Stephen’s Docker & Homelab Notes

Welcome 👋
This site is my personal knowledge base for:
Docker containers
Self-hosting
Homelab setup
Troubleshootingself-hosting, and fixeshomelab troubleshooting.
Everything here is based on real setups using Docker ComposeCompose.
🧭 homelab.Quick Navigation
📚 Core Sections
➡️ 🐳 Docker Containers
Setups and configs (Jellyfin, Home Assistant, Paperless, etc.)
This➡️ is⚙️ primarilyInfrastructure
Networking, forDNS, myreverse ownproxy, reference,storage
➡️ may🛠️ helpProblems others.& Fixes
Common issues and solutions
➡️ 📝 Logs / Journal
What I’ve done and when
⚡ Quick Access (Most Used)
➡️ 📺 Jellyfin
➡️ 🏠 Home Assistant
➡️ 📄 Paperless
➡️ 🌐 DNS Fixes
➡️ 🔐 Permissions Guide
🖥️ Homelab Overview
Two Linux mini PCs on the same network
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micropc → main Docker host
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minipc → automation / utility host
Storage hosted on Synology NAS for storage
Containers managedManaged with Docker Compose
Monitoring via Dozzle and DIUN
📚 Main Sections
🐳 Docker Containers
Setup notes and configurations for containers like:
Jellyfin
Home Assistant
Paperless-ngx
ESPHome
⚙️ Infrastructure
Core setup and environment:
Reverse proxy
Networking
DNS fixes
Storage mounts
🛠️ Problems & Fixes
Quick reference for issues I’ve solved:
Container networking problems
Permission issues
Hardware acceleration fixes
📝 Logs / Journal
Short entries of what I’ve done:
Installations
Fixes
Changes over time
⚡ How to Use This Site
Each page is written as a quick reference
Most setups include Docker Compose examples
Problems and fixes are documented for reuse
📌 Notes
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This is a working reference, not a polished blog
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ItPagesisareaintentionallyworkingsimplereferenceandsystempractical -
SimplicityFocus isprioritisedonoverspeedpresentationand usability