🙇 Docker Commands Reference
🎯 Basic Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|
docker build -t [tagName] . | Building the Docker Image 📦 from Dockerfile |
docker run [ImageName] | Pulls the image (if not present) and runs the container |
docker ps | Lists all running containers (process status) |
docker stop [containerID/containerName] | Stops a running container |
docker ps -a | Lists all containers, including stopped ones |
docker rm [containerID/containerName] | Removes a container permanently |
docker images | Lists all downloaded images with size and Image ID |
docker image inspect kodekloud/simple-webapp-mysql | Shows detailed information about an image |
docker rmi [imageName/imageID] | Removes an image (Note: Remove dependent containers first) |
docker pull [image:version] | Pulls the specified image from Docker Hub |
⚡ Advanced Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|
docker stop $(docker ps -a -q) | Stops all containers |
docker rm $(docker ps -a -q) | Removes all containers |
docker stop sd pr ms | Stops multiple containers (e.g., sd, pr, and ms) |
docker rmi $(docker images -q) | Removes all images |
🛠️ Accessing the Container Terminal
| Command | Description |
|---|
docker run -it centos bash | Launches a CentOS container and opens the Bash shell (-it stands for interactive mode) |
cat /etc/*release* | Shows the OS version inside the container |
💡 Command Tips
- Use
-it for interactive mode when you need to access the container’s shell
- Use
-d to run containers in detached mode (background)
- Use
-p to map ports from container to host
- Use
-v to mount volumes for persistent data
- Use
--name to assign custom names to containers for easier management