In this tutorial, we will run two containers (WordPress and MySQL) in an isolated containerized environment using Docker Compose. With Compose, you can define all services in a single YAML file and, with a single command, can spin everything up or tear it all down. Docker Compose is a tool you can easily define and start multi-container applications in Docker. When using Docker extensively, managing several different containers becomes cumbersome. If you are starting with Docker and haven’t installed Docker yet, I recommend starting with our tutorial: Install Docker on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide. Related: What is a Docker Container: An Introductory Guide for Beginners However, the easiest way to set up a local WordPress environment is to use containerization with Docker. Usually, you need to set up a local web server, configure the server to execute PHP code, and set up a MySQL database. Setting up a local WordPress installation involves multiple steps and can be time-consuming. It is built on a MySQL database with PHP processing.

WordPress is the most popular CMS (Content Management System) globally, which makes it a top-drawer consideration when building a new site.

This tutorial will show you how to run a WordPress installation in Docker containers by using Docker Compose.

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