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We've navigated through containers, images, volumes, and networks, and we've gained invaluable insights into Docker and Docker Compose. ๐ Now, itโs time to take our Docker skills to the next level.
Itโs time to consolidate our learning into a comprehensive cheat-sheet. This cheat-sheet will serve as both a personal reference and a valuable resource for the DevOps community. It will include essential Docker and Docker Compose commands, along with brief explanations of their usage. This resource is not only about showcasing our knowledge but also about contributing to the wider community by providing a practical guide for others.
Docker Commands Cheat-Sheet
Docker General Commands
Display Docker version:
docker --version
Display Docker info:
docker info
Show system-wide information:
docker system info
Docker Container Commands
List all containers (running and stopped):
docker ps -a
List only running containers:
docker ps
Start a container:
docker start <container_id_or_name>
Stop a container:
docker stop <container_id_or_name>
Restart a container:
docker restart <container_id_or_name>
Pause a container:
docker pause <container_id_or_name>
Unpause a container:
docker unpause <container_id_or_name>
Remove a container:
docker rm <container_id_or_name>
Remove all stopped containers:
docker container prune
Inspect a container:
docker inspect <container_id_or_name>
View logs of a container:
docker logs <container_id_or_name>
Execute a command in a running container:
docker exec -it <container_id_or_name> <command>
Docker Image Commands
List all images:
docker images
Pull an image from a registry:
docker pull <image_name>:<tag>
Build an image from a Dockerfile:
docker build -t <image_name>:<tag> .
Tag an image:
docker tag <image_id> <new_image_name>:<tag>
Remove an image:
docker rmi <image_id_or_name>
Remove all unused images:
docker image prune
Inspect an image:
docker inspect <image_id_or_name>
Docker Volume Commands
List all volumes:
docker volume ls
Create a volume:
docker volume create <volume_name>
Remove a volume:
docker volume rm <volume_name>
Inspect a volume:
docker volume inspect <volume_name>
Remove all unused volumes:
docker volume prune
Docker Network Commands
List all networks:
docker network ls
Create a network:
docker network create <network_name>
Remove a network:
docker network rm <network_name>
Inspect a network:
docker network inspect <network_name>
Remove all unused networks:
docker network prune
Docker System Commands
Show system-wide information:
docker system info
Remove unused data (containers, networks, images, volumes):
docker system prune
Remove unused data with more aggressive pruning:
docker system prune -a
Docker Compose Commands
Check Docker Compose version:
docker-compose --version
Start services defined in docker-compose.yml:
docker-compose up
Start services in detached mode:
docker-compose up -d
Stop and remove containers, networks, volumes, and images:
docker-compose down
Rebuild services:
docker-compose build
View logs of services:
docker-compose logs
Execute a command in a running service:
docker-compose exec <service_name> <command>
Run a one-off command:
docker-compose run <service_name> <command>
Remove stopped service containers:
docker-compose down --volumes
Docker Registry Commands
Login to Docker Hub:
docker login
Logout from Docker Hub:
docker logout
Push an image to a registry:
docker push <image_name>:<tag>
Why This Cheat-Sheet? ๐ค
Creating a cheat-sheet not only reinforces your own learning but also provides a valuable resource for others in the DevOps community. This cheat-sheet will help streamline your workflow, making Docker and Docker Compose easier to use and understand.
Happy Dockering! ๐