Hey everyone! I'm trying to figure out Docker Compose, but I'm hitting some roadblocks. I keep running into issues like the command not being recognized and errors about missing configuration files. Here's what I've tried: running `docker compose ps` (which tells me that 'compose' isn't a command) and using `docker-compose up`, but it says there's no configuration file found. I even searched for `compose.yaml`, but couldn't locate it. I'm looking for any guides or tips that can help me get started. Thanks!
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It sounds like you need to rename your file to `docker-compose.yml` so Docker can recognize it. Make sure the left side of the volume in your `prowlarr.yml` file points to a valid path on your computer too. After that, try running either `docker-compose up` or you can keep the filename and use `docker-compose up -f prowlarr.yml`. That should help!
First off, ensure you're in the directory where your `docker-compose.yml` file is. Type `docker-compose up` there. If you just want to build the image, use `docker-compose build`. Also, remember that your Dockerfile should define the base image for each container. You can pull images by using `docker pull ` if they’re not local already. Just a tip: always use the hyphen with `docker-compose`, not `docker compose`. If you want a good starting point, check out the guide [here](https://docs.docker.com/compose/gettingstarted/)!
Thanks for that tip! But I’m still stuck. Do I need a Dockerfile too?
Actually, just so you know, `docker-compose` is somewhat outdated now. The newer syntax is `docker compose`, which is what you should stick with! It can also pull images automatically if they aren't already on your machine.