Intermediate
Docker & Containers
Q46 / 100
What is the purpose of "healthcheck" configuration in Docker?
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The correct answer is B) It defines a command Docker periodically runs inside the container to determine if the application is functioning correctly, reporting status as healthy, unhealthy, or starting
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Correct Answer
It defines a command Docker periodically runs inside the container to determine if the application is functioning correctly, reporting status as healthy, unhealthy, or starting
Explanation
HEALTHCHECK instructions (or compose healthcheck config) let Docker monitor container health by periodically running a test command, which orchestration tools can use to restart unhealthy containers.
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