Which version of Docker is installed?

The latest stable version of Docker Engine and Docker Compose available at the time your VPS is created.

Can Portainer be installed on Docker Starter?

Yes. Docker Starter is a base — you install the tools you want on top, including Portainer, Traefik, or Watchtower.

Does the firewall block important ports?

UFW is configured to allow SSH (22), HTTP (80), and HTTPS (443). All other ports are closed by default. Open additional ports with `ufw allow `.

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Docker Starter

A preconfigured Docker environment — Docker Compose, an internal network, and secure SSH from the start.

1 GB RAM 1 vCPU Available

Source code

Tech stack

DockerDocker ComposeUFWNginx

Minimum RAM1 GB

Minimum CPU1 vCPU

Compatible OSubuntu-24.04

The Docker Starter template configures your VPS with a production-ready Docker environment in minutes: the latest version of Docker Engine, Docker Compose, hardened SSH security settings, a UFW firewall, and an internal network to isolate your services.

It's the ideal starting point for any containerised project when you don't want an additional management interface. You keep full control via the command line while benefiting from a solid, secure initial configuration.

Key features

Latest version of Docker Engine and Docker Compose

Preconfigured UFW firewall (SSH, HTTP, HTTPS)

Internal Docker network for service isolation

Hardened SSH (root login disabled, key-based authentication)

Sample docker-compose.yml files included

Logs and rotation configured

When to use this solution?

1

Custom project

A starting point for any project that doesn't match the specialised templates but requires Docker.

2

Migration

Reproduce your existing Docker environment on a new VPS with a clean, secure base.

3

Training

A clean Docker environment to learn or train your team without polluting your production server.

Deploy Docker Starter on your VPS

Guide optimized for ServOrbit Cloud VPS.

01

Create the VPS

Order your ServOrbit VPS and select the Docker Starter template. Ubuntu 22.04 is used as the base.

02

Connect via SSH

Connect with your SSH key. Verify that Docker is working: docker --version and docker compose version.

03

Deploy your first service

Create your docker-compose.yml or use one of the provided examples. Launch it with docker compose up -d.

04

Configure your domain

Install Nginx manually or use Traefik as a reverse proxy to expose your services on your domains.

Frequently asked questions

Docker Starter is a clean base for those who prefer the command line. Coolify adds a web interface, Git deployment, and automatic SSL on top of Docker.

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