Short sync intervals can encounter DNS-provider rate limits before local hardware matters.
Aggressive update schedules.ddns-goのハードウェア要件：RAM、CPU、ストレージ、デプロイメント
RAM、CPU、プロバイダーの確認、IPv4またはIPv6、Dockerネットワークを考慮したddns-goハードウェアを計画し、ZimaOS App Storeの直接的なガイダンスを提供します。
ddns-go requirements at a glance
ddns-go is a lightweight Go Dynamic DNS client. Upstream publishes no numerical host CPU/RAM minimum; ZimaOS lists 32 MB minimum memory, while network access and provider APIs matter far more than compute.
- Upstream RAM minimum
- No numerical whole-host minimum published.
- ZimaOS package memory
- Current official ZimaOS listing: 32 MB minimum memory.
- CPU
- No numerical official core minimum; DDNS polling and API updates are trivial workloads.
- Port
- The web configuration interface defaults to port 9876.
- Docker networking
- Upstream recommends host networking for the simplest Docker deployment, especially when detecting host IPv4/IPv6.
- Best Zima starting point
- ZimaBoard 2 832 is vastly overpowered for ddns-go; hardware upgrades should be driven by other apps.
From official requirements to the right setup
Size ddns-go from the real workload and deployment topology rather than generic server assumptions.
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Official requirements
Install ddns-go directly from the official ZimaOS App Store.
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Confirm your needs
Persist the configuration by mounting a host directory to /root as shown in upstream Docker examples.
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Leave room to grow
Use host networking when appropriate so ddns-go can observe host network state cleanly; otherwise expose port 9876 explicitly.
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Run it on ZimaOS
If the web UI is reachable from outside the LAN, protect it with HTTPS/reverse proxy authentication and strong credentials.
Check every playback client
- 32 MB package memory
- Port 9876
- Host networking
- IPv4/IPv6
- Provider API rate limits
- Persistent config
- HTTPS
- Sync frequency
Official minimum requirements
ddns-go upstream documents a tiny Go binary and Docker networking but no numerical host-hardware minimum; ZimaOS publishes package memory metadata.
The 32 MB value is current ZimaOS package metadata. Network reachability, IP detection and provider rate limits matter much more than CPU/RAM.
| Requirement | Official minimum | What this supports |
|---|---|---|
| Upstream host RAM minimum | No numerical minimum published | Very lightweight Go service. |
| ZimaOS package minimum memory | 32 MB | Current public App Store metadata. |
| Web UI port | 9876 | Current upstream default. |
| Docker network | Host mode recommended | Current upstream Docker example. |
| Persistent config | Mount host directory to /root | Current upstream Docker pattern. |
| GPU | Not required | Network utility only. |
When to upgrade your hardware
Scale ddns-go when these workload signals appear.
Very frequent provider polling hits API limits
Public web access requires hardening
The wider host becomes busy
Exposing the admin UI adds reverse-proxy/TLS/security requirements.
Remote administration.Other services are overwhelmingly more likely to justify hardware upgrades.
Multi-app home servers.Plan hardware growth with confidence
Scale ddns-go only where the workload justifies additional resources.
Keep ddns-go on ZimaBoard 2 832
Even the entry model is far above ddns-go's practical needs.
ZimaBoard 2 832.Focus on network reliability
Correct host networking and stable provider APIs matter more than more RAM.
Use the existing Zima network interfaces.Persist configuration safely
Keep config outside the disposable container filesystem.
Any durable app-data storage.Upgrade only for other apps
ddns-go alone should not drive a move to ZimaCube.
Choose larger Zima hardware for unrelated workloads.Can it run on ZimaOS?
ddns-go deployment on ZimaOS should follow the verified route below.
Install ddns-go from the ZimaOS App Store
Install ddns-go directly, persist configuration and choose host networking or explicit port mapping based on your IPv4/IPv6 detection needs.
Install ddns-go from the ZimaOS App Store ↗Review ddns-go upstream deployment
Use upstream documentation to understand ports, persistence and feature-specific requirements.
Review ddns-go upstream README ↗Keep persistent data outside disposable containers
Map configuration, database or uploaded-file paths to durable ZimaOS storage where the app uses persistent state.
Review ZimaOS download and app platform ↗Choose Zima hardware for ddns-go
ddns-go is essentially negligible from a hardware perspective; networking and security are the important deployment variables.
Which ddns-go workload are you running?
Any normal DDNS deployment
Use the smallest current ZimaBoard 2 and focus on networking.
- Best starting pointZimaBoard 2 832
ddns-go on a larger NAS
Choose larger hardware only for the rest of the server stack.
- Broader storage platformZimaCube 2 Standard
The 32 MB package value is ZimaOS metadata rather than an upstream benchmark.
| Zima hardware | Best for | Example workload | Core configuration | Recommended boundary | Next step |
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| ZimaBoard 2 832 | All normal ddns-go deployments. | DDNS provider polling, IPv4/IPv6 updates and web UI. |
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Far more compute than ddns-go requires. | Get Now |
| ZimaCube 2 Standard | ddns-go as one app on a larger NAS. | DDNS plus unrelated storage/media services. |
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Choose it for NAS duties, not DDNS. | Get Now |
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Frequently asked questions
These answers cover ddns-go RAM, CPU, storage and ZimaOS deployment.
How much RAM does ddns-go need?
Upstream does not publish a numerical whole-host minimum; the current ZimaOS package lists 32 MB minimum memory.
How many CPU cores does ddns-go need?
No numerical official core minimum is published.
Which port does ddns-go use?
The web UI defaults to port 9876.
Should ddns-go use Docker host networking?
Upstream recommends host mode in its main Docker example, especially for clean host IP detection.
Where is ddns-go configuration stored in Docker?
The upstream example mounts a host directory to /root.
Does ddns-go need a GPU?
No.
Can ZimaBoard 2 run ddns-go?
Yes. The 8 GB model is far above its practical needs.
Is ddns-go in the ZimaOS App Store?
Yes. A public official ZimaOS App Store page is available.
What sources informed this ddns-go hardware guide?
Current ddns-go ZimaOS listing and upstream README plus current Zima product pages.
