Docker Tips - caldwmark/next-reverse-proxied GitHub Wiki

A few tips to help you get started using docker

Note: I opt for using docker from the command line. I don't install docker desktop or docker machine. These tip reflect accordingly.

• the best way to install docker on linux is from the docker repository
  • your docker will get regular updates through the package manager
  • you won't start with an old dated version
  • compose will be backed in
• if you're follow a tutorial and it wants you to install compose separately
  • just upgrade your docker to the newest stable version
  • use the new syntax docker compose instead of docker-compose
• docker runs just fine on little $5 virtual private servers
• docker has excellent docs and tutorials to help you understand the basics

Links

• Docker
• Docker Docs
• Docker Hub
• Official Get Started