- Portable App Distribution for Docker
Describes how to deploy using a Docker image by using Portable App Distribution.
Docker
Last modified: March 26, 2026
Introduction
This section describes how to deploy your Mendix app to a Docker environment.
Docker Deployment Options
Mendix offers two options for Docker deployments: Portable App Distribution or the Docker Buildpack.
Portable App Distribution
Portable App Distribution allows users to generate their portable app with a single MxBuild command. It requires fewer manual steps than the Docker Buildpack, simpler environment configuration, and no rootfs preparation. Running Portable App Distribution can take as little as 3-6 minutes (the time may vary based on the application's size and complexity).
Docker Buildpack
The Docker Buildpack offers custom rootfs configuration, but requires multiple build steps, a more complex setup process, and a longer total build time (at least 14-25 minutes).
Documents in This Section
- Portable App Distribution for Kubernetes
Describes how to use Portable App Distribution to deploy on Kubernetes without installing the Mendix Operator.
- Monitoring Tools in Docker
Describes the available monitoring tools for Docker deployments of Mendix.
- Docker Buildpack
Describes how to deploy using a Docker image using a Docker Buildpack.