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title: How to use Docker Compose
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date: 2023-06-26T13:38:49.025Z
tags: docker, ubuntu, containerization, container, linux, server
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dateCreated: 2023-06-26T13:38:49.025Z
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# How to use Docker Compose

Examples for using Docker Compose, specifically tested on Ubuntu 22.04.

## Prerequisites

- Docker installed on your system
- A user account with sudo privileges

## Examples

Base docker-compose.yml file:

```bash
version: "3"
services:
  <service_name>:
    image: <image>
    container_name: <container_name>
    restart: <restart-policy>
    ports:
      - "<host>:<container>"
    volumes:
      - <host>:<container>
    environment:
      - <key>=<value>
```

Nginx docker-compose.yml example:

```bash
version: "3"
services:
  nginx:
    image: nginx:latest
    container_name: nginx
    restart: always
    ports:
      - "80:80"
    volumes:
      - /home/nginx:/var/www/html
    environment:
      - TZ=Europe/London
```