Learn how to set up ejabberd with Docker, automate updates with Watchtower, and maintain control of updates for a secure and stable ser

Docker: Keep ejabberd automagically updated with Watchtower

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2024-11-14 22:00:03

Learn how to set up ejabberd with Docker, automate updates with Watchtower, and maintain control of updates for a secure and stable server setup.

This blog post will guide you through the process of setting up an ejabberd Community Server using Docker and Docker Compose, and will also introduce Watchtower for automatic updates. This approach ensures that your configuration remains secure and up to date.

Furthermore, we will examine the potential risks associated with automatic updates and suggest Diun as an alternative tool for notification-based updates.

Please ensure that Docker and Docker Compose are installed on your system. It would be beneficial to have a basic understanding of Docker concepts, including containers, volumes, and bind-mounts.

For this setup, we will create a directory structure to store the configuration, database, and logs. This will assist in maintaining an organised setup, facilitating data management and backup.