Deploy Docker Engine in one click
Container runtime for building, shipping, and running applications
Docker Engine is the open-source container runtime that powers modern application deployment. It installs directly on your VPS from Docker's official apt repository, giving you native container isolation without virtual machine overhead.
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Network isolation
Installs withyour VPS
Full rootaccess
Live in~2 minutes
CLI and APIaccess
Key features
Run applications in lightweight, isolated environments that share the host kernel but maintain separate filesystems, processes, and network stacks.
Build portable, versioned images with efficient layer caching – push once, run anywhere without rebuilding from scratch.
Define and run multi-container applications with a single YAML file, managing dependencies, networks, and volumes declaratively.
Persist data beyond container lifecycle with named volumes, bind mounts, and tmpfs mounts for stateful workloads.
Isolate container traffic with bridge, overlay, and macvlan networks, or expose services directly to the host network.
Pull from Docker Hub or any OCI-compliant registry, push your own images, and manage authentication securely.
System requirements
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Get started in 4 easy steps
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Choose your VPS
Select a configuration that matches your workload from the tiers above.
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Pick your application
Browse our marketplace during VPS setup and select the self-hosted software you want to deploy.
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Connect via SSH
Access your server with full root privileges.
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Run your first container
Execute docker run hello-world to verify the installation.
Deployment details
Application
Docker Engine – latest stable version from Docker's apt repository
- Installs apt packages docker-ce, docker-ce-cli, containerd.io, docker-compose-plugin
- Docker daemon starts automatically and is enabled on boot
Operating system
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS – clean minimal install
- Docker is installed directly on the host, not inside another container
- Full root access over SSH
Access and API
Docker daemon listens on Unix socket /var/run/docker.sock
- No web interface – manage containers via docker CLI or Docker API
- Root or docker group membership required to run commands without sudo
Storage and networking
Default storage driver is overlay2
- Containers use bridge networking by default with NAT to the host
- Docker-managed volumes are stored in /var/lib/docker/volumes/
Software licensing
Apache License 2.0 – open-source, no license fees
- No vendor lock-in – you own your images and data
- Full Apache 2.0 license text
Why deploy on INTROSERV
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NVMe storage
Every VPS runs on NVMe drives – fast I/O for databases, metrics, and busy workloads.
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Locations in Europe and the US
Deploy close to your infrastructure and users – lower latency, regional compliance.
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Unmetered traffic
No bandwidth caps and no overage bills – your monthly price stays predictable.
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IPv4 and IPv6 included
A dedicated IPv4 address plus native IPv6 with every server.
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24/7 human support
Engineers on duty around the clock – real answers, not ticket bots.
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Scale anytime
Upgrade CPU, RAM, or storage as your workload grows – without migrating.
Terms and support boundaries
Infrastructure and support limits
Our company provides the Virtual Private Server infrastructure and the automation script for initial deployment. While we guarantee the availability and performance of your hardware and network, our technical support exclusively covers infrastructure-related issues – such as server connectivity, hardware stability, and billing. Assistance with application-specific configuration, software bugs, or user management is the responsibility of the server administrator or software maintainers.
Software licensing and compliance
All marketplace tools deploy standard versions of third-party software products and are provided "as-is" with no modifications to their original code. While the core of many available applications is open-source, using proprietary features or advanced enterprise tiers in production environments may be subject to the vendor's specific licensing terms. Users must manage and acquire any required commercial subscriptions directly from the software developers.
FAQ
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Do I need to pay Docker Inc. for this deployment?
No. Docker Engine is fully open-source under Apache 2.0. The deployed version has no paid tiers or feature restrictions. You only pay INTROSERV for the VPS infrastructure.
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How do I access Docker after deployment?
Connect via SSH and use docker commands directly. The daemon listens on /var/run/docker.sock. Add your user to the docker group to run commands without sudo: usermod -aG docker $USER.
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Is there a web interface for managing containers?
No web UI is installed by default. Docker Engine is managed via CLI (docker commands) or API (Unix socket). If you need a GUI, install Portainer or similar tools yourself after deployment. Or just pick Portainer CE during the VPS order setup.
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Can I migrate my existing Docker setup to this VPS?
Yes. Export your images (docker save), volumes (tar from /var/lib/docker/volumes/), and compose files, then import them on the new VPS. Docker data is portable across any Linux host running the same architecture.
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How do updates work?
Docker Engine is installed from Docker's official apt repository. Run apt update && apt upgrade docker-ce to get the latest stable version. We recommend testing upgrades in a non-production environment first – major version jumps may require daemon restart and brief container downtime.
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What happens if I run out of resources?
Docker will fail to start new containers or pull images when disk or memory is exhausted. Monitor with docker system df and docker stats. Upgrade your VPS plan or prune unused resources with docker system prune. We do not auto-scale VPS resources.
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Can I use Docker Swarm or Kubernetes on this VPS?
Yes – Docker Engine includes Swarm mode (docker swarm init). For Kubernetes, install k3s, microk8s, or kubeadm yourself.
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Is the Docker daemon exposed to the internet?
No. By default, Docker listens only on the Unix socket /var/run/docker.sock. Remote API access over TCP is not enabled. If you need remote management, configure TLS authentication manually – never expose the daemon without encryption and access control.
