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 docker-compose up -d
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+Please note that docker-compose v2 is required for building while most
+distributions will ship older versions. You can download a recent version from
+https://docs.docker.com/compose/install/
+
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 ## Setup of NATS server
 
 There is a detailed description on how to install and run the NATS server