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Deploying Ruby on Rails with Docker: Multi-stage Builds, Asset Precompile, and Sidekiq Workers in Production

By admin June 16, 2026

Deploying Ruby on Rails with Docker typically runs into three major problems: a bloated 1.8GB image, asset precompile failures inside the container, and Sidekiq sharing a process with Puma. This post walks through fixing all three using an optimized multi-stage Dockerfile and a Docker Compose stack with the web and worker services fully separated — drawn from 6 months of production experience.

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Running GUI Applications in Docker: An A-Z Guide to X11 Forwarding

By admin June 14, 2026

Learn how to run graphical applications (GUI) like Firefox and GIMP in Docker on Linux. Detailed guide on X11 Forwarding, GPU optimization, and container security.

Network

NetBox: Retiring Excel and Building a Network Infrastructure Source of Truth

By admin June 14, 2026

Managing IPs via Excel is every IT engineer's nightmare. This guide helps you deploy NetBox on Docker to build a centralized, professional IPAM/DCIM system.

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Speed Up Docker Pulls with Registry Mirror and Pull-through Cache: Fix for Slow International Connections

By admin June 13, 2026

A step-by-step guide to setting up a Docker Registry Mirror and Pull-through Cache to speed up image pulls, bypass Docker Hub rate limits, and save bandwidth for your entire team. Covers self-hosting an internal mirror with Docker Registry v2 and a production-ready HTTPS configuration.

Monitoring

Gatus: Automated Endpoint, Website, and API Monitoring with Status Page and Telegram Alerts

By admin June 13, 2026

Gatus is a lightweight endpoint monitoring tool configured entirely in YAML, with a built-in Status Page and Telegram alerts. This guide covers installation with Docker, configuring HTTP/TCP/DNS checks, and setting up automatic alerts when a service goes down.

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Docker Log Rotation: The Ultimate Guide to Preventing Full Server Disks for DevOps

By admin June 13, 2026

Don't let your server crash due to log bloat! Here is a detailed guide on configuring Docker Log Rotation, limiting log file sizes, and quick fixes for when your disk hits 100%.

MySQL

Dockerize MySQL for Dev Environments: Using Init Scripts to Auto-Initialize Schema and Sample Data

By admin June 13, 2026

A guide to Dockerizing MySQL with init scripts — automatically creating schema and seed data when the container first starts. Set up in 5 minutes, giving the whole team a consistent environment with zero manual steps.

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Build Your Own GitHub Actions Runner with Docker: Fast, Secure, and 100% Cost-Effective

By admin June 11, 2026

Build your own GitHub Actions Runner with Docker to save costs, speed up builds, and gain full control over your CI/CD infrastructure. A practical guide.

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Podman Desktop: A Smooth, Secure, and Lightweight Docker Desktop Alternative

By admin June 10, 2026

Podman Desktop is the perfect Docker Desktop alternative: free, lightweight, and more secure with rootless mode. See our detailed guide for Windows and Linux.

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Advanced Docker Swarm: Rolling Updates, Placement Constraints, and Zero-Downtime Deployments

By admin June 3, 2026

A detailed guide to configuring Docker Swarm for production: zero-downtime Rolling Updates with order: start-first, Placement Constraints for proper workload distribution, and Docker Config/Secret for secure configuration management. Written for those who already know Swarm basics and want to level up to a real production environment without deployment downtime.