Setting up a Virtual Private Server (VPS) with Docker allows for reliability, accessibility, and scalability.
Steps include connecting to the VPS, installing Docker, configuring DNS, creating a Docker context, and setting up Docker Swarm.
Application deployment using docker-compose and setting up a deployment user with SSH key for security are also covered.
Additional security considerations like configuring a firewall, setting up SSL, and implementing backups are suggested for a production-ready Docker environment.