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Docker events command

Docker events command is used to display real-time events happening within the Docker daemon. These events provide insights into various activities, such as container creation, container start or stop, and other Docker-related events. This tutorial will cover the basics of using the docker events command.

1. Prerequisites:

   • Install Docker on your system

2. Display real-time Docker events:

   docker events
   

   By running docker events, you can see a live stream of events happening in the Docker daemon. The output will be continuous and display events as they occur.

3. Filter events:

   You can use filters to narrow down the events being displayed. To do this, use the --filter or -f flag followed by the filter you want to apply.

   For example, to display only container-related events, use:

   docker events --filter 'type=container'
   

   You can also filter events based on the action taken, such as only displaying start or stop events:

   docker events --filter 'type=container' --filter 'event=start'
   

4. Display events since a specific timestamp:

   You can display events that have occurred since a particular timestamp using the --since flag.

   For example, to display events that have occurred since the last hour, use:

   docker events --since $(date -u -d "1 hour ago" +%FT%T)
   

   Replace "1 hour ago" with the desired duration.

5. Display events until a specific timestamp:

   You can display events up to a particular timestamp using the --until flag.

   For example, to display events that occurred up to 30 minutes ago, use:

   docker events --until $(date -u -d "30 minutes ago" +%FT%T)
   

   Replace "30 minutes ago" with the desired duration.

6. Combine filters and timestamp options:

   You can combine filters and timestamp options to narrow down the events even further. For example, to display start events for containers that have occurred in the last hour, use:

   docker events --filter 'type=container' --filter 'event=start' --since $(date -u -d "1 hour ago" +%FT%T)
   

7. Format the output:

   By default, the docker events command displays events in a JSON format. If you want to change the output format, you can use the --format flag.

   For example, to display events with a custom format, use:

   docker events --format '{{ .Time }} {{ .Type }} {{ .Action }} {{ .ID }}'
   

This tutorial covered the basics of using the docker events command, which can help you monitor and analyze activities happening within your Docker environment. By using filters, timestamps, and custom output formatting, you can tailor the output to your specific needs.

1. How to Use Docker Events Command:

   • Description: The docker events command is used to monitor events in the Docker daemon. It provides real-time information about various Docker-related activities.
   • Code Example:

     docker events
     

2. Docker Events Command Options:

   • Description: Various options are available for customizing the docker events command, including filtering by event type, container ID, and more.
   • Code Example:

     docker events --filter "event=container"
     

3. Real-time Monitoring with Docker Events:

   • Description: Real-time monitoring involves running the docker events command continuously to receive immediate updates on Docker activities.
   • Code Example:

     docker events --filter "event=*" --format "{{.Type}}: {{.Actor.Attributes.name}}"
     

4. Filtering Events with Docker Events Command:

   • Description: Filters allow you to focus on specific types of events, containers, or other attributes.
   • Code Example:

     docker events --filter "event=container" --filter "type=network"
     

5. Docker Events Output Format:

   • Description: The output format of docker events can be customized using Go templates to display specific information.
   • Code Example:

     docker events --format "{{.Type}}: {{.Actor.Attributes.name}}"
     

6. Logging Container Events with Docker:

   • Description: Docker events log various container-related activities, providing a detailed history of container lifecycles and changes.
   • Code Example: Review the events log for a specific container.

     docker events --filter "event=container" --filter "container=<container_id>"