Docmost Deployment

YEAR

2024

MY ROLE

Systems Administration

STACK USED

Linux

Nginx

Docker

INDUSTRY

General

Project Overview

Docmost was deployed as a private knowledge and productivity platform to replace cloud-based tools like Notion. I installed and configured the service on an existing Ubuntu server using Docker, securing it with firewall rules, domain-based HTTPS access, and persistent storage. The platform now serves as a centralized hub for documentation, planning, and project tracking. Its self-hosted nature ensures data privacy and full administrative control. I customized workspace settings, optimized performance, and integrated it into my daily workflow for personal knowledge management and internal team collaboration.

Key Features

Self-Hosted Collaboration Platform

Installed and configured Docmost on an Ubuntu server using Docker and Docker Compose.

Set up persistent volumes and environment-based configurations for reliable data retention.

Secure & Accessible Deployment

Configured domain-level DNS and HTTPS access using Nginx reverse proxy and Let's Encrypt SSL.

Hardened server with custom firewall rules and SSH best practices.

Integrated Workspace & Productivity Suite

Utilized Docmost for daily documentation, planning, and internal knowledge sharing.

Enabled custom themes and workspace structure for intuitive navigation and categorization.

Challenges Solved

Reliable Dockerized Setup

Handled multi-container orchestration with environment variable tuning, storage management, and service restarts to maintain platform stability.

Self-Sufficiency and Data Ownership

Eliminated reliance on third-party SaaS tools by building a fully private, server-controlled documentation stack.

Firewall and DNS Configuration

Resolved access and routing issues across public and internal networks while maintaining secure remote access.

Project Impact

This project enabled complete control over documentation workflows while improving knowledge management efficiency. The switch from Notion to Docmost strengthened data privacy, allowed for unlimited workspace customization, and resulted in a fully self-reliant knowledge platform.

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