# Self-hosting

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## [Community size help](https://meta.discourse.org/t/community-size-help/24520)

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**Author:** [@Blckace](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Blckace)\
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**Last updated:** [2015年一月29日 20:11 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/community-size-help/24520 "2015-01-29T20:11:19Z")

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I’m not sure about which size to choose on digital ocean. What constitutes a community size? Number of daily active users? If I predict we would have about 20k registered users, what size would I need? Thanks

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## [Install Docker Discourse without backporting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-docker-discourse-without-backporting/24445)

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**Author:** [@Squawkers13](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Squawkers13)\
**回覆:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2015年一月26日 15:34 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-docker-discourse-without-backporting/24445 "2015-01-26T15:34:20Z")

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I’m trying to install Discourse. Due to the fact that Docker does not support the old OpenVZ kernels, I was using BitNami’s package until I tried to update it and it broke. I would like to install the official package, …

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## [Failed to install Discourse in Ubuntu14.04: docker problems](https://meta.discourse.org/t/failed-to-install-discourse-in-ubuntu14-04-docker-problems/20399)

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**Author:** [@craft37](https://meta.discourse.org/u/craft37)\
**回覆:** 19\
**Last updated:** [2015年一月25日 11:44 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/failed-to-install-discourse-in-ubuntu14-04-docker-problems/20399 "2015-01-25T11:44:45Z")

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Tried to install Discourses through Docker with this article http://www.howtoinstalldiscourse.com/how-to-install-discourse-on-ubuntu/: Have an error on Launch Discourse step (./launcher bootstrap app , ./launcher start …

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## [Using Discourse with Namecheap hosting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-discourse-with-namecheap-hosting/24136)

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**Author:** [@Skipper](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Skipper)\
**回覆:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2015年一月18日 04:40 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-discourse-with-namecheap-hosting/24136 "2015-01-18T04:40:53Z")

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I’ve recently switched from GoDaddy domain management to Namecheap, I switched for a lot of reasons and I’m looking to swap my hosting to Namecheap too and I saw that with the package that I am looking at (Ultimate) they…

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## [How to inject files/commands into Docker bootstrap process?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-inject-files-commands-into-docker-bootstrap-process/24106)

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**Author:** [@kpfleming](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kpfleming)\
**回覆:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2015年一月17日 08:33 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-inject-files-commands-into-docker-bootstrap-process/24106 "2015-01-17T08:33:02Z")

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I’m setting up a Discourse install using the Docker-based instructions; this is being done on a weird internal corporate network, that has both HTTP/HTTPS proxies and has a custom CA root certificate. I’ve edited app.ym…

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## [Install Discouse on an Ubuntu VPS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-discouse-on-an-ubuntu-vps/24072)

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**Author:** [@marknzl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/marknzl)\
**回覆:** 5\
**Last updated:** [2015年一月16日 09:14 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-discouse-on-an-ubuntu-vps/24072 "2015-01-16T09:14:22Z")

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Hi, To be honest I have no idea how to install Discourse on an Ubuntu server. I would really appreciate some help from anyone. All I want to do is get an instance of Discourse running.

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## [DigitalOcean vs Communiteq](https://meta.discourse.org/t/digitalocean-vs-communiteq/20820)

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**Author:** [@cregox](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cregox)\
**回覆:** 9\
**Last updated:** [2015年一月14日 11:44 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/digitalocean-vs-communiteq/20820 "2015-01-14T11:44:54Z")

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Hey @michaeld Other than the obvious: \[DH is a SaaS and DO is not\](https://meta.discourse.org/t/people-with-experience-bitnami-vs-\[Communiteq\](https://www.communiteq.com) (formerly DiscourseHosting)-com-s/15156/2?u=cawa…

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## [Discourse Docker + Other Rails App on the same droplet](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-docker-other-rails-app-on-the-same-droplet/23673)

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**Author:** [@chrisalley](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chrisalley)\
**回覆:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2015年一月14日 06:37 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-docker-other-rails-app-on-the-same-droplet/23673 "2015-01-14T06:37:59Z")

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I already have a Discourse installation set up on Digital Ocean with Docker using the beginner guide. I wish to put a second Rails app on the same droplet. I see that there’s a similar discussion in this topic and this o…

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## [Getting Discourse installed on OVH VPS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-discourse-installed-on-ovh-vps/23308)

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**Author:** [@pl3bs](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pl3bs)\
**回覆:** 26\
**Last updated:** [2015年一月13日 23:57 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-discourse-installed-on-ovh-vps/23308 "2015-01-13T23:57:46Z")

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I’ve been trying to get Discourse properly installed for the last few days. Finally caving in on figuring it out on my own (with the help of google). Started off with ServerMania. Server host kernel was 2.6x, would not i…

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## [Install discourse in EasyPHP-devserver-14.1VC11](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-discourse-in-easyphp-devserver-14-1vc11/23928)

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**Author:** [@Sebastian\_Vessler](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sebastian_Vessler)\
**回覆:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2015年一月13日 16:10 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-discourse-in-easyphp-devserver-14-1vc11/23928 "2015-01-13T16:10:09Z")

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Discourse can be installed locally on Windows 8.1 on EasyPHP-devserver-14.1VC11? What would always be the right way to install it and use it in development before uploading to hosting the production stage?

