1. What is Docker?

 Docker is a platform for developing, shipping, and running applications using

containerization technology.
2. How does Docker differ from virtual machines?
 Docker containers share the host OS kernel, making them more lightweight
and faster to start compared to virtual machines, which require a separate OS
kernel for each instance.
3. What are containers in Docker?
 Containers are lightweight, portable, and self-sufficient runtime environments
that package an application and its dependencies for easy deployment across
different environments.
4. What is Docker Hub?
 Docker Hub is a cloud-based repository where users can find, store, and share
Docker images.
5. How can Docker be used for application deployment?
 Docker allows developers to package their applications into containers,
providing consistency across different environments and simplifying
deployment workflows.
6. What is Docker Compose, and how is it used?
 Docker Compose is a tool for defining and running multi-container Docker
applications using a YAML file to configure the services.
7. How do you install Docker on different operating systems?
 Docker provides installation instructions for various operating systems on its
official website, including Linux, macOS, and Windows.
8. What is a Dockerfile?
 A Dockerfile is a text file that contains instructions for building a Docker
image.
9. How do you create a Docker image?
 You create a Docker image by defining a Dockerfile and running the docker
build command.
10. What is a Docker container?
 A Docker container is a runtime instance of a Docker image that encapsulates
an application and its dependencies.
11. How do you run a Docker container?
 You run a Docker container using the docker run command followed by the
name or ID of the Docker image.
12. How do you list all running Docker containers?
 You can list all running Docker containers using the docker ps command.
13. How do you stop a running Docker container?
 You can stop a running Docker container using the docker stop command
followed by the container name or ID.
14. How do you remove a Docker container?
  You can remove a Docker container using the docker rm command followed
by the container name or ID.
15. How do you build a Docker image from a Dockerfile?
 You build a Docker image from a Dockerfile using the docker build
command.
16. What are Docker volumes, and why are they used?
 Docker volumes are persistent storage mechanisms that allow data to persist
beyond the lifetime of a container.
17. How do you create a Docker volume?
 You create a Docker volume using the docker volume create command.
18. How do you mount a volume to a Docker container?
 You can mount a volume to a Docker container using the -v or --mount flag
with the docker run command.
19. What is Docker Swarm?
 Docker Swarm is a native clustering and orchestration tool for Docker
containers.
20. How do you create a Docker Swarm cluster?
 You create a Docker Swarm cluster using the docker swarm init command
on the manager node and docker swarm join command on worker nodes.
21. What is Docker stack?
 A Docker stack is a group of interrelated services that make up an application,
defined in a Compose file and deployed to a Swarm cluster.
22. How do you deploy a stack in Docker Swarm?
 You deploy a stack in Docker Swarm using the docker stack deploy
command.
23. What is Docker Networking?
 Docker Networking allows containers to communicate with each other and
with external networks.
24. What are the types of Docker networks?
 Docker supports various network drivers, including bridge, overlay, host, and
macvlan.
25. How do you create a Docker network?
 You can create a Docker network using the docker network create
command.
26. What is Docker registry?
 A Docker registry is a storage and distribution service for Docker images.
27. How do you push a Docker image to a registry?
 You push a Docker image to a registry using the docker push command.
28. How do you pull a Docker image from a registry?
 You pull a Docker image from a registry using the docker pull command.
29. What is Docker-compose.yml?
  docker-compose.yml is a YAML file used to define multi-container Docker
applications and their dependencies.
30. How do you define services in Docker Compose?
 You define services in Docker Compose by specifying their configurations
such as image, ports, volumes, and environment variables.
31. What is Dockerfile syntax?
 Dockerfile syntax consists of instructions such as FROM, RUN, COPY, CMD, and
ENTRYPOINT used to build Docker images.
32. What are some best practices for writing Dockerfiles?
 Best practices for writing Dockerfiles include minimizing image size, using
caching effectively, and avoiding unnecessary dependencies.
33. How do you expose ports in a Docker container?
 You expose ports in a Docker container using the EXPOSE instruction in the
Dockerfile.
34. What is the difference between CMD and ENTRYPOINT in a Dockerfile?
 CMD specifies the default command to run when the container starts, while
ENTRYPOINT specifies the executable to run when the container starts, with
CMD arguments appended.
