https://linuxeries.org/tags/docker/ Recent content in Docker on ShieldedBytes Hugo en Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:36:30 +0200 https://linuxeries.org/post/2026-08-10-taming-the-wild-west-of-docker-volumes-on-a-s/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:36:30 +0200 https://linuxeries.org/post/2026-08-10-taming-the-wild-west-of-docker-volumes-on-a-s/ <h2 id="introduction-to-docker-volumes">Introduction to Docker Volumes</h2> <p>I&rsquo;ve seen this go wrong when managing Docker on a small Linux server: volumes can become a challenge. Docker volumes are directories that are shared between the host system and containers, allowing for persistent data storage. If not properly managed, they can lead to disk space issues and security risks. The real trick is to stay on top of volume management to avoid these problems.</p> <h2 id="understanding-docker-volumes">Understanding Docker Volumes</h2> <p>To create a new volume, you can use the <code>docker volume</code> command. For example, to create a new volume named <code>my-volume</code>, you can use the following command:</p>