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Black Candy is a self-hosted music streaming server that can be easily installed using Docker. It supports both SQLite and PostgreSQL databases, with SQLite being the default. Features include mounting media files, using environment variables for configuration, and logging control via Docker options. The server can also be proxied through Nginx for improved performance. Mobile apps are available for Android, and a demo can be accessed with limited privileges. Upgrading involves careful steps due to potential breaking changes in major versions.

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This guide provides a detailed explanation on how to migrate from NGINX to Envoy Proxy, including step-by-step instructions for configuring each component. It covers the main elements of NGINX configuration, such as server, logging, Gzip feature, and compares them with Envoy's counterparts like listeners, filters, routers, and clusters. The article explains how Envoy handles worker threads, load balancing, access and error logging, and how to run Envoy in a Docker container. At the end, it includes commands to test Envoy's proxy functionality with Docker.

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