Docker Compose on Ubuntu: How to Install

Docker Compose is a powerful tool that simplifies the management of multi-container Docker applications. This guide will walk you through the steps to install Docker Compose on an Ubuntu system.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• An Ubuntu system (preferably Ubuntu 20.04 or later).
• A user account with sudo privileges.
• Docker installed on your system. If Docker is not installed, you can follow the official Docker installation guide for Ubuntu or click here.

Steps to Install Docker Compose

1. Update Your System

First, update your package index to ensure you have the latest package listings:

sudo apt update

2. Install Required Packages

Install the necessary packages to allow apt to use a repository over HTTPS:

sudo apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl software-properties-common -y

3. Download Docker Compose

Download the Docker Compose binary from the official GitHub repository. Replace 1.29.2 with the latest version number if needed:

sudo curl -L "https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/download/1.29.2/docker-compose-$(uname -s)-$(uname -m)" -o /usr/local/bin/docker-compose

4. Apply Executable Permissions

Make the downloaded Docker Compose binary executable:

sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/docker-compose

5. Verify the Installation

To confirm that Docker Compose is installed correctly, check its version:

docker-compose --version

You should see an output similar to:

docker-compose version 1.29.2, build 5becea4c

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Docker Compose on your Ubuntu system. You can now use Docker Compose to manage multi-container Docker applications. For further usage, you can create a docker-compose.yml file to define and run your Docker applications easily[5].

Citations:
[1] https://www.howtoforge.com/how-to-install-wordpress-with-docker-compose/
[2] https://ultahost.com/knowledge-base/install-wordpress-with-docker-compose/
[3] https://wordpress.com/blog/2022/11/14/setting-up-your-local-development-environment-for-wordpress/
[4] https://themeisle.com/blog/local-wordpress-development-using-docker/
[5] https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-and-use-docker-compose-on-ubuntu-20-04
[6] https://dev.to/shelob9/how-to-use-docker-for-wordpress-development-28c6
[7] https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-wordpress-with-docker-compose