How to Create a Container From the Alpine Linux Image and Explore Basic Linux Shell Commands Inside Docker?| S-Logix

Description:
This task helps you run a lightweight Linux (Alpine) container and practice essential commands like listing files, creating files, identifying the OS, and exiting the container. Alpine is popular for being small, fast, and commonly used in modern Docker applications.

Step 1 — Verify Docker Installation
Description: Check whether Docker is installed and working on your system.
Command:
```
docker --version
            
```
Step 2 — Download Alpine Linux Image
Description: Pull the latest Alpine image from Docker Hub.
Command:
```
docker pull alpine
            
```
Step 3 — Run Alpine Container in Interactive Shell
Description: Start an Alpine container and get inside its shell.
Command:
```
docker run -it alpine sh
            
```
-it → interactive terminal access
sh → execute shell within container

You should now see:
```
/ #
            
```
This means you are inside the container.
Step 4 — Execute Basic Linux Commands
Description: Practice common shell commands inside the container.
Commands:
```
ls
pwd
touch test.txt
ls
            
```
You will now see:
```
test.txt
            
```
Step 5 — Check Operating System Information
Description: Confirm the container OS distribution is Alpine Linux.
Command:
```
cat /etc/os-release
            
```
Step 6 — Exit the Container
Description: Leave the shell and return to your host machine.
Command:
```
exit
            
```
Step 7 — Verify Container Status
Description: Check if the container still exists in Docker.
Command:
```
docker ps -a
            
```

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