diff --git a/docs/development.md b/docs/development.md
index 864934222a3..e5c2199d103 100644
--- a/docs/development.md
+++ b/docs/development.md
@@ -63,16 +63,12 @@ In order for the back-end to properly work, you need to have a running database
 
 The details on how to run them locally can be found [here (for local Datastore emulator)](#running-the-datastore-emulator) and [here (for full-text search service)](search.md).
 
-If you have access to Docker, we have a Docker compose definition to run those services:
+If you have access to Docker, we recommend using Docker Compose v2 to run those services:
 
 ```sh
 docker compose up -d
 ```
-If the above command does not work, you may not have the updated v2 version of Docker. You may want to try this instead:
 
-```sh
-docker-compose up -d
-```
 For more information on Docker, you may wish to refer to the [Docker Documentation](https://docs.docker.com/compose/reference/).
 
 ### Starting the dev server
@@ -239,16 +235,11 @@ The Datastore emulator will be running in the port specified in the `build.prope
 
 <panel header="**Using Docker-based tooling**">
 
-We have a Docker compose definition to run dependent services, including local Datastore emulator. Run it under the `datastore` service name and bind to the container port `8484`:
+Docker Compose v2 is used to run dependent services, including local Datastore emulator. Run it under the `datastore` service name and bind to the container port `8484`:
 
 ```sh
 docker compose run -p 8484:8484 datastore
 ```
-If the above command does not work, you may want to try this instead:
-
-```sh
-docker-compose run -p 8484:8484 datastore
-```
 
 **Verification:** Should receive an "Ok" response in the browser at `http://localhost:8484`.
 </panel>
diff --git a/docs/search.md b/docs/search.md
index f353f4085ab..4605b4d0e3e 100644
--- a/docs/search.md
+++ b/docs/search.md
@@ -12,18 +12,11 @@ This document will assume Solr version `8.11.1`.
 
 ## Setting up Solr using Docker
 
-If you have access to Docker, this method is straightforward and recommended.
-
-We have provided a Docker compose definition to run dependent services, including Solr. Run it under the `solr` service name and bind to the container port `8983`:
+If you have access to Docker, we recommend using Docker Compose v2 to run the dependent services, including Solr. Run it under the `solr` service name and bind to the container port `8983`:
 
 ```sh
 docker compose run -p 8983:8983 solr
 ```
-If the above command does not work, you may want to try this instead:
-
-```sh
-docker-compose run -p 8983:8983 solr
-```
 
 **Verification:** the Solr admin console should be accessible in `http://localhost:8983`.