Deploying Docker on a Spaceship Starlight VPS in 5 Minutes

This tutorial guides you through quickly setting up a Docker and Nginx service environment on a Starlight virtual private server purchased via Spaceship.

Prerequisites

• A Starlight VPS with an assigned IP address.
• SSH access permissions.

Step 1: One-Click Docker Installation

After logging into your virtual machine, run the following script for quick installation:

# Update package lists and install Docker
curl -fsSL [https://get.docker.com](https://get.docker.com) -o get-docker.sh
sh get-docker.sh

Deploying Your Web Service

Docker Compose can dramatically simplify your operational workflow:

# docker-compose.yml
version: '3'
services:
  web:
    image: nginx:alpine
    ports:
      - "80:80"

Run docker-compose up -d, and your service will be online instantly.

Pro Tip In the Spaceship control panel, make sure to configure your firewall rules under the Network / Security options to ensure that ports 80 and 443 are open.

Technical Support: If you encounter issues where Docker containers cannot communicate externally, it is typically due to iptables rule restrictions. Stay tuned for upcoming updates on this site regarding "Cloud Firewall Configuration."