How to Use Docker & Container Manager on a Synology NAS
…Docker Compose files have always provided an easier setup process and allow you to maintain the configuration of the container in case you ever need to recreate or move it. Think of…
Proxmox VE is a free and open-source virtualization platform built on Debian. It supports KVM virtual machines, LXC containers, ZFS storage, clustering, backups, live migration, and high-availability features. For home labs, the big advantage is flexibility. You can run a Windows VM, a Linux server, Home Assistant, Docker, Pi-hole, Plex, Jellyfin, TrueNAS, or even pfSense on the same physical system. For small businesses or more advanced users, Proxmox can scale into multi-node clusters with shared storage and centralized management. The main tradeoff is that Proxmox is infrastructure software
Proxmox VE Guides: Setup, VMs, Containers, Backups, and ClusteringIf you’re still comparing virtualization platforms, these guides are the best place to start: Proxmox vs ESXi Proxmox vs KVM Proxmox vs Hyper-V XCP-ng vs Proxmox Unraid vs Proxmox if you’re deciding between a NAS-focused OS and a hypervisor In general, I’d choose Proxmox if your main goal is virtualization. I’d choose Unraid or TrueNAS if your main goal is NAS storage, and virtualization is secondary. Proxmox can do storage, and NAS operating systems can run VMs, but picking the tool that matches your main use case usually leads to a better setup.
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…Docker Compose files have always provided an easier setup process and allow you to maintain the configuration of the container in case you ever need to recreate or move it. Think of…
…While you can use Docker, I prefer using the Supervised version of Home Assistant rather than the Docker (non-supervised) version. In general, running Home Assistant on a Synology NAS is one…
I’ve run both Jellyfin and Emby — most recently on a Synology DS1019+ before I moved to a Docker-first setup, and the honest answer is that they’re more similar than…
…How to Set Up Pi-hole on a Synology NAS The setup has four parts: create the folder structure, deploy the container using Docker Compose, access the admin interface, and update your…
…Or, if you’re anything like me, you can pair it with Proxmox and Docker integrations to create an all-in-one dashboard featuring entity cards of each platform. The TrueNAS integration…
…only needed for first claim # - PLEX_CLAIM=claim-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx volumes: - /volume1/docker/plex/config:/config - /volume1/media:/media - /volume1/docker/plex/transcode:/transcode restart: unless-stopped Step 5: Complete the Plex Setup…
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Recently, I've pushed an e-waste/upgrade campaign at my office which allowed me to acquire a little more gear. I've been running docker compose on bare metal for years and wanted to change things up a bit. After putting …
I’ve been running a couple random services on old hardware for a while, but finally decided to give Proxmox a proper try after seeing it recommended everywhere in homelab discussions. Honestly, I expected the setup proce…
The Point: Holy shit LXCs are so cool and felt like black magic getting "free" RAM back. If you're newer, like me, and have just been using VMs instead of LXCs, you should look at changing that. I started my server back …
**UPDATE** I have went through tediously and re-checked everything including fixing some mistakes that were still left in version 1. I went over everything and all the feedback recieved, the second edition includes both …
…Synology NAS Should you use AdGuard Home or Pi-hole? Docker Folder Settings Installing AdGuard Home on a Synology NAS Firewall Setup Synology NAS AdGuard Home Settings DNS Configuration Conclusion: How to…
…Exposed admin portals are the number one avoidable mistake in home lab setups. Nothing that doesn’t need to be accessible outside your local network should be. That means auditing your port…
…Guacamole Docker container or install it without using Portainer, you can find the github page here . Table of Contents show 1. Instructions – Raspberry Pi Apache Guacamole 2. Remote Connection Setup 2.1…