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Start Container

docker

Start one or more stopped containers.

Pause Container

docker

Pause all processes in one or more containers.

Unpause Container

docker

Resume all processes in one or more paused containers.

docker/restart

Restart Container

Restart one or more containers.

container
lifecycle

Command

docker restart

Explanation

docker restart is useful for quickly applying configuration changes or recovering from issues without recreating containers. It sends a stop signal, waits for the timeout, and then starts the container again.

Common Use Cases

  • •Apply configuration changes in a running container
  • •Recover containers stuck in an error state

Best Practices

  • ✓Use restart to refresh environment variables or connections

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ⚠Using restart expecting rebuild of image layers

Troubleshooting

Problem: Container fails to restart

Solution: Check logs and container exit codes with docker logs and docker inspect.

Examples

Restart a container

docker restart my_container

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Stop Container

docker

Stop one or more running containers gracefully.

Run Container

docker

Create and start a new Docker container from an image, with options for interactive mode, port mapping, volume mounting, and environment configuration.

Remove Container

docker

Remove one or more containers from the system.