{"id":218,"date":"2025-08-11T11:58:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T11:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vicservers.com\/blog\/?p=218"},"modified":"2025-08-11T11:58:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T11:58:12","slug":"installing-and-managing-docker-on-ubuntu-vps-a-step-by-step-guide-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vicservers.com\/blog\/installing-and-managing-docker-on-ubuntu-vps-a-step-by-step-guide-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Installing and Managing Docker on Ubuntu VPS: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Installing and Managing Docker on Ubuntu VPS: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re running an <strong>Ubuntu VPS<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vicservers.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vicservers,<\/a> Docker is one of the most powerful tools you can add to your toolkit. It allows you to package applications into containers, making deployment faster, more secure, and consistent across environments.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through <strong>installing and managing Docker<\/strong> on Ubuntu, so you can start building and running containers in minutes.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Use Docker on Your Ubuntu VPS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Docker is the go-to containerization platform because it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eliminates \u201cit works on my machine\u201d issues<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Speeds up deployments<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Uses resources efficiently<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Scales easily<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re hosting a website, running microservices, or experimenting with new apps, Docker keeps your environment clean and predictable.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1\ufe0f\u20e3 Update Your VPS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Before installing anything, ensure your package list and existing packages are up to date:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade -y\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>2\ufe0f\u20e3 Install Required Packages<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Docker needs some dependencies to work correctly:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">sudo apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl software-properties-common -y\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2><strong>3\ufe0f\u20e3 Add Docker\u2019s Official GPG Key<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This ensures the packages come from a trusted source:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">curl -fsSL https:\/\/download.docker.com\/linux\/ubuntu\/gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o \/usr\/share\/keyrings\/docker.gpg\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2><strong>4\ufe0f\u20e3 Add Docker Repository<\/strong><\/h2>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">echo \\\r\n\"deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=\/usr\/share\/keyrings\/docker.gpg] https:\/\/download.docker.com\/linux\/ubuntu \\\r\n$(lsb_release -cs) stable\" | sudo tee \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/docker.list &gt; \/dev\/null\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2><strong>5\ufe0f\u20e3 Install Docker Engine<\/strong><\/h2>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">sudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io -y\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2><strong>6\ufe0f\u20e3 Enable and Start Docker<\/strong><\/h2>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">sudo systemctl enable docker\r\nsudo systemctl start docker\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2><strong>7\ufe0f\u20e3 Verify Installation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">docker --version\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>If you see the version number, Docker is ready to go<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Managing Docker on Your VPS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Check Docker Status<\/strong><\/h3>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">sudo systemctl status docker\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h3><strong>Run a Test Container<\/strong><\/h3>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">sudo docker run hello-world\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h3><strong>List Running Containers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">sudo docker ps\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h3><strong>Stop a Container<\/strong><\/h3>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">sudo docker stop &lt;container_id&gt;\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h3><strong>Remove a Container<\/strong><\/h3>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">sudo docker rm &lt;container_id&gt;\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2><strong>Bonus: Run Docker Without Sudo<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to run Docker commands without typing <code>sudo<\/code> every time:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">sudo usermod -aG docker $USER\r\nnewgrp docker\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2><strong>Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Installing Docker on your <strong>Ubuntu VPS<\/strong> is straightforward, and once it\u2019s up and running, you\u2019ll unlock an entire ecosystem of portable, efficient applications. Whether you\u2019re a developer, sysadmin, or just exploring, Docker helps you make the most of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vicservers.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vicservers<\/a> VPS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Keep your Docker version updated for the latest features and security patches:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade docker-ce -y\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h1><strong>Deploying Your First App with Docker Compose on Ubuntu VPS<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>In our previous guide, we showed you how to <strong>install and manage Docker on your Ubuntu VPS<\/strong>. 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