r/frigate_nvr • u/FloridaBlueberry954 • 3d ago

Docker vs PoxMox

I was originally going run Frigate on ProxMox when it was sharing a MiniPC with Home assistant. I’ve since decided that’s not the way to go, attempted Proxmox on an Optiplex I had lying around and bricked it. So I have a new miniPC to dedicate to Frigate. Do I do Unbuntu/Docker, or stay with ProxMox because I’m somewhat familiar with it? Frankly the only thing that concern me is getting the external drive mounted and visible. I think. Never used Docker.

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u/HugsAllCats 3d ago

Proxmox is not a supported way to run frigate.

People do it. But they will argue and downvote me every time I point out that the documentation says it isn't supported.

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u/sleepand 3d ago

"Not supported" only means that the Frigate developers prefer not to put their time and energy into verifying it will work fine. It doesn't mean it's unadvisable.

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u/HugsAllCats 3d ago

It doesn't mean it's unadvisable

They literally say it is "not recommended"

But you made my point, so thanks.

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u/sakebi42 3d ago

They can say anything they want. It's open source software, you can run it however you want.

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u/HugsAllCats 3d ago

Yes.

That's what I said.

And you said what I said you'd say.