Introduction:
Docker has become a cornerstone of modern software development and deployment, providing a powerful and lightweight containerization platform. To harness the full potential of Docker, developers and system administrators need to be familiar with its command-line interface. In this blog post, we will explore a comprehensive list of essential Docker commands that will empower you to efficiently manage containers, images, networks, and volumes. By mastering these commands, you will be equipped to streamline your Docker workflows and optimize your container-based applications.
Container Management Commands:
docker run: Create and start a new container from an image.
docker ps: List running containers.
docker stop: Stop a running container.
docker start: Start a stopped container.
docker restart: Restart a container.
docker rm: Remove one or more containers.
docker exec: Execute a command within a running container.
docker logs: View the logs of a container.
docker inspect: Display detailed information about a container.
docker stats: Display real-time resource usage statistics of running containers.
Image Management Commands:
docker build: Build an image from a Dockerfile.
docker pull: Download an image from a registry.
docker push: Push an image to a registry.
docker images: List available images on the host.
docker rmi: Remove one or more images.
docker tag: Create a tag or alias for an image.
Network Management Commands:
docker network create: Create a new Docker network.
docker network ls: List available networks.
docker network inspect: Display detailed information about a network.
docker network connect: Connect a container to a network.
docker network disconnect: Disconnect a container from a network.
Volume Management Commands:
docker volume create: Create a new Docker volume.
docker volume ls: List available volumes.
docker volume inspect: Display detailed information about a volume.
docker volume rm: Remove one or more volumes.
Miscellaneous Commands:
docker info: Display system-wide information about Docker.
docker version: Show Docker version information.
docker login: Log in to a Docker registry.
docker logout: Log out from a Docker registry.
docker system prune: Remove unused containers, networks, and images to reclaim disk space.