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## [Linking containers for a multiple container setup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/linking-containers-for-a-multiple-container-setup/20867)

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**Author:** [@nx2zdk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nx2zdk)\
**回覆:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2015年一月9日 06:23 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/linking-containers-for-a-multiple-container-setup/20867 "2015-01-09T06:23:12Z")

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Multiple Container setup If you would like to connect web-only and data Discourse docker containers. There is optional setting for this, which is, you could specify a links key in container configuration (yaml file) t…

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## [Docker problems -- Cannot start docker](https://meta.discourse.org/t/docker-problems-cannot-start-docker/23718)

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**Author:** [@anon39394771](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anon39394771)\
**回覆:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2015年一月7日 02:20 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/docker-problems-cannot-start-docker/23718 "2015-01-07T02:20:42Z")

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Whenever I try to start docker I get this error: Cannot connect to the docker daemon - verify it is running and you have access Here is some basic infos about the environment I am running docker in: OS: Ubuntu 12.04 A…

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## [Which English (GBP) Cloud Hosters Allow Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/which-english-gbp-cloud-hosters-allow-discourse/23547)

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**Author:** [@FezodgeIII](https://meta.discourse.org/u/FezodgeIII)\
**回覆:** 16\
**Last updated:** [2014年十二月30日 21:50 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/which-english-gbp-cloud-hosters-allow-discourse/23547 "2014-12-30T21:50:00Z")

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Hi! I was wondering which english cloud hosters (GPB) are compatible woth discourse, and was wondering if anyone could help me. One or more would be fine. Preferably cheap ones aswell… Thanks EDIT: I recently just fou…

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## [Unable to add custom CSS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-add-custom-css/23458)

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**Author:** [@suz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/suz)\
**回覆:** 6\
**Last updated:** [2014年十二月28日 06:18 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-add-custom-css/23458 "2014-12-28T06:18:10Z")

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In a prior version of Discourse we were able to add in our own custom CSS but since updating to the latest version it appears we’re missing the box/area where you enter the CSS. Any ideas why this might be happening? I’v…

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## [Edit the text in the 'Create a New Topic' pop-up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/edit-the-text-in-the-create-a-new-topic-pop-up/23353)

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**Author:** [@christianjohnsen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/christianjohnsen)\
**回覆:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2014年十二月23日 02:10 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/edit-the-text-in-the-create-a-new-topic-pop-up/23353 "2014-12-23T02:10:01Z")

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Hi guys! I just wanted to know if it’s possible to edit the text in the ‘Create a new Topic’ boxes? For example I want to write something different in the title box above this text. Please see the highlighted box in th…

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## [Getting https on my hosted forum trial](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-https-on-my-hosted-forum-trial/23322)

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**Author:** [@christianjohnsen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/christianjohnsen)\
**回覆:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2014年十二月22日 00:44 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-https-on-my-hosted-forum-trial/23322 "2014-12-22T00:44:20Z")

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Hey guys! I hope someone can help me. I want to add https to my forum, but can’t really figure out how to do it? I can see on buy.discourse.org that it can be added for an extra $20 /month. The forum is hosted at Disc…

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## [Improve performance on Digital Ocean](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-performance-on-digital-ocean/23294)

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**Author:** [@doctorwho](https://meta.discourse.org/u/doctorwho)\
**回覆:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2014年十二月20日 22:32 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-performance-on-digital-ocean/23294 "2014-12-20T22:32:35Z")

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Hi, I’m using the digital ocean plan for 4GB Memory 2 Core Processor 60GB SSD Disk 4TB Transfer It’s for my Discourse production made for local authorities to exchange about land use managment. I found it quite slow…

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## [Can i install this to server via ftp manager, just like wordpress?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-install-this-to-server-via-ftp-manager-just-like-wordpress/23133)

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**Author:** [@Jarppi01](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jarppi01)\
**回覆:** 5\
**Last updated:** [2014年十二月15日 02:24 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-install-this-to-server-via-ftp-manager-just-like-wordpress/23133 "2014-12-15T02:24:55Z")

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pls help im noob at websites :frowning:

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## [Why does install hang on background saving?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-does-install-hang-on-background-saving/20017)

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**Author:** [@flexihack](https://meta.discourse.org/u/flexihack)\
**回覆:** 14\
**Last updated:** [2014年十二月12日 21:38 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-does-install-hang-on-background-saving/20017 "2014-12-12T21:38:18Z")

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I recently installed Discourse on DigitalOcean (1GB CPU) and then when I try to rebuild the site it takes about 15 minutes (not even complete yet). It’s currently on something like “Background saving terminate with succe…

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## [How do I see the files in a Discourse install?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-see-the-files-in-a-discourse-install/22887)

