Self-hosted Nextcloud with sane defaults, including reverse proxy, TLS, persistent storage, and one-command updates. This comprehensive setup provides enterprise-grade file sharing, collaboration, and productivity tools while maintaining complete control over your data.
Key Features
- Complete Stack: Docker containers for Nextcloud, database, Redis cache, and OnlyOffice
- Reverse Proxy: Nginx Proxy Manager or Cloudflare Tunnel integration
- Security: TLS encryption, secure database configuration, and proper network isolation
- Backup Strategy: Automated backups with retention policies
- Performance: Redis caching and optimized database configuration
- Easy Updates: One-command container updates with minimal downtime
Technology Stack
- Containerization: Docker and Docker Compose
- Database: PostgreSQL with optimized settings
- Caching: Redis for improved performance
- Office Suite: OnlyOffice integration for document editing
- Proxy: Nginx Proxy Manager for TLS and routing
- Monitoring: Basic health checks and logging
Why This Project
Private files, calendars, and document collaboration without sacrificing user experience or security. Perfect for homelab environments where you want enterprise features without the enterprise complexity.
What I Learned
- Advanced Docker networking and container orchestration
- Database optimization for containerized environments
- Reverse proxy configuration with automated TLS
- Backup strategies for containerized applications
- Performance tuning for self-hosted applications
Implementation Highlights
- Zero-downtime updates using Docker Compose rolling updates
- Automated SSL/TLS certificate management
- Database optimization for better performance at scale
- Security hardening following container best practices
- Monitoring integration for proactive maintenance
This project demonstrates practical containerization skills and provides a foundation for other self-hosted services in my homelab environment.