How to Inspect a Docker Container to View its Metadata?| S-Logix

Description:
This task demonstrate how to inspect Docker containers to retrieve detailed information about their configuration and runtime state. Using docker inspect, you can view data like container ID, network settings, volumes, environment variables, ports, and more. This is useful for debugging, network configuration, or checking container setups.

Step 1 — List Containers
Description: Identify the container you want to inspect. You can list all running containers or the last container created.
Commands:
```
docker ps
docker ps -l
```
docker ps → lists all running containers.
docker ps -l → shows the last created container (running or stopped).
Step 2 — Inspect a Container
Description: Retrieve detailed JSON-formatted metadata of a container using its CONTAINER ID or name.
Commands:
```
docker inspect <container_id_or_name>
```
Example:
```
docker inspect cf7fc9117e99
```
Step 3 — Understand the Output
Description: Review the JSON output, which contains:
Id → container unique ID
Name → container name
Image → Docker image used
State → running/stopped, start time
NetworkSettings → IP address, ports, network mode
Mounts → volumes mounted inside the container
Config → environment variables, command, working directory
This process helps you analyze and debug containers, check networking, verify mounts, and understand the environment in which your Docker container is running.

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