The Complete Practical Docker Guide - Starting MySQL Container with env Variable

The video tutorial demonstrates how to manage Docker containers, specifically focusing on verifying environment variables, creating and running a MySQL container, and setting necessary environment variables for successful operation. It highlights the importance of setting a MySQL root password or using other secure options. The tutorial also covers verifying the running status of the MySQL container and connecting to it using CLI or PHPMyAdmin.

What command is used to list all running Docker containers?

• docker list

• docker ps

• docker containers

• docker show

Which environment variable must be set to start a MySQL container?

• MYSQL_USER

• MYSQL_PORT

• MYSQL_DATABASE

• MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD

What does the MYSQL_ALLOW_EMPTY_PASSWORD environment variable do?

• Allows root login without a password

• Sets a default password for root

• Disables root login

• Enables password encryption

How can you set multiple environment variables when running a Docker container?

• Use the -v option multiple times

• Use the -e option multiple times

• Use the -p option multiple times

• Use the --env-file option

Which tool can be used for a graphical interface to connect to a MySQL server?

• HeidiSQL

• DBeaver

• PHPMyAdmin

• MySQL Workbench