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UsulNet - All-in-One Docker Management

Container Management Alternative to Portainer

UsulNet is a self-hosted Docker management platform that combines container operations, security scanning, monitoring, and multi-node orchestration in one interface.

Key Features

  • Container and stack management
  • Built-in vulnerability scanning
  • RBAC and authentication options
  • Backup automation
  • Monitoring and alerts
  • Multi-node support

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UsulNet - All-in-One Docker Management user interface

UsulNet is a Docker control plane built for operators who want more than a basic container dashboard. It combines day-to-day container administration with security, backup, and infrastructure controls in one self-hosted UI.

Key Features

  • Container Lifecycle Control: Manage containers, images, networks, and volumes from one interface.
  • Compose Stack Operations: Deploy and maintain Docker Compose workloads with less manual CLI work.
  • Security Scanning: Run vulnerability checks against container images and track findings.
  • Role-Based Access Control: Restrict sensitive actions with user roles and permission boundaries.
  • Monitoring and Alerts: Watch resource use and service state across your environment.
  • Multi-Node Architecture: Scale from a single host to multiple managed Docker nodes.

Why Choose UsulNet?

  • You want one platform for operations + security + orchestration.
  • You prefer self-hosted control over SaaS container dashboards.
  • You need team access with better permission handling.

Docker Deployment

UsulNet commonly runs with supporting services such as PostgreSQL, Redis, and NATS. For production, deploy with Docker Compose and persist all service volumes.

Getting Started

  1. Prepare a Linux server with Docker and Compose v2.
  2. Deploy UsulNet with its required dependent services.
  3. Log in, secure admin credentials, and configure RBAC.
  4. Connect hosts and start importing stacks.

Full Setup Guide

For the complete deployment walkthrough, use this guide: UsulNet Docker Install.

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