OMV or Debian LXC - Which is best for installing Docker on Proxmox?

[Porsmitj2]

I am a proxmox beginner suffering from information overload.

I have read of 2 different ways of installing docker on proxmox:

1. Using omv-extras on openmediavault
2. Creating a Debian container and installing Docker on top of it.

I already have omv installed in a container, which I believe is based on Debian anyway, so are there are advantages of doing method 2 that I need to be aware of.

Of do both methods end up with a very similar setup.

All advice is appreciated.

Thank you

 

[floh8]

depends if u wanna go with the overhead of the omv environment. normally, u use a fresh install in a container.

 

[louie1961]

You could install docker to a Debian LXC install (easy to do instructions here, it is literally a copy and paste of command into the terminal https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/debian/). I have had a lot of success that way. It may be easier for you if you do a full Ubuntu install (from ISO) and use Snap to install docker during my Ubuntu install. Alternatively I have had a lot of luck using the same instructions on a full Debian install from ISO. Ubuntu snap is probably the easiest. I am not sure I would bother with an OMV install just to run docker. I use OMV and like it a lot, but that's not a reason to use it, IMHO.

 

[leesteken]

Lots of threads on this forum about problems after installing docker in a container (LXC) and most people advise to install it inside a full VM.

 

[Porsmitj2]

Thank you for the advice. It is appreciated.