How to Deploy vLLM for an OpenAI‑Compatible Inference Service
This guide walks through deploying vLLM on Linux with NVIDIA GPUs and Docker Compose, covering service boundaries, host and container checks, model directory validation, image and parameter verification, minimal startup, Compose configuration, API testing, concurrency tuning, multi‑GPU troubleshooting, Nginx exposure, upgrade/rollback procedures, and daily health checks.
