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streamlined docker compose (lemmyhelp.tet42.org)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by tet42@ka.tet42.org to c/lemmy_support@lemmy.ml

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I am working on writing up some quality help/instructions for Lemmy instance admins. This is targeted toward those that are newer to Lemmy and Docker, but even those that know a thing or two might learn something from me. I have been a sysadmin for over 20 years, so I know some things.

I thought I'd share the first complete page I have written. I'd love some feedback if you have any to share.

Be seeing you.

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[–] code@lemmy.mayes.io 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

now i have to install matrix :) Will these changes work well with the ansible deploy setup?

[–] tet42@ka.tet42.org 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I do not recommend using Ansible. It adds additional requirements and complexities that are unnecessary. Ansible is a great tool for managing multiple servers and software installs, in my opinion it is not the right tool to install Lemmy on a single instance. My install instructions require only that you have docker and docker compose installed.

That said, you could easily replace the docker-compose.yml that Ansible set up for you with the one I am providing. Just don't run Ansible against your server again or it will wipe out your changes.

[–] code@lemmy.mayes.io 4 points 1 year ago

Yea im well versed in docker (years of homelab) not saying its perfect but the ansible playbook had my droplet up in 15 min. I see where your coming from though and will likely just manage the compose myself now