

Starting Containers using Docker Compose.Environmental Variables (.env) + Permissions Requirements for Media Server Docker Stack.OK Great, but why build a Media Server on Docker?.How does everything fit together - the big picture.Objectives of this Media Server with Docker.Operating System for Docker Media Server.So let's get started with building the perfect Docker media server stack with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish. It may look long but the process itself should take less than an hour. This post is written with a lot of details to help newbies get started on this journey.

Traefik Reverse Proxy is covered in detail in my advanced guide (to be followed after this guide). For most homelab users this is sufficient. We will also add a simple reverse proxy solution with Nginx reverse proxy, for easy access to your services, SSL, and security. Note that this a "basic" level post on how to setup a perfect home media server using Docker only.

This setup is an integral part of my smart home setup. This all-in-one media server built with Docker will automate media download, organization, streaming, and sharing with family/friends. When I say, Media Server, I do not just mean Plex or Emby or Jellyfin. In this post, I will show you how to build a perfect Docker media server using Docker and Ubuntu. Docker can help you build a Home Media Server in just minutes without complex setups.
