Special guest Alex Kretzschmar joins the hosts to discuss deploying Nextcloud with Nix, automating data storage tiering, improving Nextcloud setup with backup and configuration tools, and setting up a Nextcloud server with Nix and Nix-related tooling. They also delve into Redis, Nix cloud config, Collide.com, and Nick's Got North America event. Additionally, they explore the challenges and benefits of using flakes in the Linux ecosystem and discuss Nextcloud backup options.
Deploying Nextcloud using Nix promises reproducibility and simplicity.
Ari is a tool that simplifies running Docker Compose configurations with Nix, providing an easier way to manage Docker setups.
Deep dives
Thought Criminal got their Dell micro PC and intended to install NixOS on it.
They were pleasantly surprised when they discovered that we had done a whole show on that very topic. They were able to get their hardware set up and organize their workspace to install NixOS on their new PC.
Ariane: A Convenient Tool for Docker Compose with Nix
Ariane is a tool that simplifies running Docker Compose configurations with Nix, allowing you to configure services using Nix instead of YAML. It automatically creates SystemD services for your projects and supports both Podman and Docker. It's a great option for quickly setting up services when you don't have time to configure them natively in Nix. Ariane provides a thin wrapper around Docker Compose, making it easy to transition your existing setups.
Nix-Aws: Creating Immutable Infrastructure with Nix and AWS
Nix-Aws is a tool that allows you to create and manage immutable infrastructure using Nix and AWS. It leverages the power of Nix to define and provision your infrastructure, ensuring consistency and reproducibility. With Nix-Aws, you can easily set up and manage your AWS resources through declarative Nix expressions, making it simpler and more efficient to build and maintain your cloud infrastructure.
Ari: A Tool for Simplifying Docker Compose with Nix
Ari is a helpful tool that simplifies running Docker Compose configurations with Nix. It allows you to configure your services using Nix expressions instead of YAML, making it easier to manage and maintain your Docker setups. Ari automatically generates SystemD services for your projects and supports both Podman and Docker. It's a great choice for quickly setting up and managing your services when you don't have the time to fully integrate them into Nix.
Deploying Nextcloud the Nix way promises a paradise of reproducibility and simplicity. But is it just a painful trek through configuration hell? We built the dream Nextcloud using Nix and faced reality.
45Drives/autotier — A passthrough FUSE filesystem that intelligently moves files between storage tiers based on frequency of use, file age, and tier fullness.