a web-based setup tool, and now more than half of my system runs in containers. My services currently live under paths such as…
Docker Compose bind mounts fail with permission errors on openSUSE
I recently moved from Fedora to openSUSE and tried to build a project that worked previously. Containers started with docker run can access their files, but the same…
Docker Compose Bind Mounts Fail With Permission Errors While docker run Works
I recently moved from Fedora to openSUSE and am trying to run a project that worked previously. Individual containers started with docker run can access their files, but…
Why isn’t my Docker container saving data to the bind-mounted folder?
I'm still getting used to Docker and manage my containers through a graphical interface. I'm trying to deploy Maintainerr with this configuration: services: maintainerr: image: ghcr.io/maintainerr/maintainerr:latest user: 1000:1000…
Will formatting my OS drive affect a folder on another drive accessed through a bind mount?
My operating system is installed on drive A, while a folder containing data is stored on drive B. The folder on drive B is exposed through a bind…
Will Reinstalling the OS Erase Data in a Bind-Mounted Folder on Another Drive?
My operating system is installed on drive A, while a folder containing data is stored on drive B. Drive A has a bind mount that makes the folder…
What Do Docker Compose and Volumes Solve, and How Do Bind Mounts Work?
I'm learning Docker and want to verify my understanding. Real applications often contain several services, such as a frontend, backend, database, and Redis. Docker Compose lets us describe…
How Can I Map HandBrake’s Watch and Output Folders to Unraid from Docker Desktop?
I'm setting up a small transcoding server inside a Windows 11 VM running on Unraid. The VM has Adobe Media Encoder for Premiere projects and HandBrake running through…
What’s a practical beginner guide to Docker Compose?
I'm looking for a concise but practical introduction to Docker Compose. I'd like to understand where to keep Compose files, configuration, persistent data, and large media or application…
Why does Docker Desktop create temporary bind-mount paths for some Compose volumes on WSL2?
I'm running production containers with Docker Desktop using the WSL2 backend on Windows Server 2022. The host is shut down every night and started again when needed. After…
What’s the best way to find and edit a configuration file inside a container?
I have an application image that includes a configuration file. Normally, the application's settings screen updates that file, but one particular setting appears not to be saved. I…
How Can I Map HandBrake Docker Watch and Output Folders to Unraid Shares?
I'm building a small render server inside a Windows 11 VM running on Unraid. The VM has Adobe Media Encoder for Premiere projects and HandBrake running through Docker…
What’s the best way to find and safely edit a configuration file inside a container?
I'm running an application from a container image, and the image includes a configuration file that is normally updated through the application's settings screen. There appears to be…
Should I Use Named Volumes or Direct Paths for Important Data in Jellyfin?
I'm setting up a Jellyfin server using a Docker Compose file and I'm stuck on how to handle the data folder. Should I use a named volume (like…
Should I Create One Unique User per Docker Container or Share a User for All?
I'm currently setting up a Docker environment with bind-mounted directories for my downloaded files, but I'm running into issues with the container creating files with random user and…
Should I Switch from Bind Mounts to Docker Volumes?
I'm currently managing around 50 containers and mainly use bind mounts for my data files. I'm curious if there's any advantage to switching to Docker volumes on the…
Understanding the Difference Between Bind Mounts and Volume Mounts in Docker
I'm having a bit of trouble understanding the differences between two ways to define volumes in Docker Compose: 1. Using a bind mount like this: ```yaml services: servicename:…