I have two QNAP NAS’s running a variety services in Docker. Container Station is QNAP’s implementation of Docker and having it installed on both machines has really expanded what I can do with these devices. Thumbs up to that, but I do have a few tips beyond Container Station that will help you run your containers more efficiently (…at least, this is what works for me). 1) Store your persistent data in a location other than Container Station’s default folder.

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Prerequisites: Container Station: If this is not already on your device then install it from the QNAP App Store. Setup with all default options. Portainer Container: If this is not already up and running see my “Three Tips” post for ideas how to create the container. Also, create the admin user if you have not already done so. Main Setup When you log into Portainer for the first time it will prompt you to connect to a Docker endpoint.

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