Docker on Proxmox LXC 🚀 Zero Bloat and Pure Performance!

Running Docker in a Proxmox LXC container offers the perfect balance of performance and isolation. This comprehensive guide shows you how to properly set up Docker in an unprivileged Proxmox LXC container - the secure way! Learn the exact steps I use in my own homelab setup for running Docker-based services like media servers and home automation. In this tutorial, you'll learn: • Why Proxmox LXC is better than VMs for Docker • How to create an unprivileged LXC container • Complete system preparation and security hardening • Step-by-step Docker installation process • Best practices and performance tips TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:03 - Proxmox and LXC Containers Explained 02:58 - Creating Unprivileged Ubuntu 22.04 LXC 09:57 - System Preparation Steps 10:20 - Creating Non-Root User 11:11 - System Updates 12:03 - SSH Configuration 13:24 - Installing Required Packages 14:20 - System Performance Tweaks 15:05 - UFW Firewall Setup 17:30 - Automated Setup Options 18:22 - Docker Installation RELEVANT PLAYLISTS: ▶️ Proxmox Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Hno7tIbSWVrEK7Uibb8WBCN_hjozr_z ▶️ Ultimate Docker Media Server: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfzgNJAM19o&list=PL1Hno7tIbSWV-c1E87BqTzPMgfGxM08nf RELATED GUIDES: 🔗 https://www.simplehomelab.com/ultimate-docker-server-1-os-preparation/ 🔗 https://www.simplehomelab.com/docker-media-server-2024/ 🔗 https://www.simplehomelab.com/traefik-v3-docker-compose-guide-2024/ DEPLOYARR (FORMERLY AUTO-TRAEFIK): 📰 https://www.simplehomelab.com/go/deployarr-ytd/ 🎞️ https://youtu.be/OnoKy73b-w4 GITHUB REPOSITORIES: 📜 https://github.com/SimpleHomelab/docker-traefik MY PROXMOX HOST: 🖥️ Topton V700 Intel i7-13800H Mini PC with 64 GB RAM: https://www.simplehomelab.com/go/topton-v700-yt (Affiliate Link) 🔗 Best Mini PC for Proxmox: https://www.simplehomelab.com/best-mini-pc-for-proxmox-2024/ SUPPORT MY WORK: 💝 https://www.simplehomelab.com/go/memberships-ytd/ ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/simplehomelab 🎁 https://ko-fi.com/simplehomelab JOIN THE COMMUNITY: 🤝 https://www.simplehomelab.com/go/discord-ytd/ 🏠 https://www.simplehomelab.com/ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/simplehomelab 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/simplehomelab 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplehomelab #proxmox #homelab #docker #containerization #lxc #virtualization #homeserver #mediaserver #plex #selfhosted #ubuntu #ufw #networking