Currently I’m running some services though Docker on a Proxmox VM. Before I had Proxmox, I thought containers were a very clean way of organizing my system. I’m currently wondering if I can just install the services I always use on the VM directly. What are the pros and cons of that?

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Pros:

  • better validation of installation and content, as long as you’re otherwise set for that.
  • easier setup
  • easier management
  • easier teardown
  • simpler firewalling

Cons: (vs docker-on-vm)

  • your homelab isn’t someone’s resume
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