Deploying Docker Compose Production YAML on GitLab CI/CD
GitLab CI/CD provides powerful capabilities for automating the deployment of applications. Docker Compose is a popular tool for defining and managing multi-container Docker applications. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to deploy a Docker Compose production YAML file on GitLab CI/CD, even if the runner server and production server are not in the same location.
Prerequisites
- Understanding of Docker Compose and GitLab CI/CD concepts.
Step 1: Setting up the Runner
To begin, set up a dedicated runner on the runner server. This runner will handle the execution of the deployment pipeline. Ensure that Docker is installed and properly configured on the runner server.