Are databases a bad fit for Docker Swarm in production?
I'm using Docker Swarm for several stateless services and it has worked well, but I'm struggling with persistent workloads such as PostgreSQL and Redis. Shared NFS volumes become…
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How should databases be run reliably alongside Docker Swarm in production?
I'm comfortable using Swarm for stateless applications, but persistent services such as PostgreSQL and Redis are proving much harder. NFS volumes struggle under heavy I/O, while pinning a…
How should I build a Kubernetes homelab that feels like a real work environment?
I've learned the Kubernetes and Helm basics and want to build a homelab that helps me understand the kinds of systems used in professional environments. I have three…
What Happens to Kubernetes Pods and Data During a Network Partition?
I'm new to Kubernetes and trying to understand what happens when a worker node loses network connectivity because of a failure, while the machine and its processes remain…
Should PostgreSQL and Object Storage Run Inside Kubernetes or Outside It?
I'm building a small homelab platform on Kubernetes with Gitea, Harbor, and CI runners. Gitea needs persistent repository and application data, while Harbor can use persistent volumes or…
What Happens to Kubernetes Pods and Data During a Network Partition?
I'm new to Kubernetes and trying to understand what happens when a worker node loses network connectivity because of a failure, while the machine and its processes remain…
How to Apply Changes to an Existing Docker Container?
I'm relatively new to Docker and have a container that I want to continue using. I need to add hardware acceleration, which involves using a specific Docker run…
Looking for a Free File Hosting Service with an API
I'm trying to find a really straightforward free hosting service for .txt or .xml files that has an API for uploading and downloading files from a VB.Net application…
How can I save settings on my Live USB for Linux Mint?
I'm not very tech-savvy these days, and since my Windows days, I've found coding and configurations overwhelming. I've tried Linux a few times, only to get stuck and…
Can I Use a Shared Read-Only Volume Across All Pods That Automatically Updates?
I'm working with a Docker-Compose setup where my application plugins are in a persistent volume. This allows me to update the plugins without needing to rebuild the image…
How can I change a Kubernetes StorageClass reclaimPolicy from Delete to Retain without losing data?
Hey everyone! I currently have a StorageClass set to reclaimPolicy: Delete in my Kubernetes cluster. I'm looking to change it to Retain so that I don't lose any…
What's the Difference Between Docker Volumes and Copy/WORKDIR in a Dockerfile?
I'm diving into Docker and I'm having a bit of trouble wrapping my head around how Docker volumes differ from the COPY and WORKDIR commands in a Dockerfile.…
Can I Move My Docker Containers from Raspberry Pi 4 to 5 without Reconfiguring?
I'm a bit new to Docker and need some advice. I've set up my Docker containers on a Raspberry Pi 4, with all my important data stored on…