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Tutorials, news, and provider comparisons about container hosting

Jonas Scholz
·2 min
Where Are Docker Volumes Stored?
Docker volumes provide persistent storage for containers, but their location varies by operating system. This guide explains where Docker volumes are stored on Linux systems (typically /var/lib/docker/volumes), the differences on Windows and macOS (inside Linux VMs), and best practices for managing these storage locations without breaking your Docker setup. Perfect for developers troubleshooting storage issues or managing Docker deployments.
Lukas Mauser
·7 min
AWS ECS vs Sliplane - Comparison of two container hosting services
Discover the key differences between AWS ECS and Sliplane for container hosting. Compare pricing, scalability, reliability, and ease of use to find the best fit for your containerized applications. Learn which platform serves enterprise needs versus startup requirements in this detailed comparison.
Jonas Scholz
·3 min
Self-hosting Nextcloud the easy way
Learn how to self-host Nextcloud, the popular open-source cloud storage platform, for just €9/month using Sliplane. Deploy your own private Dropbox/Google Drive alternative in minutes with automatic SSL and zero maintenance.
Jonas Scholz
·4 min
CapRover: A Self-Hosted Heroku Alternative in 2026
A 2026 look at CapRover as a self-hosted Heroku alternative: features, setup requirements, security work, trade-offs, and newer managed alternatives.
Jonas Scholz
·4 min
Dokku: The Self-Hosted Heroku Alternative in 2026
A 2026 guide to Dokku as a self-hosted Heroku alternative: features, setup requirements, security work, limitations, and managed alternatives.
Jonas Scholz
·4 min
How to use Redis with Docker
Learn how to set up and run Redis using Docker containers, including steps for persistence, custom configurations, networking, and using the Redis CLI. Perfect for developers looking to quickly deploy Redis for their applications.
Jonas Scholz
·7 min
5 Awesome Redis Alternatives in 2026
Compare the best Redis alternatives in 2026: Valkey, Dragonfly, Garnet, Apache Kvrocks, and Memcached. See features, tradeoffs, pricing, and self-hosting options.
Jonas Scholz
·3 min
5 Cheap Ways to Deploy Docker Containers
Explore the cheapest options for deploying Docker containers in 2025. From Hetzner's raw compute power to Sliplane's PaaS convenience, discover the best hosting solution for your side projects and production apps.
Jonas Scholz
·3 min
5 Tools to Make You a Better Fullstack Developer in 2026
Five practical tools that can make fullstack work faster in 2026: Sliplane, Cursor, DeepSeek, GitHub Code Search, and Outerbase. No tool makes you better by magic, but good ones help you ship.

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