The docker run Command Explained with Real Examples
Understand docker run for real: -d, -p, -v, -e, --name, --rm, and --restart, with copy-paste examples for Nginx, Postgres, and one-off commands.
Sysadmin Desk Sep 26, 2026 7 min read
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Docker Restart Policies Explained: no, always, unless-stopped, on-failure
What no, always, unless-stopped, and on-failure actually do in Docker. How each handles crashes, reboots, and manual stops, plus the gotchas that catch people.
Sysadmin Desk Sep 12, 2026 7 min read
docker-compose.yml Explained Line by Line
A line-by-line walkthrough of a real docker-compose.yml file: services, image, ports, volumes, environment, depends_on, networks, and the top-level keys.
Sysadmin Desk Sep 5, 2026 8 min read
Pillar Guide
Proxmox VM vs LXC Container: Which One Should You Use?
Compare Proxmox KVM VMs and LXC containers: isolation, performance, overhead, when to pick each, why Windows needs a VM, and privileged vs unprivileged containers.
Sysadmin Desk Aug 21, 2026 11 min read
Pillar Guide
Docker Networking Explained for Beginners
Understand Docker networking: bridge vs host vs none, default vs user-defined bridges, container DNS by name, publishing ports, and Compose networks.
Sysadmin Desk Aug 19, 2026 11 min read
Automate Docker Workflows with Claude Code and MCP
Use Claude Code with an MCP server to inspect containers, read logs, and debug Docker on Windows and WSL, what to connect, safe scope, and example workflows.
MCSA Guru Team Aug 10, 2026 5 min read
How to Install Docker Desktop on Windows 10 and Windows 11
Install Docker Desktop on Windows 10 or 11 with the WSL2 backend: enable virtualization, run the installer, verify, and fix the common setup errors.
Sysadmin Desk Jul 5, 2026 8 min read
Pillar Guide
Docker Compose Beginner Guide: Run Multiple Containers with One File
Learn Docker Compose from scratch: write one YAML file to run multiple containers, with a working WordPress + MySQL example and the core up/down commands.
Sysadmin Desk May 26, 2026 10 min read