How to use Docker for your MySQL database?
Here are the steps to use Docker for MySQL database:
Step 1: Install Docker
If you have already installed Docker in your system proceed to Step 2, If it is not installed, install Docker by following the official installation guide depending on your operating system.
- for windows: Docker installation for windows
- for Mac : Docker installation for Mac
- for linux: Docker installation for Linux
Step 2: Pull the MySQL Image From Docker Hub
Docker Hub is repository service of container images, An official MySQL image is available in Docker Hub. Pull the Image by using following Docker Command.
docker pull mysql
Step 3: Create a MySQL Container
You can create a MySQL container with this command, setting environment variables for the root password and database name:
docker run to convert image to container
After successfull execution of this command you will get the container id.
Step 4: Connect to MySQL
Now you can get into the mysql container by using the folllowing commands:
first, you need running mysql container name.
docker ps to show all running conatiners
Now, use following command to get into the mysql container
docker exec -it to get into container
How to Use Docker for Your MySQL Database
In the modern software development field, the use of containers has become common. Docker, a leading containerization platform, has changed the way applications are developed, tested, and deployed. While Docker is often associated with packaging and running applications, it can also be a useful tool for managing and maintaining your databases, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc. In this article, we will explore how to use Docker for your MySQL database.
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