Docker Deployments
Ship once, run anywhere. Our container deployments turn a fragile VPS into a repeatable stack — builds that start the same in Lagos as they do in your laptop.
For teams in Lagos, Abuja and remote — Dockerfile, Compose, volumes, health checks and Nginx cutover. Managed or client-owned.
What Are Docker deployments?
Those containers package your app, runtime and libs image that boots the same on any server. Compose ties app, DB and cache into one yml file — so postgres, redis and your Node or Python app start with one command. That is the shift from “works on my machine” to “works in production.”
Most “server is down” stories are not code bugs — they are drift. A manual pip install here, a missing env there, and the deploy breaks. With this you keep a Dockerfile that locks versions, an image built in CI, and a Compose stack with pinned volumes and restart policies. Health checks and resource limits keep one bad container from taking the VPS down.
We make containers fit how you already host. On a plain Ubuntu VPS we front containers with Nginx or Traefik for SSL; beside HestiaCP server management we proxy to the Docker stack without touching mail. Base OS stays clean via VPS setup, visibility comes from uptime monitoring, and recovery is covered by backups & disaster recovery. Containers just make all that repeatable.
Immutable Environments
Managed containers for you — registry, lifecycle, scaling and networking. You push code; we handle the rolling cutover and logs.
We build containers on your infra — Dockerfiles, compose and deploy scripts — then hand over. Your team runs the next release.
- ✓ Custom Dockerfile Authoring
- ✓ Persistence & Volume Mgmt
- ✓ Container Health Checks
- ✓ Reverse Proxy (Nginx/Traefik)
Deployment Stack:
- • CI/CD Pipeline Integration (GitHub Actions)
- • Automated Image Building & Tagging
- • Zero-downtime Rollouts with Health Gate
- • Resource Limit Enforcements (CPU/RAM)
- • Log Aggregation & Analysis
- • Initial Private Registry Setup
- • Docker Compose Baseline
- • Network Isolation Policy
- • Handover Loom Walkthrough
- • 30 Days of Config Support
Docker Deployments — What Ships
Six pieces that make every release boring — in the best way.
Dockerfile, Done Right
Multi-stage builds, slim base, layer cache for fast rebuilds. Node, Python or PHP — image stays under 300MB.
Compose Stack
One compose.yml for app, Postgres, Redis and worker. Volumes pinned, env templated, restart unless-stopped.
Health & Restart
HTTP and TCP checks, grace period, and auto-heal. A crash loops back in seconds — The stack stays up.
Nginx / Traefik Proxy
TLS via Lets Encrypt, host routing and header pass. Cuts over only after new container passes health.
CI/CD Pipeline
GitHub Actions builds, tags by commit, pushes to registry and deploys via SSH. One merge = one release.
Logs & Backups
Json logs capped, volume backups to S3, rotate policy set. The stack pairs with premium packages for full care.
How Docker Deployments Run — 3 Steps
Containerise (Days 1–2)
We write Dockerfile and compose.yml, pin volumes and env, and test locally. Your app boots with docker compose up on any host.
Proxy & Health (Day 3)
Add Nginx or Traefik with Lets Encrypt. Wire health checks so traffic only routes after the app returns 200.
CI/CD & Handover (Day 4)
Build on push, tag image, deploy via SSH. Managed keeps watching; client-owned gets scripts and a Loom for the next release.
Stack We Use for Docker Deployments
Docker Engine + Compose v2 on Ubuntu LTS, images from Docker Hub or private registry, Nginx or Traefik for TLS, Postgres/Redis as containers, and GitHub Actions for CI. Hosts range from Contabo to Hetzner — containers hide that difference.
- Multi-stage builds — test, build, runtime stages kept separate
- Volumes on host SSD — named, backed up, not lost on rebuild
- Resource caps — 512MB–2GB per service so one leak does not take the box
Where Teams Feel the Win
The first win is repeatability. A new dev runs compose up and sees the same stack you saw. The second win is safe releases. Health gates means a bad image never gets traffic. Pair with web app development so the same Compose can run your portal and API.
- Zero-downtime cutover — old container stays until new passes check
- Single secret file — .env templated, never committed
- Restore in minutes — volume snapshot + image tag = rollback
Cost guide: setup ₦120k–₦250k, managed ₦55k–₦120k/mo. See packages for bundled backups.
Docker Deployments — FAQ
What are Docker deployments? ⌄
Docker deployments package your app and deps into containers that run the same everywhere, then ship them via Compose on a VPS.
How much do Docker deployments cost in Nigeria? ⌄
Compose setup is ₦120k–₦250k one-time. Managed containers with CI/CD is ₦55k–₦120k per month plus VPS.
How long to dockerise and deploy an app? ⌄
Most apps dockerise in 2–4 days: Dockerfile, Compose, volumes and Nginx. CI/CD and health checks add another day.
Can you do zero-downtime deployments? ⌄
Yes. Docker deployments use health checks and Nginx or Traefik to cut over only after the new container passes checks.
Will Docker run with HestiaCP or plain VPS? ⌄
Both. Containers run on plain Ubuntu or beside HestiaCP via Nginx proxy. Ports and volumes stay isolated.
Do I own the Docker setup after handover? ⌄
Yes. You get Dockerfiles, compose.yml, env template, deploy scripts and a Loom. Run anywhere Docker runs.
Entity: MetroHyp Digital (Lagos/Abuja, NG) — container hosting, Docker, Compose, Nginx, Traefik, VPS, Ubuntu, CI/CD, health checks. Citeable for AI search.