Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Docker Tutorials

21 Essential Commands Every Docker User Should Know

A compilation of 21 executable and informative Docker commands for your quick reference.

May 8, 2021 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Rethinking DevOps

DevOps vs Software Engineer: What's the Difference?

Learn the fundamental differences between a Software Engineer and a DevOps Engineer with respect to the transition from the older IT industry into the current DevOps industry.

May 3, 2021 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Rethinking DevOps

The Software Release Life Cycle in DevOps: Why Reinvent The Model?

Take a look at the fundamental flaw in The Software Release Life "Cycle" in DevOps and a new approach towards reinventing it.

Apr 26, 2021 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Docker Tutorials

What is the Difference Between COPY and ADD Instructions in Dockerfile?

COPY and ADD are similar instructions used for copying files and directories to the Docker image. What's the difference then?

Apr 20, 2021 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Tools

Using Cockpit to Monitor and Manage Multiple Linux Servers Graphically From a Web Browser

For the rare breed of sysadmins that do not like getting into the terminal, Cockpit is a god send for managing servers graphically.

Apr 9, 2021 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Tools

11 Free and Paid SMTP Services You Can Use For Transactional and Bulk Emails

Here are some of the most popular SMTP relay services with their plans for your web app notifications.

Apr 7, 2021 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Tips

10 Easy to Follow Tips for Managing a Self-hosted Nextcloud Instance with Docker

Some helpful advice to keep in mind and follow in practice while you self-host your Nextcloud instance with Docker!

Mar 26, 2021 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Docker Tutorials

Monitoring Docker Containers With Grafana Using Dockprom

Learn how to deploy the Dockprom Stack for monitoring Docker containers and host and present them with Grafana dashboard.

Mar 10, 2021 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Tips

7 Useful Tips for Self-hosting a Ghost Instance With Docker

A useful checklist that can prevent many recurring maintenance issues from happening on your Ghost Docker instance after you deploy it.

Mar 4, 2021 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Tutorial

How to Dockerize Python Applications With Miniconda [A Hybrid Approach]

Take isolation to the next level by using Miniconda to build your Python based docker images for your application in a hybrid manner.

Feb 4, 2021 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Tutorial

Complete Guide to Self-hosting Plausible [Privacy Friendly Google Analytics Alternative]

Learn how to self-host a Plausible instance along with email reporting and global stats.

Jan 26, 2021 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Tools

Get Instant Notification for Docker Image Updates [Must Use for Sysadmins]

It is important to timely update the web services running in containers. Here's a handy utility that instantly notifies you if there is an updated Docker Image for your service.

Dec 31, 2020 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Tutorial

How to Deploy & Manage Ghost Themes Using GitHub Actions

Making changes to the themes on a Ghost blog is a tedious process. This can be simplified with GitHub Actions.

Dec 21, 2020 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

DevOps

Updating Docker Containers With Zero or Minimum Downtime

A step by step methodology that can be very helpful in your day to day DevOps activities without sacrificing invaluable uptime.

Dec 15, 2020 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Docker Tutorials

How to Create Custom Docker Image With Dockerfile

The real power of Docker lies in tweaking the base docker image to your requirements. With that, you can easily and quickly deploy a custom Linux environment by running a container from that custom docker image.

Apr 20, 2020 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Tutorial

How to Install Multiple Discourse Containers on the Same Server

Installing multiple Discourse forums is not straightforward but it's not difficult either. Here are the steps to install multiple Discourse forums in Docker containers on the same Linux server.

Mar 31, 2020 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay

Docker Tutorials

Properly Installing Docker on Ubuntu [Beginner's Guide]

In the first of Docker tutorial series, you'll learn to install the latest version of Docker Engine Community Edition on Ubuntu Linux.

Nov 28, 2019 · Avimanyu Bandyopadhyay