Using Payara Server with Docker
Published on 22 Apr 2020

Docker is a platform which makes it easier to create, deploy and run your applications using containers. A container bundles all the software needed to run it. By packaging the required dependencies, it makes it easy to run it on any machine, regardless of small configuration differences. This article will explain more about introducing Docker.
The guide linked below will demonstrate the basic usage of Docker, including videos, as well as provide some example configurations using the Payara Server Docker images.
Learn how to:
- Get started with Docker
- Install Docker
- Use Docker containers
- Write Docker images
- Build a DockerFile
- Use the Payara Server Full Docker Image
- Deploy applications using the Payara Server admin console
- Cluster Payara Server Docker Containers
Payara provides several Docker container images (download here). These can be used as-is to run your applications on Payara Server or Payara Micro (the Payara Platform). Or you can create your own Docker images based on them. If you want to explore more resources visit this page for more guides, videos and articles.
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