What is a container? — Try it out
In this hands-on, you will see how to run a Docker container using the Docker Desktop GUI.
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In this hands-on, you will see how to run a Docker container using the Docker Desktop GUI.
Use the following instructions to run a container.
Open Docker Desktop and select the Search field on the top navigation bar.
Specify welcome-to-docker in the search input and then select the Pull button.
Once the image is successfully pulled, select the Run button.
Expand the Optional settings.
In the Container name, specify welcome-to-docker.
In the Host port, specify 8080.
Select Run to start your container.
Congratulations! You just ran your first container! 🎉
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