Containers
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Build Your Own Arpwatch Docker Container to Watch Your Network
If you are looking for a solution to monitor Ethernet address changes in your network, arp monitoring is a great way to do this. ARP or address resolution protocol is the protocol that sends out an arp request. there is…
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Secure Nginx Proxy Manager Admin Interface with SSL
I really like Nginx Proxy Manager to secure my Docker containers running on Docker hosts with SSL certificates. I find it to be extremely intuitive and it is absolutely one of those “must have” tools in the home lab environment that you…
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Best Containers for DevOps in 2025
I use a LOT of Docker containers in the home lab and in my DevOps journey to continually work with various code projects, automation, and just running applications in containers. There are myriads of DevOps containers to be aware of that provide…
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Hashicorp Vault Docker Install Steps: Kubernetes Not Required!
If you are doing much DevOps and working with terraform code, Ansible, or other IaC, having a secure place to store secrets so your code doesn’t have those secrets hard coded is a great way to make sure secrets and…
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Minikube vs K3s: Pros and Cons for DevOps and Developers
Kubernetes is a must-have skill for developers and DevOps professionals in 2025 and beyond. It has become the go-to solution for running containers with high availability. Many developers and DevOps teams start by setting up a local Kubernetes cluster for…
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Kubernetes Home Lab: Ultimate Guide for 2025!
Kubernetes can seem intimidating to get started with, but like any technology, the more you work with it and learn how it operates, the more confident you’ll feel using it in production. One of the best ways to get comfortable…
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K9s Tool Alternative for Managing Kubernetes
When managing Kubernetes, having the right tool for the job is key and there are many great tools out there. One tool that many use for managing Kubernetes from the command line is K9s. However, if you are looking for…
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Docker Stop All Containers in 3 Ways
If you are working with Docker for the first time or starting to run multiple docker containers on a single host or across multiple hosts, you are probably starting to manage the hosts and running into just day-to-day housekeeping items…
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Aptakube is the Best Lens Alternative Right Now
I am a big nerd when it comes to trying out different tools and new utilities for managing things. I think all of us in IT and DevOps are guilty of always looking for something better and the “next big…
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Docker Dashboard: New Tool Let’s You See Containers Across Multiple Hosts
I have been searching for something that would give me a quick view of ALL of my containers in a simple dashboard and give me the ability to do a few things like search for specific containers quickly, see IP…
