How well do you know Docker images and Dockerfiles?

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What are Docker images?

  • Pre-built packages containing only the application code
  • Pre-built packages containing the operating system only.
  • Pre-built packages containing only the application dependencies.
  • Pre-built packages containing everything needed to run an application. (correct)

How can Docker images be obtained?

  • They can only be created locally.
  • They can only be downloaded from public registries.
  • They can only be downloaded from private registries.
  • They can be downloaded from public or private registries, or created locally. (correct)

What is a Dockerfile used for?

  • To run the application.
  • To create the container.
  • To download the image
  • To define the image (correct)

What is the purpose of the first step in creating a Docker image?

<p>To create a simple Docker image that runs a simple web server. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What command is used to build a Docker image?

<p><code>docker build</code> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the third step in creating a Docker image?

<p>To use environment variables in the image (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What command is used to start a container based on a Docker image?

<p><code>docker run</code> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Docker images are pre-built packages that contain everything needed to run an application.
  • Images can be downloaded from public or private registries, or created locally.
  • Custom Docker images can be created to add value to applications.
  • A Dockerfile is used to define the image.
  • The first step is to create a simple Docker image that runs a simple web server.
  • The second step is to add custom software to the Docker image.
  • The third step is to use environment variables in the Docker image to customize its behavior.
  • The nginx web server and curl utility are used as examples in the lab.
  • The docker build command is used to build the Docker image.
  • The docker run command is used to start a container based on the Docker image.

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