# Docker - DeployHQ Blog

Docker Deployment Best Practices: Learn how to optimize your Docker deployments with DeployHQ, covering topics from image management to container orchestration.

### [How to Deploy Your First AI Agent to a VPS with Docker](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/deploy-first-ai-agent-vps-docker)

Posted on 1st June 2026

Build a simple FastAPI agent, ship it to a VPS in Docker, and wire up Git-based auto-deploys. No orchestrator, no framework lock-in.

### [Dockerize a Node.js App: A Production-Ready Walkthrough](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/dockerize-nodejs-app)

Posted on 23rd May 2026

Dockerize a Node.js app with a production-ready multi-stage Dockerfile — non-root user, proper signal handling, layer caching, and deploy integration.

### [Self-Host n8n on a VPS: Docker, HTTPS, and Git-Based Updates](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/self-host-n8n-vps-docker)

Posted on 21st May 2026

Self-host n8n on a VPS with Docker, Postgres, and HTTPS — then version your workflows in Git and push updates with one-click rollback.

### [Self-Hosting Paperclip on a VPS with Docker and Continuous Deployment](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/self-host-paperclip-vps-docker-deployhq)

Posted on 29th April 2026

Run Paperclip — the open-source AI agent orchestrator — on your VPS with Docker, then automate updates from your fork with DeployHQ.

### [How To Deploy from Windows Using WSL2, Docker, and DeployHQ](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/deploy-from-windows-wsl2-docker-deployhq)

Posted on 25th March 2026

Set up a WSL2 development environment on Windows with Docker Desktop, then deploy to Linux servers automatically with DeployHQ — no more "works on my machine" issues.

### [How We Built and Deployed PageSpeed by DeployHQ: A Modern Docker-Based Architecture](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/how-we-built-and-deployed-pagespeed-by-deployhq-a-modern-docker-based-architecture)

Posted on 27th January 2026

At DeployHQ, we practice what we preach. When we decided to build PageSpeed by DeployHQ—a free web performance analysis tool—we wanted to showcase a modern, production-ready deployment workflow that demonstrates the power of automated deployments.

### [How to Use Claude Code with Your Database: SQL Queries, Schema Inspection, and DBHub Setup](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/how-to-generate-sql-queries-with-ai-step-by-step-guide-using-claude-code-and-dbhub)

Posted on 27th November 2025

Connect Claude Code to PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or SQLite via DBHub. Generate accurate SQL from natural language and explore production safely.

### [10 Deployment Secrets That Will Transform Your DevOps Workflow](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/10-deployment-secrets-that-will-transform-your-devops-workflow)

Posted on 8th May 2025

Deployment can be a complex and time-consuming process that often feels like navigating a minefield. Whether you're managing small projects or enterprise-level applications, the right deployment strategies can save you hours of work and reduce potential errors.

### [Deploy Keycloak 26 on Ubuntu 24.04: Production VPS with Docker and DeployHQ](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/simplifying-authentication-a-comprehensive-guide-to-installing-keycloak-on-a-vps)

Posted on 15th April 2025

Deploy Keycloak 26 on a VPS with Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, Nginx, and TLS. This production-ready guide includes automated configuration deployments with DeployHQ.

### [Understanding Podman: Docker's Open Source Alternative](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/understanding-podman-docker-s-open-source-alternative)

Posted on 27th March 2025

Podman is a daemonless, rootless container engine from Red Hat — now the default on enterprise Linux. Learn how it compares to Docker in performance and security, when to choose it, and how to migrate your workflows with real CI/CD and deployment examples.

### [Self-Host ChatGPT on a VPS: Open WebUI + Ollama Install Guide](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/how-to-install-and-run-chatgpt-on-a-vps)

Posted on 1st March 2025

Self-host a ChatGPT-style chat UI on a VPS with Open WebUI and Ollama. Docker Compose, Nginx TLS, model sizing, and automated CI/CD deploys.

### [How To Deploy Metabase with Docker Compose and DeployHQ](https://www.deployhq.com/blog/how-to-deploy-metabase-on-ubuntu-20-04-with-docker-and-deployhq)

Posted on 17th February 2025

Deploy a production-ready Metabase instance with Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, Nginx, and Let's Encrypt TLS — then automate future updates with DeployHQ.