Ultimate Docker Cheat Sheet

Septemper 5, 2023

Docker

The Docker commands you should know!

Command	Description
docker --version	Displays the Docker version installed on your system.
docker info	Provides detailed information about the Docker installation, including configuration and system resources.
docker run	Launches a new Docker container from a specified image, allowing you to configure various options like ports, volumes, and environment variables.
docker ps	Lists all running Docker containers, displaying basic information like container ID, image used, and status.
docker ps -a	Lists all Docker containers, including both running and stopped containers, with their details.
docker stop	Stops a running Docker container. You need to specify the container's ID or name.
docker start	Starts a stopped Docker container. You need to specify the container's ID or name.
docker restart	Restarts a running Docker container. You need to specify the container's ID or name.
docker rm	Removes one or more stopped Docker containers. You can specify container IDs or names.
docker images	Lists all locally available Docker images on your system.
docker rmi	Removes one or more Docker images from your system. You can specify image names or IDs.
docker pull	Downloads a Docker image from a registry, such as Docker Hub, to your local system.
docker build (docker build -t)	Builds a Docker image from a Dockerfile. The `-t` flag allows you to tag the image with a name and optional tag.
docker exec (-it containername sh)	Executes a command inside a running Docker container. The `-it` flag opens an interactive session, and you can specify the container's name and shell (e.g., `sh` for a shell).
docker logs	Displays the logs of a specific container. You need to specify the container's ID or name.
docker inspect	Provides detailed information about a Docker object, such as a container, image, or network. You specify the object's name or ID.
docker network	Manages Docker networks, allowing you to create, list, and configure network settings for containers.
docker volume	Manages Docker volumes, which are used for data persistence. You can create, list, and configure volumes for containers.