Installing Docker, Docker Compose, and Portainer on Ubuntu
Prerequisites
- A system running Ubuntu (20.04, 22.04, or later).
- A user with
sudoprivileges.
Step 1: Update the System
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -yStep 2: Install Required Dependencies
sudo apt install -y apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl software-properties-commonStep 3: Install Docker
Add Docker’s Official GPG Key:
curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpgAdd the Docker Repository:
echo "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) stable" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list > /dev/nullInstall Docker Engine:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.ioVerify Docker Installation:
docker --versionEnable and Start Docker Service:
sudo systemctl enable --now dockerAdd Your User to the Docker Group (Optional):
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
newgrp dockerStep 4: Install Docker Compose
Download and Install Latest Version:
sudo curl -L "https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/latest/download/docker-compose-$(uname -s)-$(uname -m)" -o /usr/local/bin/docker-composeApply Executable Permissions:
sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/docker-composeVerify Installation:
docker-compose --versionStep 5: Install Portainer
Create a Docker Volume for Portainer:
docker volume create portainer_dataDeploy Portainer Container:
docker run -d \
--name=portainer \
--restart=always \
-p 8000:8000 -p 9443:9443 \
-v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
-v portainer_data:/data \
portainer/portainer-ce:latestAccess Portainer Web UI:
Open a web browser and go to:
https://<your-server-ip>:9443Create an admin account and start managing your containers.
Conclusion
You have successfully installed Docker, Docker Compose, and Portainer on Ubuntu. 🎉 Happy containerizing!