Commands to access container for Docker? – RChilli HelpDesk

To access a container using Docker, you can use several commands depending on what exactly you want to do. Below is a detailed explanation of common Docker commands for accessing and managing containers:

🔧 Accessing a Docker Container

1. List Running Containers

Shows all currently running containers.
Use this to find the container ID or name you want to access.

2. Access Container Shell (e.g., bash or sh)

This opens an interactive terminal session with the container.
Use sh instead of bash if bash is not available:

3. Attach to a Running Container

Attaches your terminal to the container’s main process.
Note: Exiting this will stop the container if it’s not running in the background (use exec instead if you only want to run a shell).

🗂️ Common Maintenance Commands

View Logs:

Restart a Container:

Stop a Container:

Remove a Container:

🧰 Example: Install RChilli API with Docker

As per RChilli's installation guide, Docker can be used to set up RChilli APIs. Ensure your server meets the prerequisites (like 16+ core Processor, 100 GB RAM, 200 GB storage, etc.) before installation.

To proceed with installing RChilli API using Docker, it is recommended to contact RChilli Support for the Docker image and specific setup instructions:📧 support@rchilli.com

📝 Notes

Replace <container_name_or_id> with your actual container identifier from the docker ps output.
You can use docker ps -a to view all containers, including those that are stopped.

If you have any questions, drop us an email at support@rchilli.com.