Docker in Action, Second Edition

Chapter 2. Running software in containers

This chapter covers

• Running interactive and daemon terminal programs in containers
• Basic Docker operations and commands
• Isolating programs from each other and injecting configuration
• Running multiple programs in a container
• Durable containers and the container life cycle
• Cleaning up

Before the end of this chapter, you’ll understand all the basics for working with containers and how to control basic process isolation with Docker. Most examples in this book use real software. Practical examples will help introduce Docker features and illustrate how you will use them in daily activities. Using off-the-shelf images also reduces the learning curve for new users. If you have software that you want to containerize ...