• Best Practices for Running n8n on Your Own Server (Security, Backups, and Scaling)

  Jonas Scholz

  5 min

  Learn practical best practices for securely running n8n on your own server, including firewall setup, automatic updates, reliable backups, and effective scaling methods. Discover how managed Docker hosting with Sliplane.io simplifies security, backups, and resource management for your self-hosted n8n workflows.

• Deploying Valkey with Docker, Docker-Compose or in the cloud with Sliplane

  Jonas Scholz

  4 min

  Learn how to deploy Valkey effortlessly using Docker, Docker Compose, or Sliplane. This guide walks you through the steps to securely and simply run your Valkey database in the cloud.

• Self-hosting paperless-ngx the easy way

  Jonas Scholz

  3 min

  Learn how to self-host n8n automation platform on Ubuntu using Docker and Caddy. This step-by-step guide covers installation, security, and cost comparison with managed services, helping you maintain full control over your automation infrastructure while reducing costs.

• Self-hosting paperless-ngx with MariaDB on an Ubuntu Server

  Jonas Scholz

  7 min

  Complete guide to setting up paperless-ngx document management system with MariaDB on Ubuntu Server. Learn Docker Compose deployment, security best practices, and save money vs cloud solutions.

• Self-hosting paperless-ngx with PostgreSQL on an Ubuntu Server

  Jonas Scholz

  6 min

  Set up your own paperless-ngx document management system on Ubuntu using Docker Compose and PostgreSQL. Follow our easy guide on installation, securing your setup, and cost comparisons vs managed solutions.

• Self-hosting paperless-ngx with SQLite on an Ubuntu Server

  Jonas Scholz

  7 min

  Set up your own paperless-ngx document management system on Ubuntu using Docker Compose and SQLite. Follow our easy guide on installation, securing your setup, and cost comparisons vs managed solutions.

• How I use n8n and AI agents to scale my startup

  Jonas Scholz

  3 min

  Discover how I automated invoicing, status monitoring, and support triage using n8n workflows with AI classifiers to save time and scale operations efficiently. Real-world examples of how AI-powered automation helps bootstrapped startups focus on what matters most.

• 5 Cheap Heroku Alternatives

  Jonas Scholz

  5 min

  Looking to move away from Heroku? Explore five tested alternatives—Sliplane, Coolify, Kamal, AWS Lightsail, and Vercel—with detailed pros, cons, pricing to help you choose the right hosting platform for your web apps.

• Docker PostGIS Setup: Deploy and Run a Spatial Database with Docker

  Jonas Scholz

  5 min

  Step-by-step guide to Dockerize PostGIS easily—learn to set environment variables, configure Docker Compose, and deploy your own PostGIS database container.

• 5 Awesome n8n Alternatives

  Jonas Scholz

  4 min

  Discover 5 powerful alternatives to n8n automation tool, including Zapier, Make, Latenode, Pipedream, and Node-RED. Compare features, pricing, and use cases to find the perfect automation platform for your needs, whether you're a beginner or experienced developer.