Update Synology NAS guide with Photoprism + MariaDB directions #177
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Could use MARIADB_ROOT_PASSWORD, or as its not going to be used MARIADB_RANDOM_ROOT_PASSWORD=1
Why are the other env variables there? Maybe its default from container- unused at runtime.
Why not use MARIADB_USER, MARIADB_DATABASE, MARIADB_PASSWORD to create the photoprism user with all the permissions on MARIADB_DATABASE?
Could have MARIADB_AUTO_UPGRADE=1 to handle mariadb upgrades when installed.
ref: https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mariadb-server-docker-official-image-environment-variables/
ref2: https://mariadb.com/kb/en/docker-official-image-frequently-asked-questions/
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I... simply didn't realize that was an option... that is more elegant.
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Spelling error in filename - search.
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| - Docker is installed (called 'Container Manager' to Synology.) |
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So why call it 'Docker' if even Synology don't call it that? And if "installed" the prerequisite is satisfied.
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| ### Preparing MariaDB | ||
| - Launch `Container Manager` to access Docker |
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Maybe container manage isn't "Docker". So just omit "to access Docker". Still makes sense.
| - Switch to the `Container` tab and click `Create` | ||
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| - Choose the `mariadb:latest` (or whatever tag you chose as your image) then continue |
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mariadb:lts is a worth while suggestion.
| - By default, when you scroll down, this will probably be attached to the `bridge` network with an IP address range of `172.17.0.0/16` or something similar. That's OK as long as you also attach the future Photoprism container to the same one. | ||
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| - In the `Environment` section, click the `+ Add` button to add a new variable. Add `MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD` as the key and set the value to something secret. You can manipulate this later to eliminate or change this password, but you'll need it for now to get in there and make users. |
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MARIADB_ROOT_PASSWORD. Per photo comment MARIADB_{USER,PASSWORD,DATABASE} here would eliminate the pma need.
| - Download and choose the flavor. (You may also skip ahead and grab `phpmyadmin` and `photoprism` while you're here or come back later.) | ||
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| - Wait until you get the message your image is downloaded. |
| - Before you go on, be sure you check the `Create database with the same name and grant all privileges.` checkbox to make your life easier. (Or you'll have to do this yourself later.) | ||
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| - I recommend you leave the `Host name` as `Any host` which is a `%`. You could technically lock this down by putting in the name or IP address of the `photoprism` container, but as you're inside a private bridge network for docker already, it's really only your other containers that are in here and `%` is probably a reasonable balance between the security you already have in the private network and the potential headache you might have if the host name or IP address changes of the other container. |
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"docker already" - not necessary.
"inside a private bridge network, only your other containers are there, and %.."
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| - Under `Port Settings`, be sure you map `2342` to an external port so you can log in. You can leave the other two unmapped for now. They can be edited later if you determine you need them. | ||
| - Scroll down and under `Volume Settings`, add two or three volumes. | ||
| - Choose the `/docker/Photoprism/config` folder you made earlier (or wherever you are keeping your other Docker config files) and mount it to `/photoprism/storage` with `Read/Write` permission |
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"Docker" -> "container"
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you see a ROOT_PASSWORD here. Acceptable?
This guide had Photoprism + SQLite directions and the caveat that was not recommended versus using MariaDB.
So as I set this up for myself with MariaDB + phpMyAdmin + Photoprism, I took photos and updated the guide accordingly to advise future folks on how to set up the whole chain of containers to make this happen.