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Recently I was chuffed when I managed to set up #apache2 on an old PC and configured two static web sites, one being a blog using Hugo. However, I am struggling with the security aspects. Does #docker make that any easier? 
 I'm always amazed at how many hardcore tech people 'don't have time for self-hosting', preferring... 
 @d72d5211 
For the very reasons you highlight, I’ve recently been making steps along the self hosting route, and its really hard work. I too have tried NextCloud, which appeared to provide a comprehensive solution to many of the services that I wanted to “liberate”, however the basic out-of-the-box experience is quite restricted and without the extensive time & knowledge necessary I failed to configure a complete and secure system so I had to abandon the project.