How to Run a Basic Ubuntu Container in Docker and Perform Basic Linux Operations?| S-Logix

Description:
This task demonstrates how to download and run an Ubuntu container using Docker. Inside the container, you will execute basic Linux commands, install packages, and create files and folders. It helps beginners understand how Docker containers work like lightweight Linux environments.

Step 1 — Pull the Ubuntu image
Description: Download the official Ubuntu container image from Docker Hub.
Command:
```
docker pull ubuntu
```
Step 2 — Run an interactive Ubuntu container
Description: Start a container and get an interactive bash shell inside it.
Command:
```
docker run -it ubuntu bash
```
Step 3 — Check the Linux/kernel version inside the container
Description: Verify the OS and kernel details of the running container.
Command:
```
uname -a
```
Step 4 — Update the package list
Description: Refresh apt package indexes so you can install packages.
Command:
```
apt update
```
Step 5 — Install the nano text editor
Description: Install a simple editor to edit files inside the container.
Command:
```
apt install nano -y
```
Step 6 — Install curl
Description: Install curl for testing HTTP requests from inside the container.
Command:
```
apt install curl -y
```
Step 7 — Create a folder named testfolder
Description: Make a directory to store test files.
Command:
```
mkdir testfolder
```
Step 8 — Change into the new folder
Description: Move into the directory you just created.
Command:
```
cd testfolder
```
Step 9 — Create a text file with a message
Description: Write a simple text file to confirm file creation.
Command:
```
echo "Hello from Ubuntu container" > hello.txt
```
Step 10 — Display the file content
Description: Verify the file was created and contains the expected text.
Command:
```
cat hello.txt
```

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