1. Check Container Status
docker psDisplays running containers.
docker ps -aDisplays all containers, including stopped containers.
2. Restart a Container
docker restart my-nginxStops and starts the container automatically.
3. View Container Logs
docker logs my-nginxDisplays logs generated by the Nginx container.
To continuously monitor logs:
docker logs -f my-nginxPress Ctrl + C to stop monitoring.
4. Inspect Container Details
docker inspect my-nginxDisplays detailed JSON information, including:
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Container ID
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IP Address
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Network configuration
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Port mappings
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Mount points
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Environment variables
To display only the container IP:
docker inspect -f "{{.NetworkSettings.IPAddress}}" my-nginx5. Execute Commands Inside a Container
docker exec -it my-nginx bashYou are now inside the Nginx container's Linux shell.
Execute:
lsThen:
exitThis takes you back to Windows Command Prompt.
6. Remove a Container
First, stop the container:
docker stop my-nginxThen remove it:
docker rm my-nginxVerify:
docker ps -aThe my-nginx container should no longer appear.
Commands learned
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Restart container |
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View logs |
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View container details |
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Execute commands inside container |
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Remove container |
This error occurs because the my-nginx container is still running. Docker does not allow you to remove a running container using docker rm.
Solution
Step 1: Stop the container
Execute:
docker stop my-nginxExpected output:
my-nginxStep 2: Remove the container
docker rm my-nginxExpected output:
my-nginxStep 3: Verify
docker ps -aThe my-nginx container should no longer appear.
Alternative: Force Remove
You can also use:
docker rm -f my-nginxThis forcibly stops and removes the container. Use it carefully.
For learning purposes, use the first approach (stop → remove).