{"id":2246,"date":"2023-08-05T10:43:43","date_gmt":"2024-03-10T15:53:48","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-dozzle-real-time-log-viewer-for-docker-containers-on-ubuntu-22-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-dozzle-real-time-log-viewer-for-docker-containers-on-ubuntu-22-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS & VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Dozzle Real-Time Log Viewer for Docker Containers on Ubuntu 22.04"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dozzle is a lightweight, real-time log viewer for Docker containers, designed to help you monitor container logs easily from your browser. It is simple to set up and can be accessed securely to provide a clear view of your Docker container activities. In this guide, we will walk you through the installation of Dozzle on Ubuntu 22.04. Whether you are deploying Dozzle on a local server or using a , this guide will help you get started.<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Install Docker<\/h2>\n

If Docker is not already installed on your Ubuntu 22.04 system, you will need to install it first. Use the following commands to install Docker:<\/p>\n

\r\nsudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl software-properties-common -y\r\ncurl -fsSL https:\/\/download.docker.com\/linux\/ubuntu\/gpg | sudo apt-key add -\r\nsudo add-apt-repository \"deb [arch=amd64] https:\/\/download.docker.com\/linux\/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) stable\"\r\nsudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io -y\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
After the installation is complete, start and enable Docker to run on boot:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo systemctl start docker\r\nsudo systemctl enable docker\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Docker is now installed and running, which is necessary for deploying Dozzle, whether on a local machine or in a VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/a> environment.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 2: Install Dozzle<\/h2>\n
With Docker installed, you can now run Dozzle as a Docker container. Use the following command to pull and run the Dozzle container:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo docker run -d --name=dozzle -p 8080:8080 -v \/var\/run\/docker.sock:\/var\/run\/docker.sock dozzle\/dozzle\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
This command runs Dozzle in detached mode (-d), maps port 8080 to your local machine, and mounts the Docker socket to allow Dozzle to access Docker container logs.<\/p>\n
After running the command, Dozzle will be accessible via your server’s IP address on port 8080. This setup works for both local deployments and cloud-based environments like a Windows VPS hosting UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 3: Access Dozzle<\/h2>\n
To access Dozzle, open your web browser and navigate to the following URL, replacing your-server-ip<\/code> with your server’s actual IP address:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/your-server-ip:8080<\/code><\/pre>\n
This will take you to the Dozzle web interface, where you can view logs from all running Docker containers in real time. Whether you are hosting Dozzle locally or on a Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a>, this interface provides a clear view of your container logs.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 4: Secure Dozzle with SSL<\/h2>\n
For production environments, it is important to secure Dozzle with SSL. You can use Let’s Encrypt to obtain a free SSL certificate. First, install Certbot:<\/p>\n
sudo apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Next, create an Nginx configuration file for Dozzle:<\/p>\n
sudo nano \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/dozzle.conf<\/code><\/pre>\n
Add the following configuration, replacing your-domain.com<\/code> with your actual domain:<\/p>\n
\r\nserver {\r\n    listen 80;\r\n    server_name your-domain.com;\r\n\r\n    location \/ {\r\n        proxy_pass http:\/\/localhost:8080;\r\n        proxy_set_header Host $host;\r\n        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;\r\n        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;\r\n        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Enable the site and restart Nginx:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo ln -s \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/dozzle.conf \/etc\/nginx\/sites-enabled\/\r\nsudo systemctl restart nginx\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Now, obtain an SSL certificate using Certbot:<\/p>\n
sudo certbot --nginx -d your-domain.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
Certbot will automatically configure Nginx to use SSL, securing your Dozzle instance with HTTPS. This ensures secure access to your real-time logs, whether on a local server or hosted on a Windows VPS hosting UK<\/a> environment.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 5: View and Monitor Docker Logs<\/h2>\n
Once Dozzle is up and running, you can monitor real-time logs from all your Docker containers directly from the web interface. The logs are displayed clearly, allowing you to easily monitor activity, debug issues, and stay updated on the status of your containers.<\/p>\n
Dozzle provides a powerful yet simple interface for managing Docker logs, making it an excellent tool whether you’re working locally or on a VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n