Questions in preparation

[chariotsofthyer]

I am relatively new to the home server scene, currently have one running and decided to do it all headless and learn as I go. Naturally got it to a stage where it works and stopped and now I can't remember the login details or how to do anything! 

Naturally, due to this, I am very excited to get Hex OS up and running once I get my invite but had some questions in the run up to that.

Currently, I am using Docker to run all of my applications, this naturally adds some complexities in mapping the volume with your hard drive, networking etc. I am happy to do it again but what I wanted to know, is this still the best practice for the server or would I be better placed just installing the apps direct and running it like that?

My intentions are to use it mostly as our personal photo backup system, media server and maybe run the odd game server via it.

Thanks in advance for the help and apologies if this makes no sense, I tend to waffle a fair bit!

[Mobius]

as far as i can tell all the "native" hexos apps are just streamlined docker installations. 

It'll defintely be a lot easier to use te hexos 1 click installs when the apps are supported (currently only immich and plex are 1 click supported with more to come)

if an app isnt supported you can only request for it and wait it gets 1 click supported or you install it like you have previously 

theoretically there should be no difference regardless of whichever method you choose