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Should I go with docker containers or continue just using Arch for my home server? (alien.top)
submitted 1 year ago by Nightwish612@alien.top to c/main@selfhosted.forum
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I mean basically the title. Currently all my services are just running directly on my arch server and it has been working well enough for me and i am super comfortable working with it. A few months back I had a minor crash of the server where the system had become not functional. I was able to recover the server to the point that my services could run but i never got the graphical part of the server going again or nextcloud running.

At this point I'm just considering wiping the os to a fresh one and starting clean to get everything working correctly again. What I'm wondering is, is it worth learning docker and deploying all my services that way or should I just continue with the way i have been doing it for years now?

I will be running the various Arr apps, Emby, NextCloud, Qbit, Homepage?, and probably a few others that i can't recall off the top of my head. Some of the services are accessed of site if that matters at all. I did briefly explore docker in the past but got stuck and my friend pushed me towards straight arch. Now I'm considering giving it another shot but wanted to hear folks here input on the pros and cons of either way

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[–] JL_678@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I agree with others and have an alternative view. How about you install a hypervisor like Proxmox and then you get the flexibility of running Docker, LXC containers or even VMs.

Personally, I run a mix of LXC containers and Docker. Why? I really like Docker but the all inclusive nature of the containers can make customization of settings difficult.

In contrast, LXCs are heavier than Docker containers but they act like a full Linux machine and so you can use all of your past system admin knowledge and customize away. They are mich lighter than a VM and so they are a nice middle ground.

Summary for simple self-contained apps, I use Docker and for more complex apps, I rely on LXC containers. With Proxmox you can easily use both and so it is the best of both worlds!