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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How to Clean Docker Images, Containers, Volumes, and Cache Safely
Reclaim Docker disk space safely: read docker system df, use docker system prune the right way, and understand the -a and --volumes danger before you run it.
Sysadmin Desk Aug 12, 2026 8 min read
How to Run WordPress with Docker Compose
Run WordPress with Docker Compose: a working wordpress + MySQL stack with named volumes for persistence, env vars, ports, a reverse proxy note, and backups.
Sysadmin Desk Jul 26, 2026 8 min read
How to Back Up Docker Volumes
Back up Docker named volumes the reliable way: tar a volume via a temp container, restore it, dump databases properly, schedule it, and move data between hosts.
Sysadmin Desk Jul 19, 2026 8 min read
Docker Volumes Explained: Bind Mount vs Named Volume
Bind mount vs named volume in Docker: how they differ, when to use each, where data lives, permissions, backups, and the down -v data-loss trap.
Sysadmin Desk Jun 20, 2026 9 min read