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Post Date:<\/strong> December 21, 2018
Last Updated:<\/strong> September 22, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Docker Compose is a useful tool for defining and running multi-container Docker applications. It allows multiple containers, services, networks, and volumes to be managed using a single configuration file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before installing Docker Compose, ensure that the following requirements are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Docker Installed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Docker should already be installed and running on the CentOS server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can verify the installed Docker version using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

docker --version\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Example output:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Docker version 18.06.1-ce, build e68fc7a\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Operating System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This guide is based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CentOS 7.6\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Root or Sudo Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The user performing the installation should have root or sudo privileges to download the Docker Compose binary and modify its permissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Implementation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Download Docker Compose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Docker Compose can be installed by downloading the appropriate binary from the Docker Compose GitHub releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Run the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sudo curl -L \"https:\/\/github.com\/docker\/compose\/releases\/download\/1.22.0\/docker-compose-$(uname -s)-$(uname -m)\" -o \/usr\/local\/bin\/docker-compose\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
The command downloads the Docker Compose binary and places it in \/usr\/local\/bin\/<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Docker Compose Executable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After downloading the binary, change its permissions so that it can be executed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sudo chmod +x \/usr\/local\/bin\/docker-compose\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Verify the Docker Compose Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once the installation is complete, verify the Docker Compose version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
docker-compose --version\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Example output:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
docker-compose version 1.23.1, build b02f1306\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
The exact version displayed may differ depending on the Docker Compose release installed on the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Docker Compose can be installed on CentOS 7.6 by downloading the appropriate binary, assigning executable permissions, and verifying the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once Docker Compose is installed successfully, it can be used to define and manage multi-container applications through a docker-compose.yml<\/code> configuration file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Note:<\/strong> CentOS 7 has reached end of life. For new deployments, consider using a currently supported operating system and a maintained Docker Compose release.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What is Docker Compose?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Docker Compose is a tool used to define and manage applications that consist of multiple Docker containers. It allows related services to be configured and operated together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is Docker required before installing Docker Compose?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Yes. Docker should be installed and available on the server before using Docker Compose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How can I verify that Docker Compose is installed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
docker-compose --version\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
The command should return the installed Docker Compose version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where is Docker Compose installed using this method?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The binary is placed under:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\/usr\/local\/bin\/docker-compose\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Is this installation method suitable for newer CentOS versions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The commands in this guide were originally written for CentOS 7.6. For newer operating systems, use a currently supported Docker Compose installation method and version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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