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Self-Hosting like it's 2025

In recent years, self-hosting has emerged as a popular alternative to data-collecting, big-brother services. For a time, I must admit, I was almost addicted to trying out new software, building dashboards, and adding applications I didn't really need. Now that my setup has remained largely the same for over a

Some users might prefer a pile of compose files on their hard disk, but for those who do not want to SSH into their server every time a container crashes and they need to check a log, there are several web-based tools to make this task more comfortable. Caddyfile SyntaxIf you're looking to forego fancy web interfaces and prefer editing a straightforward file while having the server manage everything from proxying to HTTPS via Let's Encrypt, then this is the option for you. Uptime Kuma DashboardIf you're looking for straightforward monitoring and the thought of setting up a full Zabbix or Grafana stack seems daunting, this software is a real lifesaver.

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