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General
Are there any differences between native Docker and Docker Toolbox?
Yes, read howto_docker_toolbox_and_the_devilbox to find out more.
Why are mounted MySQL data directories separated by version?
This is just a pre-caution. Imagine they would link to the same datadir. You start the Devilbox with mysql 5.5, create a database and add some data. Now you decide to switch to mysql 5.7 and restart the devilbox. The newer mysql version will probably upgrade the data leaving it unable to start with older mysql versions.
Why are mounted PostgreSQL data directories separated by version?
See: faq_data_dir_separated_by_version
Why are mounted MongoDB data directories separated by version?
See: faq_data_dir_separated_by_version
Why do the user/group permissions of log/ or cfg/ directories show 1000?
Uid and Gid are set to 1000 by default. You can alter them to match the uid/gid of your current user. Open the .env file and change the sections NEW_UID and NEW_GID. When you start up the devilbox, the PHP container will use these values for its user.
env_new_uid and env_new_gid
Can I not just comment out the service in the .env file?
No, don't do this. This will lead to unexpected behaviour (different versions will be loaded). The .env file allows you to configure the devilbox, but not to start services selectively.
Are there any required services that must/will always be started?
Yes. http and php will automatically always be started (due to dependencies inside docker-compose.yml) if you specify them or not.
What PHP Modules are available?
The Devilbox is a development stack, so it is made sure that a lot of PHP modules are available out of the box in order to work with many different frameworks.
Available PHP modules can be seen at the PHP Docker image repository.
Configuration
Can I change the MySQL root password?
Yes, you can change the password of the MySQL root user. If you do so, you must also set the new password in your .env file. See env_mysql_root_password for how to change this value.
Can I change php.ini?
Yes, php.ini directives can be changed for each PHP version separately. See php_ini
Can I change my.cnf?
Yes, my.cnf directives can be changed for each MySQL version separately. See my_cnf
Can I change the project virtual host domain .loc?
Yes, the .env variable env_tld_suffix can be changed to whatever domain or subdomain you want. See env_tld_suffix.
Warning
Be aware not to use dev or localhost. See env_tld_suffix for more details. Also do not use any official domain TLDs such as com, net, org, etc.
Can I just start PHP and MySQL instead of all container?
Yes, every Docker container is optional. The Devilbox allows for selective startup. See start_the_devilbox.
Do I always have to edit /etc/hosts for new projects?
You need a valid DNS entry for every project that points to the Httpd server. As those records don't exists by default, you will have to create them. However, the Devilbox has a bundled DNS server that can automate this for you. The only thing you have to do for that to work is to add this DNS server's IP address to your /etc/resolv.conf. See setup_auto_dns for detailed instructions.
Compatibility
Does it work with CakePHP?
Yes, see example_setup_cakephp
Does it work with Codeigniter?
Yes, see example_setup_codeigniter
Does it work with Contao?
Yes, see example_setup_contao
Does it work with CraftCMS?
Yes, see example_setup_craftcms
Does it work with Drupal?
Yes, see example_setup_drupal
Does it work with ExpressionEngine?
Yes, see example_setup_expressionengine
Does it work with Joomla?
Yes, see example_setup_joomla
Does it work with Laravel?
Yes, see example_setup_laravel
Does it work with Magento?
Yes, see example_setup_magento
Does it work with Phalcon?
Yes, see example_setup_phalcon
Does it work with Photon CMS?
Yes, see example_setup_photon_cms
Does it work with PrestaShop?
Yes, see example_setup_presta_shop
Does it work with ProcessWire?
Yes, see example_setup_processwire
Does it work with Shopware?
Yes, see example_setup_shopware
Does it work with Symfony?
Yes, see example_setup_symfony
Does it work with Typo3?
Yes, see example_setup_typo3
Does it work with Wordpress?
Yes, see example_setup_wordpress
Does it work with Yii?
Yes, see example_setup_yii
Does it work with Zend?
Yes, see example_setup_zend
Does it work with other Frameworks?
Yes, see example_setup_other_frameworks