35. How do you pass environment variables to a Docker container?
 You pass environment variables to a Docker container using the -e or --env
flag with the docker run command.
36. What is Docker logging?
 Docker logging refers to the process of capturing and storing container logs
for monitoring and troubleshooting.
37. How do you view Docker container logs?
 You view Docker container logs using the docker logs command followed by
the container name or ID.
38. What is Docker-compose up?
 docker-compose up is a command used to create and start Docker Compose
services defined in a docker-compose.yml file.
39. How do you scale Docker services in Docker Compose?
 You scale Docker services in Docker Compose using the docker-compose
scale command.
40. What is Docker health check?
 Docker health check is a feature that monitors the health of a container and
determines its status based on predefined conditions.
41. How do you specify a health check in a Dockerfile?
 You specify a health check in a Dockerfile using the HEALTHCHECK instruction.
42. How do you access a Docker container shell?
 You access a Docker container shell using the docker exec -it command
followed by the container name or ID.
43. What is Docker image layer?
  A Docker image layer is a read-only filesystem layer that represents a change
to the image filesystem.
44. How do you list Docker images on a system?
 You list Docker images on a system using the docker images command.
45. What is Docker pull?
 docker pull is a command used to download Docker images from a registry.
46. How do you tag a Docker image?
 You tag a Docker image using the docker tag command.
47. What is Docker prune?
 docker prune is a command used to remove unused Docker objects such as
containers, images, volumes, and networks.
48. How do you remove all unused Docker objects?
 You can remove all unused Docker objects using the docker system prune
command.
49. What is Dockerfile caching?
 Dockerfile caching is a feature that speeds up the Docker image build process
by reusing intermediate image layers from previous builds.
50. How do you avoid Dockerfile caching for specific instructions?
 You avoid Dockerfile caching for specific instructions by using the --no-cache
flag with the docker build command.
51. What is Docker swarm mode?
 Docker swarm mode is a built-in orchestration feature that enables clustering
and scaling of Docker containers across multiple nodes.
52. What is Docker secret?
 Docker secret is a secure way to store sensitive data such as passwords and
API keys, used by services in Docker Swarm.
53. How do you create and use Docker secrets?
 You create and use Docker secrets using the docker secret command.
54. What is Docker build context?
 Docker build context is the set of files and directories used as input to the
docker build command.
55. How do you specify a custom build context in Docker build?
 You specify a custom build context using the -f or --file flag with the
docker build command.
56. What is Docker-compose down?
 docker-compose down is a command used to stop and remove Docker
Compose services defined in a docker-compose.yml file.
57. How do you remove Docker Compose services?
 You remove Docker Compose services using the docker-compose rm
command.
58. What is Docker stats?
  docker stats is a command used to display live CPU, memory, and network
usage statistics for running Docker containers.
59. How do you monitor Docker container resource usage?
 You monitor Docker container resource usage using the docker stats
command.
60. What is Docker overlay network?
 Docker overlay network is a multi-host network that allows communication
between containers across multiple Docker hosts.
61. How do you create an overlay network in Docker Swarm?
 You create an overlay network in Docker Swarm using the docker network
create command with the --driver overlay option.
62. What is Docker multi-stage build?
 Docker multi-stage build is a feature that allows you to use multiple FROM
instructions in a Dockerfile to create intermediate images for building the final
image.
63. How do you use multi-stage builds in Docker?
 You use multi-stage builds in Docker by defining multiple FROM instructions in
a Dockerfile, each with its own set of build steps.
64. What is Docker container orchestration?
 Docker container orchestration is the process of automating the deployment,
scaling, and management of Docker containers in a clustered environment.
65. How do you update Docker containers?
 You update Docker containers by pulling the latest image from a registry and
restarting the containers with the new image.
66. What is Docker image tagging?
 Docker image tagging is the process of assigning labels to Docker images to
identify different versions or variants.
67. How do you tag a Docker image with multiple tags?
 You tag a Docker image with multiple tags using the docker tag command
followed by multiple tag names.
68. What is Docker container ID?
 Docker container ID is a unique identifier assigned to each running Docker
container.
