start docker container

Docker containers are popular for deploying software applications. This article will guide you through the steps of starting a docker container.

Step 1: Install Docker

Before you can start a docker container, ensure you have Docker installed on your system. Docker is available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux.

Visit the Docker website, download the appropriate version for your operating system, and follow the installation guide.

Step 2: Download a Docker Image

Docker images are runnable instances of your applications. Docker Hub is a resource where you can find images to kick-start your Docker experience. Use the docker pull command followed by the image name to download an image. For instance, to download the Ubuntu image, type docker pull ubuntu in your terminal.

Step 3: Run the Docker Container

After successfully pulling the image, you can now run your Docker container. Here, you can utilize the docker run command followed by the name of your image. Using the ubuntu image as an example, you’d type docker run -it ubuntu.

The -it flag enters the interactive mode, allowing interaction between the user and the container. If you don’t want to run your container interactively, you’d simply type docker run ubuntu.

Step 4: Use Docker PS to View Your Containers

You might have several docker containers running simultaneously. To get an overview of all your active containers, use the docker ps command. This displays information such as the container ID, image name and when it was created.

Step 5: Stop the Docker Container

To stop a running container, you’d use the ‘docker stop’ command followed by the container ID or Name. Example docker stop container_ID.

Remember to replace ‘container_ID’ with your actual Docker container ID. You can obtain this by running the docker ps command. If you wish to stop all running containers, you could run docker stop $(docker ps -a -q).

Starting a Docker container is not a daunting task. This guide will set you on the journey of deploying your applications using Docker, an important skill in today’s tech-savvy world. Enjoy your Docker experience!