VP.

Lab / Linux applications

CasaOS & Container Management

My home-lab notes

Based on my October 4, 2026 project records. These notes distinguish reported results from captured output and later explanatory examples; they are not new checks of the servers.

Goal

I wanted to explore a browser-based interface for managing self-hosted applications on my existing Ubuntu server.

What I did

I installed CasaOS on the Ubuntu host and opened its dashboard for application management. CasaOS was an interface on the existing server, not a replacement operating system.

I added Firefox as a container through the application interface rather than installing a desktop browser package on the host.

I kept the reported addition separate from proof of a working browser session. The detailed record identifies container state, port information, and a launch screenshot as evidence still to collect.

Result

The earlier sessions report that I installed CasaOS and added a Firefox container; a successful browser launch or restart test is not documented.

Evidence & limits

The setup discussions report CasaOS installation and Firefox addition. The image tag, container name, port, and launch output were not retained.

The Docker and service-inspection commands in the source are optional follow-up checks, not recovered execution history. No uptime or restart claim is made.

What I learned

I practiced distinguishing the Ubuntu host, its management dashboard, and a containerized application.

I learned that an application entry is weaker evidence than matching container state and a working application interface.

Skills & tools: Ubuntu / CasaOS / Firefox container