69. How do you find Docker container ID?
 You find Docker container IDs using the docker ps command or by
inspecting individual containers.
70. What is Docker container restart policy?
 Docker container restart policy is a configuration that determines how
containers should behave when they exit or are stopped.
71. How do you set a restart policy for a Docker container?
 You set a restart policy for a Docker container using the --restart flag with
the docker run command.
72. What is Docker-compose logs?
 docker-compose logs is a command used to display logs for services defined
in a docker-compose.yml file.
73. How do you view logs for Docker Compose services?
 You view logs for Docker Compose services using the docker-compose logs
command.
74. What is Docker image size?
 Docker image size refers to the amount of disk space required to store a
Docker image.
75. How do you optimize Docker image size?
 You optimize Docker image size by minimizing the number of layers,
removing unnecessary dependencies, and using a smaller base image.
76. What is Docker multi-container application?
 Docker multi-container application is an application that consists of multiple
Docker containers working together to provide functionality.
77. How do you manage dependencies between Docker containers?
 You manage dependencies between Docker containers using Docker
Compose or Docker Swarm service definitions.
78. What is Docker health check interval?
 Docker health check interval is the frequency at which Docker checks the
health status of a container.
79. How do you configure health check intervals for Docker containers?
 You configure health check intervals for Docker containers using the --
interval and --timeout options with the HEALTHCHECK instruction in the
Dockerfile.
80. What is Docker container state?
 Docker container state refers to the current status or condition of a Docker
container, such as running, stopped, or paused.
81. How do you check the state of a Docker container?
 You check the state of a Docker container using the docker ps command or
by inspecting individual containers.
82. What is Docker storage driver?
 Docker storage driver is a software component responsible for managing the
storage of Docker containers and images on the host system.
83. How do you configure Docker storage drivers?
 You configure Docker storage drivers by editing the Docker daemon
configuration file or using command-line options.
84. What is Docker entrypoint script?
 Docker entrypoint script is a shell script or executable specified in the
Dockerfile using the ENTRYPOINT instruction, which is executed when the
container starts.
85. How do you use an entrypoint script in a Dockerfile?
  You use an entrypoint script in a Dockerfile by specifying the script path or
command using the ENTRYPOINT instruction.
86. What is Docker security scanning?
 Docker security scanning is a feature that analyzes Docker images for known
vulnerabilities and security issues.
87. How do you perform security scans on Docker images?
 You perform security scans on Docker images using third-party security
scanning tools or services integrated with Docker registries.
88. What is Docker context?
 Docker context refers to the current Docker environment or connection
settings, such as the Docker daemon endpoint and authentication credentials.
89. How do you switch Docker contexts?
 You switch Docker contexts using the docker context use command
followed by the context name.
90. What is Docker Hub rate limiting?
 Docker Hub rate limiting is a mechanism that restricts the number of image
pulls and other API requests from non-authenticated or anonymous users.
91. How do you avoid Docker Hub rate limiting?
 You can avoid Docker Hub rate limiting by authenticating with Docker Hub
using a Docker ID and access token.
92. What is Docker privileged mode?
 Docker privileged mode is a security feature that grants elevated privileges to
containers, allowing them to perform privileged operations on the host
system.
93. How do you run a Docker container in privileged mode?
 You run a Docker container in privileged mode using the --privileged
option with the docker run command.
94. What is Docker bridge network?
 Docker bridge network is a default network mode that allows containers to
communicate with each other using internal IP addresses.
95. How do you create a bridge network in Docker?
 You create a bridge network in Docker using the docker network create
command with the --driver bridge option.
96. What is Docker container port mapping?
 Docker container port mapping is the process of mapping ports from the host
system to ports exposed by a container.
97. How do you map ports between Docker container and host?
 You map ports between Docker container and host using the -p or --publish
flag with the docker run command.
98. What is Docker container restart policy?
 Docker container restart policy is a configuration that determines how
containers should behave when they exit or are stopped.
99. How do you set restart policies for Docker containers?
 You set restart policies for Docker containers using the --restart flag with
the docker run command.
100. What is Docker service discovery?
 Docker service discovery is the process of automatically detecting and
registering services running in a Docker Swarm cluster, allowing other services
to discover and communicate with them.