#self-hosting

[raspbian-official]

trying to set up a home server (debian!) so that i can have encrypted storage for multiple users that root can't see and still be able to run other internal services and madness appears to lie this way

[iggymogo]

Running your own secure communication service with Matrix and Jitsi | Matrix.org

Over the last few weeks there's been huge increase in interest from folks wanting the security and autonomy of running their remote collaboration services, rather than being at the mercy of traditional proprietary centralised apps.  Meanwhile, the Matrix.org homeserver has been very overloaded (although we're at last making excellent progress in radically improving Synapse's performance) - so it's particularly important right now to help folks run their own servers.

Therefore we're very happy to announce that it's easier than ever before now to self-host your own video conferencing alongside Riot & Synapse: as of Riot/Web 1.5.15 (released last week), it's now a single config option to point Riot at a specific Jitsi rather than needing to hook up to an integration manager!

Meanwhile, over the last 18 months, it's got easier and easier to run your own Matrix deployments: the Debian packages are unrecognisably better now, and with .well-known URL support it's trivial to set up federation without needing to worry about complicated DNS, TLS or load balancer configurations.

So, to try to show off just how smooth this has become, we thought we'd do a run-through video showing installing Synapse, Riot & Jitsi on a completely fresh Debian install.  It's (almost) filmed in a single shot, and takes about 20 minutes from beginning to end.

Read more: https://matrix.org/blog/2020/04/06/running-your-own-secure-communication-service-with-matrix-and-jitsi

[rostglukhov]

Practical guide to personal knowledge management: choose between Obsidian, Logseq, and DokuWiki, understand PKM methods like Zettelkasten and PARA, and build self-hosted knowledge systems.

[rostglukhov]

Compare Podman Quadlet and Docker Compose for Linux services: systemd integration, rootless containers, updates, logs, and migration.

[freetechlearner]

How to Install n8n with Docker Compose (Windows, macOS & Linux)

Learn how to install n8n with Docker Compose on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Follow this step-by-step guide to deploy a secure self-hosted aut

How to Install n8n with Docker Compose on Windows macOS and Linux

Why Use Docker Compose for n8n

Self-hosting n8n provides complete control over your workflow automation data while avoiding the costs of cloud-based subscriptions. Utilizing Docker Compose simplifies the deployment process by managing the n8n application and its required database resources in a unified environment.

Seamless management of container images and data volumes

Streamlined configuration of environment variables

Universal setup compatible with multiple operating systems

System Requirements and Prerequisites

Ensure your hardware and software meet the basic criteria for containerization before beginning the setup. This ensures the automation platform runs smoothly without resource exhaustion or service interruptions.

Docker Desktop for users on Windows or macOS platforms

Docker Engine and the Compose plugin for Linux distributions

Minimum of 2GB RAM to support basic workflow operations

Configuration and Launch Steps

The core of the installation involves creating a configuration file that outlines how the service operates. This file specifies network ports and persistent storage locations to keep your workflows safe during updates or system reboots.

Create a specific directory to house your configuration files

Prepare a configuration file using the latest official n8n image

Assign local port 5678 to access the dashboard through a browser

Initiate the container in detached mode to run the service in the background

Accessing and Updating Your Instance

After the initial launch, managing your instance is straightforward through the command line or a web interface. Regular updates are necessary to access new integration nodes and maintain system security.

Visit the local host address on the designated port to finish account setup

Use pull commands to fetch the latest software versions from the registry

Restart your containers to apply any changes to the environment settings

[rostglukhov]

Run Docker Compose as a reliable Linux service with systemd. Type=oneshot units, restart policies, logs, updates, health checks, backups, and safe cleanup.

[rostglukhov]

Compare Docker install methods on Ubuntu: official APT repo, docker.io, Snap, rootless mode, Compose plugin, and post-install security. Decision table and migration paths included.