Docker: How Stackhero for Docker operates
This documentation is part of the Introduction guide. View the full guide here: Introduction to Stackhero for Docker.
Welcome to the Stackhero documentation
Stackhero provides a ready-to-use Docker cloud CaaS (Containers as a Service) platform, designed for fast and reliable container deployments:
- Deploy to production with a single
docker-compose up. There is no extra setup: just start your containers.- Pick your own domain name, secured automatically with HTTPS (for example: https://api.your-company.com, https://www.your-company.com, or https://backoffice.your-company.com).
- Benefit from strong performance and robust security on private, dedicated infrastructure.
- Apply updates with one click for simple, low-effort maintenance.
You can have your containers live in production in about five minutes. Stackhero manages the infrastructure, updates, and security for you, so you can focus on delivering your applications. Read more about Docker CaaS cloud hosting.
When you create a Stackhero for Docker service, the system provisions a private virtual machine with a dedicated IPv4 address. This pre-configured service is ready to use within just two minutes, ensuring a seamless start.
Key components
The service includes several essential layers and systems, such as:
- Docker: For running your containers.
- Docker API: Connect to Docker using your local Docker CLI.
- Portainer: A graphical interface for managing your containers.
- Traefik: Automatically manages HTTP traffic with TLS encryption (HTTPS).
The service is designed to be straightforward, robust, and secure. It supports Docker containers (using Dockerfile files) and Docker Compose (using docker-compose.yml files).
Adding multiple domains is straightforward (e.g., www.mycompany.com, api.mycompany.com, and app.website.com) to provide HTTPS encrypted access to applications without needing manual TLS configuration.
For more experienced users, direct connection to the Docker API from a local computer using the Docker CLI is possible. TLS encryption and authentication with the Docker daemon are automatically managed.