How To Run Nginx in a Docker Container on Ubuntu

By containerizing Nginx, it is possible to cut down on some system administration overhead. For instance, you won’t have to manage Nginx through a package manager or build it from source. The Docker container allows you to replace the whole container when a new version of Nginx is released. This way, you only need to maintain the Nginx configuration file and your content.

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