This Docker command is used to run a PostgreSQL database...

August 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM

docker run --name PostGreSQL --env POSTGRES_PASSWORD=KYANTA --volume postgres-volume:/var/lib.postgresql/data --publish 5432:5432 --detach postgres

This Docker command is used to run a PostgreSQL database container. Here's a breakdown of what it does:

  1. docker run: This command is used to create and start a new container from a Docker image.

  2. --name PostGreSQL: Assigns the name PostGreSQL to the container for easier reference.

  3. --env POSTGRES_PASSWORD=KYANTA: Sets an environment variable inside the container. Specifically, it sets the POSTGRES_PASSWORD environment variable to KYANTA, which will be the password for the default postgres user in the database.

  4. --volume postgres-volume:/var/lib/postgresql/data: Creates a volume or binds an existing one called postgres-volume to the /var/lib/postgresql/data directory inside the container. This ensures that the database data is persisted even if the container is stopped or removed.

  5. --publish 5432:5432: Maps port 5432 of the container (the default port PostgreSQL listens on) to port 5432 on the host machine. This allows the database to be accessed from the host or other systems using localhost:5432.

  6. --detach: Starts the container in detached mode, running it in the background.

  7. postgres: Specifies the Docker image to use, which in this case is the official PostgreSQL image.

Summary:

This command starts a PostgreSQL database in a Docker container:

  • The database is initialized with the password KYANTA for the postgres user.
  • The database data is stored persistently in a volume named postgres-volume.
  • Port 5432 on the host is forwarded to the container for external access.
  • The container runs in the background under the name PostGreSQL.
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