Docker Engine
Role in the Homelab
Section titled “Role in the Homelab”Docker runs alongside LXC on the Proxmox node for lightweight, reproducible services. Containers are preferred when a full VM is unnecessary or when compose-based stacks simplify deployment.
Deployment Options
Section titled “Deployment Options”| Platform | Use Case |
|---|---|
| LXC | Native Proxmox containers (e.g. Tailscale gateway) — minimal overhead |
| VM / LXC + Docker | Compose-managed multi-service stacks |
Current Usage
Section titled “Current Usage”Docker is part of the planned Local SRE Platform stack (monitoring, alerting, automation). Engine installation details and host selection (dedicated VM vs. LXC) will be documented here as services are deployed.
Current Status
Section titled “Current Status”Not yet fully documented. See Docker Compose for the planned stack layout and Local SRE Platform for the observability roadmap.