Docker Compose
What is the use of Docker Compose?
Docker Compose is used to define and run multiple services and applications that belong together in one environment.
Does Docker Compose file also support JSON format?
Yes, Docker Compose file can be written in YAML or JSON format. Enter the following command to use a JSON file with Compose:
docker compose -f docker-compose.json up
What happens when we have two Compose files?
If you have two Compose files on the same directory, Docker Compose combines them into a single configuration file.
How to install Docker Compose?
You don’t have to install Docker Compose separately, Docker Compose comes pre installed when you install Docker in your Desktop.
Is Docker Compose free?
Yes and no, Docker Desktop is free for personal or educative purposes, small businesses and non-commercial open source projects. For larger businesses it requires a paid subscription for professional use.
Docker Compose – How To Execute Multiple Commands?
Docker Compose is an orchestration tool that comes with Docker and enables users to run and manage multi-container applications using a YAML format file. Docker Compose comes pre-installed with Docker and does not require any additional installation or activation. In this article, we will explore what Docker Compose is. and how we can execute multiple commands using Docker Compose.