Inception — Docker Infrastructure stack
A production-like multi-container environment deployed with Docker Compose. Features Nginx reverse proxy with SSL, WordPress application layer, and MariaDB database on a secure, isolated network.
Overview
This project recreates a production-like environment using Docker, where multiple services are isolated, secured, and orchestrated together. The architecture includes a reverse proxy with SSL (HTTPS), application services, a database, and persistent storage — all connected through explicit Docker networking for full control, reliability, and environment parity.
Containerization & security
Each service runs in its own container, managed with Docker Compose for reproducibility and scalability. Nginx is configured as a reverse proxy with SSL certificates to secure traffic over HTTPS. Named volumes ensure data persistence across container restarts, while environment variables and custom configurations allow flexible deployment across development, staging, and production environments.
What we learned
This project built a strong DevOps foundation: understanding containerization, service isolation, inter-container networking, and secure communication. We learned how to write Dockerfiles and Compose files, configure Nginx as a reverse proxy, manage SSL/TLS certificates, and ensure data persistence with volumes. It also emphasized reproducibility — showing how entire environments can be defined as code and redeployed consistently, a key practice in modern CI/CD and infrastructure workflows.
Key features & competencies
- Multi-service container orchestration with Docker Compose
- Isolated network boundaries between Nginx, WordPress, and MariaDB
- SSL-secured reverse proxy with HTTPS termination
- Persistent storage and environment-based configuration management
Want to build something similar?
I’m open to collaborating on web applications, automation systems, or performance-focused websites.