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…
Is KubeBlocks reliable enough for production compared with CloudNativePG?
Is anyone running KubeBlocks in production, particularly for PostgreSQL? I'm trying to understand how it compares with CloudNativePG in real-world use, especially for upgrades, backups, and long-term reliability.…
Should I Run a High-Traffic Production Database in Docker or Use a Managed Cloud Service?
I'm preparing to launch a website that I expect to be database-heavy. I prefer having control over my software and infrastructure, so I'm considering running and scaling the…
Should I Run a Growing Production Database in Docker or Use a Managed Cloud Service?
I'm preparing to launch a website that may generate significant database traffic. I prefer having control over my software and infrastructure, so I'm considering running and scaling the…