The Complete Practical Docker Guide - Creating New Mongo Database Using Mongo Shell

The video tutorial explains the concept of entry points in containers, specifically focusing on MongoDB. It demonstrates how to connect to MongoDB using the Mongo shell within a container, create databases and collections, and insert data. The tutorial also highlights the importance of database persistence across different containers and how to manage it using Docker commands.

What is the purpose of the entry point in a Docker container?

• To define the initial command that runs when a container starts

• To specify the memory allocation for the container

• To determine the storage capacity of the container

• To set the network configuration for the container

Where are the MongoDB-related executable files typically located in a Docker container?

• In the /etc directory

• In the /usr/local/bin directory

• In the /var/lib directory

• In the /home directory

What command is used to execute a process inside a running Docker container?

• docker run

• docker exec

• docker start

• docker stop

How can you create a new database in MongoDB using the Mongo shell?

• By using the 'use' command followed by the database name

• By using the 'init db' command

• By using the 'new db' command

• By using the 'create database' command

What command is used to insert a record into a MongoDB collection?

• DB.collection.save()

• DB.collection.add()

• DB.collection.insert()

• DB.collection.create()

What happens to the data in a MongoDB container when the container is stopped and a new one is created?

• The data is encrypted and stored in the new container

• The data is duplicated in the new container

• The data is lost unless persisted externally

• The data is automatically transferred to the new container

How can you verify the databases present in a MongoDB container?

• By using the 'show dbs' command

• By using the 'list databases' command

• By using the 'db status' command

• By using the 'db info' command