This file provides instructions on how to use the script and deploy the Consul cluster.

Consul Cluster Setup

This project sets up a Consul cluster with 4 nodes using Docker Compose. Each node runs in a separate container and forms a fully working Consul cluster. Consul is used for service discovery and configuration.

Prerequisites

• Docker
• Docker Compose

How to Use

Starting Consul cluster

docker-compose up -d

Waiting for Consul servers to start.

Checking cluster status. docker exec consul-server1 consul members

Access the Consul UI by opening the following URL in your browser: http://localhost:8500

To stop and remove the cluster: docker-compose down

Configuration Details

Cluster Size: 4 nodes (1 bootstrap node, 3 additional servers) Data Center: dc1 Consul UI: Available on http://localhost:8500 Network Ports: 8500: Consul UI 8600: DNS Interface (UDP)