# Docker Method In this method, we advocate the user to install the database(PostgreSQL) in a host machine, and the containerized image is connected with the PostgreSQL in the host. So, their database will remain unaffected when the user accidentally stops the container. {% hint style="info" %} The docker method of running the node is tried and tested in the below-mentioned environments. {% endhint %} 1\. Standalone host OS: Ubuntu Linux — 20.04\ 2\. AWS EC2 hosted OS: Ubuntu Linux — 20.04 In environments other than those mentioned above, the setup steps may not work, we are trying to set it up in other environments, and you will hear from us on this. Follow Phase 1 - This will help you to set up & run the Plugin node Follow Phase 2 - This will help you set up an external initiator and set up a job. ``` ``` --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.goplugin.co/plugin-1.0-installations-deprecated/how-to-install-plugin-1.0-node/docker-method.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.