Sam Hanna

This session will guide participants through the essential steps of setting up Docker on a fresh server installation. Attendees will learn how to deploy a simple application within Docker containers, link a custom domain, and secure their server with Tailscale, a modern VPN solution. By the end of the demonstration, participants will gain practical skills in application deployment and private networking, empowering them to enhance their projects and professional environments with modern technologies. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned user, this session offers valuable insights into containerization and secure application management.

While useful for enabling external access to services within a private network, poses significant security risks and potential complications. By opening specific ports on a router, users expose their internal network to threats such as unauthorized access and cyberattacks, as attackers often scan for open ports to exploit vulnerabilities. misconfigurations during the setup process can lead to further security breaches and network instability. With the availability of safer alternatives like Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and cloud services, the need for port forwarding diminishes.

Companies like Google and Apple are making it hard for us to trust them, such as scanning our photos, emails, and files. Using our data to sell to advertisers and injecting advertisments into internet experience. With the rise of private services that are inpeding on our privacy has driven us to find other means of storing our data. Join this Session as we discuss ways to get away from depending on private companies and learn to host your own data server easily and cost efficient.