Container log bloat is a hidden culprit behind full disks on Docker hosts. Learn how to spot oversized logs, clean them up, and configure rotation so they never grow out of control again.
Running Elasticsearch inside Docker on a Plesk server gives you fast, relevant search without exposing your cluster to the public internet. This step-by-step guide walks through host prep, deploying the official images, and proxying safely through a domain so TLS terminates at Plesk while Elasticsearch and Kibana speak HTTP internally. We cover the gotchas you’ll actually hit—vm.max_map_count, path-prefix proxying, why Kibana needs a service account token (not the elastic user), and sizing memory limits so MySQL and PHP-FPM stay happy. The result is a tidy, single-node setup that supercharges WordPress search (e.g., via ElasticPress), keeps management simple, and leaves you room to grow.
By default, Plesk runs PHP-FPM as the same user that owns WordPress files — convenient for updates but risky for security. This guide shows how to separate runtime and deployment users so PHP can’t modify your codebase. The result: stronger WordPress security, with uploads and cache still working smoothly.
Learn how to deploy n8n as a durable background service on a Plesk host. This guide walks through running n8n in Docker, binding it to localhost, reverse-proxying with Plesk’s Nginx, and managing the lifecycle via systemd — all while keeping your stack secure and maintainable.
If you have a WordPress site that is password protected with HTTP Basic Auth, then you may encounter problems with the WordPress cron failing to run. A workaround is to install the “WP Cron HTTP Auth” from here: WP Cron HTTP Auth After you install and activate the plugin, go to “Settings->WP Cron HTTP Auth” and enter the HTTP Basic Auth credentials.
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