Hosting Docker Containers on a VPS: Deploy, Manage, and Scale Containers on Your Own Server

A Practical Guide to Running Docker in Production Using Affordable Virtual Private Servers (VPS) Like DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Linode, or AWS EC2

Master Docker container hosting on affordable VPS platforms. Complete guide covering deployment, security, scaling, and production management for DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Linode & AWS EC2.

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Category: Docker

Pages: 361

Language: English

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DSIN: 3ELEU6B3GAKO

About This Book

### Transform Your Container Deployment Strategy with Professional VPS Hosting Take complete control of your Docker container hosting with this comprehensive guide to deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications on Virtual Private Servers. Whether you're using DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Linode, or AWS EC2, this book provides the definitive roadmap for moving beyond development environments to production-ready hosting solutions. ### Master Production-Ready Container Hosting This practical guide bridges the critical gap between Docker development and real-world hosting deployment. You'll learn to leverage affordable VPS infrastructure to create robust, secure, and scalable hosting environments that rival enterprise solutions at a fraction of the cost. ### Comprehensive Coverage from Setup to Scale Starting with strategic VPS selection and configuration, you'll progress through Docker installation, container deployment, multi-application orchestration with Docker Compose, and advanced production concerns including security hardening, monitoring, backup strategies, and scaling techniques. ### Real-World Focus on Hosting Excellence Every chapter emphasizes practical hosting scenarios with tested examples across major VPS providers. Learn to implement professional-grade security practices, configure automated SSL/TLS certificates, establish monitoring and logging systems, and develop disaster recovery procedures that ensure your hosted applications maintain high availability. ### Beyond Basic Deployment This book goes far beyond simple container deployment to address the complete hosting lifecycle. Master domain management, implement proper firewall configurations, establish backup and recovery procedures, optimize for performance and cost, and develop scaling strategies that grow with your hosting needs. ### Proven Techniques for Cost-Effective Hosting Discover how to achieve enterprise-level hosting capabilities using affordable VPS infrastructure. Learn to maximize resource utilization, implement efficient scaling patterns, and maintain predictable hosting costs while delivering professional-grade application hosting services. ### Complete Reference Materials Extensive appendices provide quick-reference materials including VPS provider comparisons, Docker CLI hosting commands, Docker Compose templates, security hardening checklists, and DNS configuration guides for ongoing hosting management.

Quick Overview

Master Docker container hosting on affordable VPS platforms. Complete guide covering deployment, security, scaling, and production management for DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Linode & AWS EC2.

Key Topics Covered

  • VPS provider selection and configuration
  • Docker installation and optimization
  • Container deployment and management
  • Docker Compose orchestration
  • Domain and DNS management
  • SSL/TLS certificate automation
  • Security hardening and access control
  • Monitoring and logging systems
  • Backup and disaster recovery
  • Performance optimization and scaling
  • Cost management and resource efficiency
  • Production troubleshooting and maintenance

Who Should Read This Book

Developers seeking production hosting solutions, System administrators modernizing deployment strategies, Startup founders optimizing hosting costs, DevOps engineers working with VPS infrastructure, Small business owners managing application hosting, Students learning container deployment, Freelancers managing client hosting requirements

Prerequisites

Basic Linux command line experience, fundamental Docker container concepts, SSH and terminal usage, basic networking knowledge, domain name and DNS understanding

Table of Contents

| Chapter | Title | Page | | ------- | --------------------------------------- | ---- | | Intro | Introduction | 7 | | 1 | Preparing Your VPS | 19 | | 2 | Installing Docker on a VPS | 38 | | 3 | Uploading and Running Your Containers | 56 | | 4 | Docker Compose for Multi-Container Apps | 76 | | 5 | Managing Domains and HTTPS | 102 | | 6 | Monitoring and Logging | 124 | | 7 | Security Best Practices | 149 | | 8 | Backups and Disaster Recovery | 174 | | 9 | Scaling and Optimizing for Production | 195 | | 10 | Real-World Use Cases | 219 | | App | VPS Provider Comparison Table | 247 | | App | Docker CLI Reference for Hosting | 271 | | App | Docker Compose Examples | 290 | | App | Firewall + SSH Hardening Cheat Sheet | 323 | | App | Domain + DNS Configuration Checklist | 338 |

About This Publication

This comprehensive guide empowers developers and system administrators to master professional Docker container hosting using Virtual Private Server infrastructure. You'll learn to transform affordable VPS platforms into powerful, production-ready hosting environments capable of serving thousands of users while maintaining complete control over your infrastructure. The book takes a practical, hands-on approach to container hosting, providing step-by-step instructions for every aspect of the hosting lifecycle. From initial VPS selection through production scaling strategies, you'll develop the expertise needed to host containerized applications with confidence and reliability. By focusing specifically on VPS hosting platforms like DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Linode, and AWS EC2, this book provides targeted solutions for the most popular and cost-effective hosting options available to developers and small businesses today.

Book Details

Format
PDF
File Size
1.6 MB
Chapters
10
Code Examples
99
Exercises
99
Difficulty Level
beginner
Reading Time
12-18

Special Features

• Step-by-step instructions tested on major VPS providers (DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Linode, AWS EC2) • Production-ready configuration examples and templates for immediate implementation • Comprehensive security checklists and hardening procedures for safe hosting environments • Complete Docker Compose examples for popular application stacks and hosting scenarios • VPS provider comparison tables with performance and cost analysis • Ready-to-use backup scripts and disaster recovery procedures • Monitoring and alerting configuration templates for proactive hosting management • Performance optimization guidelines for maximum VPS resource efficiency • Troubleshooting guides for common hosting challenges and their solutions • Quick-reference appendices for ongoing hosting administration and maintenance

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