docker

IPFIX monitoring with Docker ELK dashboards

4 minute read Published: 2025-03-21

Almost nobody needs a full-blown network monitoring stack for a home lab — but here we are. If you’re running servers, you should probably know what’s moving across your network before something else does. Using IPFIX into ELK gives you actual visibility instead of vibes, so you’re not blind to weird traffic, misconfigurations, or your own mistakes. Let’s set it up.

Nginx SSL with Certbot in Docker without the agonizing pain

2 minute read Published: 2025-02-27

Certbot makes securing websites easier, offering a straightforward solution to obtain SSL/TLS certificates from Let's Encrypt. This has become the go-to method for many to make their websites more secure and trustworthy by encrypting HTTP traffic. However, when working in a dockerized environment, the process becomes a bit more complicated.