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 To run the performance tests locally, follow these steps:
 
 1. Start OpenMRS on port 80. (Use the docker file: [src/test/resources/docker-compose.yml](src/test/resources/docker-compose.yml) It contains demo patients for the test. [Learn more](#generating-demo-patient-data))
+
+For using the docker file, run the following command:
+```bash
+   docker compose -f src/test/resources/docker-compose.yml up
+```
 2. Execute the following command in your terminal:
 
    **Standard** `export SIMULATION_PRESET='standard' && ./mvnw gatling:test` \