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Docker 101: Run and Manage Containers

Containers are everywhere, and it's relatively easy to get started with Docker - if you follow the right learning sequence. This skill path starts with the basics of the docker run command and gradually builds up to more advanced concepts. You'll learn how to:

  • Run different types of containerized applications (servers, databases, CLI tools, etc.)
  • Send data to a container's STDIN and run interactive shells inside containers
  • Execute commands in running containers (container debugging 101)
  • List containers, check their statuses, and inspect their details
  • Create, start, pause, unpause, stop, restart, kill, and remove containers

By the end of this skill path, you'll develop an intuition for the container lifecycle - paving the way for more advanced topics like container orchestration.

Docker: Layered Architecture with the high-level dockerd, mid-level containerd, and low-level runc runtimes.

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How to Author Skill paths on iximiuz Labs

Instead of providing a subpar online editing experience, iximiuz Labs offers a helper CLI tool called labctl, allowing you to use your favorite text editor (or a full-featured IDE) to write content from the comfort of your local machine.

Install labctl CLI

curl -sf https://labs.iximiuz.com/cli/install.sh | sh

This will download and install the latest version of the labctl CLI. You only need to do this once per workstation.

Authorize labctl

labctl auth login

This will open a browser window asking you to authorize labctl to access your account. You need to do it after a fresh install of labctl and repeat it whenever the auth session expires.

Pull skill path content

labctl content pull skill-path docker-101-run-and-manage-containers

This will create a local copy of the skill path content in a directory named docker-101-run-and-manage-containers. You only need to do this once per skill path.

Stream your changes

labctl content push -fw skill-path docker-101-run-and-manage-containers

Run this command in a separate terminal to continuously upload your changes to the server while editing the skill path in your favorite text editor or IDE.

You can also use labctl to create, list, and delete your content. Learn more about the available commands: labctl content --help