Upgrades

Docker Instance Upgrades with Ansible

July 16, 2025
Infrastructure, Automation
Docker, Docker-Compose, Upgrades, Self-Hosted, Containers, Ansible, Automation

Docker Instance Upgrades with Ansible #

This guide shows how to automate Docker container upgrades using Ansible playbooks instead of manual updates. By automating this process, you ensure consistency, reduce errors, and save time when updating multiple Docker instances across your infrastructure.

Infrastructure Overview #

My homelab includes these Docker-based services:

  • Nginx Proxy Manager (proxy.home.arpa) - Reverse proxy with SSL
  • Healthchecks (health.home.arpa) - Monitoring service
  • Home Assistant (hass.home.arpa) - Home automation platform
  • Bitwarden (bit.home.arpa) - Password manager

Ansible Playbook Structure #

Host Configuration #

The playbook targets specific hosts with Docker services: