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Tutorials, learnings and thoughts on DevOps, Docker and web development.
My Terminal Setup: Zsh, Starship & More
Working more productively on servers - tools that save time.
Git Hooks for Automatic Deployment
Push to Deploy built yourself - without CI/CD overhead.
Portainer: A Docker GUI That Doesn't Suck
When useful, when not - and how to use it properly.
Monitoring with Uptime Kuma
Self-hosted status page in 5 minutes - know when something is down.
Backups with Restic & Rclone
Automatic backups to the cloud - encrypted and deduplicated.
Caddy vs Nginx vs Traefik
Which reverse proxy for which use case? A practical comparison.
Automatic Security Updates with Ansible
Set and Forget - keeping servers secure automatically.
Ansible Roles: Reusable Configuration
DRY principle for infrastructure - write once, use everywhere.
Ansible Inventory: Managing Multiple Servers
Scaling from 1 to 100 servers - groups, variables and dynamic inventories.
Ansible for Beginners: Your First Playbook
Automating server updates - getting started with Infrastructure as Code.
Traefik as Reverse Proxy
Automatic SSL certificates for all containers - zero config.
Understanding Docker Networks
Bridge, Host, Overlay explained - when to use which?
Docker Volumes vs Bind Mounts
When to use which? A practical comparison.
Docker Compose Project Structure
How I organize my Docker projects - clean and maintainable.
Docker Installation: get.docker.com vs APT
Why the convenience script is better than distro packages.
Configuring Fail2Ban Properly
Protection against brute-force attacks - automatic and reliable.
UFW Firewall: The Essential Rules
Basic security for every server - simple and effective.
Debian in the Cloud: Hetzner, Netcup & More
Provider comparison and setup tips for cloud servers with Debian.
SSH Keys: What, Why and How
Basics for secure server access - no more passwords.
Debian 13: My Server Setup in 10 Minutes
First steps after installation - from updates to secure SSH access.
5 Docker Compose Tips That Save You Time
Practical tips for everyday work with Docker Compose.
Welcome to ZNBW
The kickoff for the Central Network for Tinkerers & World Improvers.