webPDF now available with Docker Container

webPDF product box with Docker

If you have already read the article webPDF 6 available as a virtual machine (VM), you probably already know that webPDF can be run comfortably and easily in a virtual machine.

As another simple and high-performance alternative, we now also offer webPDF based on container technology. Use the webPDF container with Docker as a fast and modern solution.

The image of the webPDF container can be found here: https://hub.docker.com/r/softvisiondev/webpdf/

With the Docker container, you bring webPDF to your server as an app-like deployment unit. The container includes webPDF and all resources required at runtime. This approach is particularly well suited to cluster environments and data centers.

Whether you want to test webPDF quickly or are simply looking for a fast installation option, the Docker container is a convenient and user-friendly solution that does not require changes to your base system.

Technical details​

The Docker container comes with a 64-bit version of Debian (Jessie) as its operating system. You can adjust the resources provided for the system via Docker to match your own requirements. The image is configured so that webPDF starts directly when you run it and can be reached via a network bridge on the IP address of the host system. It is also possible to customize the existing Docker image further. Simply download the Dockerfile from our Git repository, modify it and build your own image for your environment.

Start with one line​

To start webPDF via Docker, all you have to do is install Docker and then run the image of the webPDF container via Docker Hub. The Docker image already comes with its own runtime environment, which significantly reduces installation and configuration effort. Only one line is needed:

docker run -p 8080:8080 softvisiondev/webpdf:latest

Tip: If you do not yet have a Docker environment and simply want to test webPDF, Docker Desktop is a particularly suitable option.