Deploy Joomla - No Database on Your Own Server
This will create a Joomla only. You will need to create and configure the database information manually. Intended for advanced users.
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What is Joomla - No Database?
Joomla! is one of world's most popular software packages. It is used to build, organise, manage and publish content for small businesses, governments, non-profits and large organisations worldwide. Enter your Joomla Configuration parameters and click on next. A Joomla container will be created for you. The process will take about a minute for the process to finish. Note: This app is intended for advanced users who'd like to have a central DB in a single container for multiple instances. You should start by configuring your DB first and then comeback with all the DB Information.
Self-Host Joomla - No Database
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
joomla-joomla:
image: joomla:php7.3-apache
environment:
JOOMLA_DB_HOST: <service_name>:3306
JOOMLA_DB_NAME: joomla
JOOMLA_DB_PASSWORD: ""
JOOMLA_DB_USER: joomla
volumes:
- joomla-joomla-data:/var/www/html
volumes:
joomla-joomla-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80
Why Self-Host Joomla - No Database?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
Docker Image
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