Docker on VPS — Beginner Guide

Setup

• Install Docker + Docker Compose from official repos.
• Create a user; avoid running as root.
• Use compose files to define services reproducibly.

Reverse Proxy & SSL

Run Nginx/Caddy as reverse proxy for containers; use automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt) and force HTTPS.

Backups & Monitoring

Backup volumes and configs; monitor container health and resource usage; set alerts.

Get Started