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**Author:** [@manvfat](https://meta.discourse.org/u/manvfat)\
**回覆:** 6\
**Last updated:** [2014年十二月6日 07:24 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-see-the-files-in-a-discourse-install/22887 "2014-12-06T07:24:27Z")

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So hello. Good to be here and I’m one of the many who are thinking of fleeing the Buddypress/BBPress environment which has become (IMHO) really unusable in the last year or so. I love Discourse, the way it looks, the fa…

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## [Import from IPB Forums?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/import-from-ipb-forums/22791)

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**Author:** [@cbunting99](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cbunting99)\
**回覆:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2014年十二月3日 17:24 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/import-from-ipb-forums/22791 "2014-12-03T17:24:29Z")

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I am just wondering what kind of importers there are? Can you import from IPB? Thanks, Chris

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## [Resources per user per post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/resources-per-user-per-post/22683)

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**Author:** [@jehrlich](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jehrlich)\
**回覆:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2014年十二月1日 01:39 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/resources-per-user-per-post/22683 "2014-12-01T01:39:05Z")

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I help manage a Listserv group with 2,000+ subscribers and close to 1,000 posts per month. Posts are often relatively long (maybe averaging 3,000 char), and sometimes with attachments. Can anyone give me a rough estimate…

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## [How to install Discourse on Koding?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-discourse-on-koding/22614)

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**Author:** [@Matthew\_Hawley](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Matthew_Hawley)\
**回覆:** 14\
**Last updated:** [2014年十一月28日 21:40 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-discourse-on-koding/22614 "2014-11-28T21:40:36Z")

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How do I install Discourse on Koding? Thanks!

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## [Multiple Standalone containers instead of multisite?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multiple-standalone-containers-instead-of-multisite/22524)

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**Author:** [@helmi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/helmi)\
**回覆:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2014年十一月27日 09:32 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multiple-standalone-containers-instead-of-multisite/22524 "2014-11-27T09:32:51Z")

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Hi, to be honest i’m not so much into docker for now but i was wondering if it could probably be a good alternative to a multisite installation to have just multiple standalone containers next to each other on one VM. N…

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## [Delete old /var/docker directory](https://meta.discourse.org/t/delete-old-var-docker-directory/22489)

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**Author:** [@Azathoth](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Azathoth)\
**回覆:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2014年十一月25日 15:15 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/delete-old-var-docker-directory/22489 "2014-11-25T15:15:06Z")

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I was just wondering if I can delete an old /var/docker directory without losing any shared data, since Discourse lives in /var/discourse now?

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## [Block Direct Connections](https://meta.discourse.org/t/block-direct-connections/22450)

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**Author:** [@balintant](https://meta.discourse.org/u/balintant)\
**回覆:** 4\
**Last updated:** [2014年十一月24日 07:58 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/block-direct-connections/22450 "2014-11-24T07:58:56Z")

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How can I block direct connections to Discourse and force people to use my domain instead of the ip:port version? It is important because my server would work like this: Varnish → Nginx → Discourse.

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## [\[SOLVED\] Can't Connect to the Server](https://meta.discourse.org/t/solved-cant-connect-to-the-server/22436)

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**Author:** [@balintant](https://meta.discourse.org/u/balintant)\
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**Last updated:** [2014年十一月23日 18:15 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/solved-cant-connect-to-the-server/22436 "2014-11-23T18:15:50Z")

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I have just installed Discourse on Debian Wheezy and I’m not even able to connect to it by it’s IP address (+the port I set up). Safari says: Safari Can’t Connect to the Server Safari can’t open the page “xxx.xxx.xxx.…

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## [Where do half baked containers live and how to delete them?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-do-half-baked-containers-live-and-how-to-delete-them/22423)

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**Author:** [@helmi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/helmi)\
**回覆:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2014年十一月22日 20:55 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-do-half-baked-containers-live-and-how-to-delete-them/22423 "2014-11-22T20:55:56Z")

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Hi, i’m currently just playing around on a test installation trying to warm up with docker, ruby, discourse et al. My current problem is that when bootrapping fails and probably things getting really broken i’d like to…

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## [Failed bootstrapping web container (data successfully done)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/failed-bootstrapping-web-container-data-successfully-done/22397)

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**Author:** [@helmi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/helmi)\
**回覆:** 6\
**Last updated:** [2014年十一月22日 19:32 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/failed-bootstrapping-web-container-data-successfully-done/22397 "2014-11-22T19:32:37Z")

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After a bit of fiddling around with the data container i finally got it running. Unfortunately i’m stuck with the web container in my multisite installation. Here’s the error i get: FAILED -------------------- RuntimeE…

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## [Multisite vs another Install](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multisite-vs-another-install/22224)

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**Author:** [@matt5834](https://meta.discourse.org/u/matt5834)\
**回覆:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2014年十一月17日 03:37 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multisite-vs-another-install/22224 "2014-11-17T03:37:18Z")

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I have a Docker install of Discourse. Is it better to try to set up a multisite version of Discourse or can I set up a new instance of Discourse on another Droplet in Digital Ocean? What is the benefit of a multisite D…

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