2023-07-24 Updates: Server Upgrades and Time for Projects
Added 2023-07-25 01:49:22 +0000 UTCHello! I've got a video coming up soon but thought I would take some time to give you some updates on what has been happening in the background. Mostly that I've been spending a bunch of time on preparing to redo the entire software stack on my main project server.
An addendum to this video, my idea for multiplayer on the tictactoe game I wrote ended up getting left on the drawing board. But I was able to replace it with something else cool so I'm still looking forward to showing it off!
Video Link: https://youtu.be/oFcMaSSNTUU
Comments
There are some good and fun things about docker I would agree. Building the compose files is rewarding in a way, but it's frustrating how poorly some images are documented to set them up. I feels like the command line launching option shouldn't even exist. And I am actually using Portainer, I couldn't imagine doing it without the hand holding. It's enough of a pain to learn all the new stuff, I don't need to do it on hard mode with the CLI only. I didn't put that much research into all options available. Docker is feeling like it will be a good solution so far. I don't really know what the advantageous+us of that would be for this application.
Tech Tangents
2023-07-26 03:00:02 +0000 UTCI'm a firm believer in hinging something critical on something you want to learn, like using linux full time instead of a VM. I didn't really *want* to learn docker, I felt it was just the best solution to the particular problem I've got. And thanks!
Tech Tangents
2023-07-26 02:52:52 +0000 UTCBy all means keep on with docker. Its fun in a few ways, I recommend checking out some "Network chuck" videos, he's fun to watch, and informative. I do personally prefer Portainer, as it makes management a lot easier. I do have one question, is a hypervisor possible to use in your situation? I use Proxmox currently, I am also considering setting up xcp-ng (as its more of a true level 1 Hypervisor). It may be advantageous over using a single machine with docker for a couple of the more critical systems. Food for thought if anything else.
Matt Enwright
2023-07-26 02:44:42 +0000 UTCI keep meaning to learn Docker. Coworkers use it all the time, but I just never have taken the leap. Guess I need a project or other reason, like needing to run two different versions of the same DBMS on the same machine. Anyway, excellent update. Looking forward to the next videos!
Daniel Bartholomew
2023-07-25 21:17:17 +0000 UTC
