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Creating a Docker Image for PHP Stress Testing with Nginx

This guide details the steps to create a Docker image optimized for running PHP applications with Nginx. The provided configuration ensures compatibility with PHP 8.2 and includes essential settings for handling stress testing.

Nginx Configuration

The Nginx configuration (default) is set up to serve PHP files and handle common web server scenarios. Below is the configuration file:

Dockerfile

The Dockerfile builds an image with the following characteristics:
  • Base image: ubuntu:latest
  • Installed software: PHP 8.2, Nginx, and essential PHP extensions.
  • Configured to serve files from /var/www/html.
  • Includes php8.2-fpm for PHP processing and a properly configured Nginx server.
Here is the Dockerfile:

Building the Docker Image

  1. Place the Dockerfile and the default Nginx configuration file in the root of your application directory.
  2. Run the following command to build the Docker image:
  3. Once the image is built, you can run a container using:
    Access the application at http://localhost:8080.

Conclusion

This Docker image setup allows you to deploy a PHP application with Nginx seamlessly. It ensures compatibility with modern PHP versions and provides a robust environment for stress testing or general application hosting. For more resources, visit docs.ahmadraza.in.