How to Install docker-mailserver on Clear Linux Latest

Overview

Docker-mailserver is a fully fledged mail server in a Docker container. Its purpose is to provide an easy way to set up and operate a mail server with all necessary components included. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing docker-mailserver on Clear Linux Latest version.

Prerequisites

• Linux machine with Clear Linux Latest version installed
• Sudo privileges
• Docker should be installed on your machine

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Install Docker

As discussed earlier, docker must be installed on your machine. If not, you can install it by following the instructions given below:

1. Update your system by running the command sudo swupd update.
2. Install Docker by running the command sudo swupd bundle-add containers-basic.
3. Start the Docker service by running the command sudo systemctl start docker.

Step 2: Clone Docker-Mailserver Repository

1. Clone the Docker-mailserver repository by running the command git clone https://github.com/docker-mailserver/docker-mailserver.git.
2. Change the directory to the cloned repository cd docker-mailserver.

Step 3: Configure Docker-mailserver

1. Copy the example configuration files by running the command cp -r env-mailserver.sample/ env-mailserver/.
2. Modify the configuration files present in the env-mailserver directory to your requirements.

Step 4: Build and Start the Docker Images

1. Build the Docker images with the command docker-compose build.
2. Start the Docker containers with the command docker-compose up -d.

Step 5: Verify the Installation

1. Run the command docker ps to make sure that all containers are running.
2. Check the log files to make sure that everything is working fine by running the command docker-compose logs -f.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed docker-mailserver on Clear Linux Latest. Now you can manage your mail server using the docker-mailserver UI.

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