This directory contains all necessary files to set up an NGINX server using Docker for the DocuThinker App. It includes a Dockerfile
to build an NGINX image, a docker-compose.yml
file to orchestrate the Docker container setup, and a configuration file (nginx.conf
) to define NGINX’s server behavior.
- docker-compose.yml: Defines services, networks, and volumes for the Docker setup. This file configures the NGINX service and can be used to start the container with
docker-compose
. - Dockerfile: Contains the instructions to build a Docker image for NGINX, applying any specific configurations or customizations required.
- nginx.conf: The NGINX configuration file. This file is used to specify the server configuration, such as listening ports, server names, proxy settings, and location rules.
- start_nginx.sh: A shell script to start the NGINX server. This script can be used as an entry point or utility to start the service within the container or on the host system.
- Docker: Make sure Docker is installed on your machine. Get Docker here.
- Docker Compose: This setup requires Docker Compose. Install it if you haven’t done so already. Get Docker Compose here.
-
Build the Docker Image (optional, if
docker-compose
is configured to build automatically):docker build -t custom-nginx .
-
Run the NGINX Server using Docker Compose:
docker-compose up -d
This command will start the NGINX server in detached mode. The
docker-compose.yml
file will handle the setup, including any volume mappings, port configurations, and network settings. -
Access the NGINX Server:
- By default, NGINX should be accessible at
http://localhost:80
(or the port specified innginx.conf
). - Adjust
nginx.conf
if you need custom settings for server name, proxying, or different ports.
- Stop the NGINX Server:
This command will stop and remove the NGINX container(s).
docker-compose down
-
nginx.conf: Modify this file to customize NGINX behavior. Some common changes include:
- Updating the listening port.
- Adding server names or aliases.
- Configuring reverse proxy settings.
-
start_nginx.sh: This script can be used to start the NGINX server if it’s not started by Docker Compose automatically or if you’re running NGINX on a host machine.
-
View Logs: To see logs for the NGINX container, use:
docker-compose logs -f
-
Rebuild the Image: If you change the
Dockerfile
, rebuild the image with:docker-compose up -d --build
- Ports: Make sure the ports defined in
docker-compose.yml
ornginx.conf
do not conflict with other services on your host machine. - Volumes: Ensure any volumes mounted for
nginx.conf
or other assets are correctly specified indocker-compose.yml
.
For more information about the project, refer to the main README.md file. Thanks for checking out this NGINX Docker setup!