Docker
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Using docker and docker compose for my Homelab
I’ve seen some very elaborate homelab set-ups online but wanted to get the easiest possible implementation I could, within my current skill set. As I have quite a lot of experience with using docker for development in my day to day work, I thought I’d just try using docker compose to setup my homelab service…
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Setting up mine, and my family’s, Homelab
I’ve opted for what I believe is the easiest, and cheapest, method of setting up my Homelab. I’m using my old work PC which has the following spec: My Homelab Goals My homelab goals are centered around two fundamental tenets: lower cost for online services and privacy. I want to be: Documenting my journey I…
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Starting a new Laravel 9 project
Whenever I start a new Laravel project, whether that’s a little side-project idea or just having a play, I try to follow the same process. I recently read Steve’s post here on starting your first Laravel 9 Application, so thought I would write down my own setup. Whereas Steve’s guide walks you through the beginnings…
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Sprinklings of Docker for local development
Categories: ProgrammingWhen I search for docker-related topics online, it almost seems to me that there are two trains of thought for the most part: I believe either of these is a valid approach — whatever feels right to you. Of course it does also depend on how your company / team works. But I’d like to…
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Setting up Elasticsearch and Kibana using Docker for local development
Categories: GuidesHow to set up Kibana and Elasticsearch locally, within Docker containers.
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Install MongoDB with Docker for local development
Categories: GuidesPull the docker image for mongo down to your computer. docker pull mongo Run the mongo container in the background, isolated from the rest of your computer. # Command explained belowdocker run -d -p 27017:27017 –name mongodb mongo -v /data/db:/data/db What I love about this approach is that I don’t start muddying up my computer…
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Been learning to use Docker Swarm
Categories: Long FormDespite not yet managing to get what I have learnt implemented, I have nonetheless took on board some good concepts around docker and docker swarm
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How I would set up Laravel with Docker
Categories: ProgrammingThis is a quick brain dump for myself to remember how I set up Laravel with Docker. Hopefully it can help others out also.