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Install apache in container

To install Apache2 within a running Docker container, you'll typically access the container's shell, install the package, and then restart the container. This approach is not ideal for production environments, as changes made inside a container won't persist unless you commit the changes to a new image. [1, 2, 3]
Here's a step-by-step guide: 1. Get the Container ID: [4]

• Use docker ps to list all running containers and note down the ID or name of the container you want to modify. [4]

  1. Access the Container's Shell: [3]

• Use docker exec -it <container_id> bash to enter a bash shell within the container. Replace <container_id> with the actual ID you found in step 1. [3]

  1. Install Apache2: [2]

• Inside the container, use the appropriate package manager for your container's base image (e.g., apt-get install apache2 -y for Ubuntu-based images). [2]
• You might also need to install other essential tools like net-tools. [1]

  1. Restart the Container (Optional, but recommended): [4]

• If you need to ensure the new package is properly loaded, you can restart the container using docker restart <container_id>. [4]

  1. (Optional) Commit Changes: [3]

• If you want to create a new image based on the modified container, you can use docker commit <container_id> <new_image_name>. [3]

Important Considerations: [3]

• Container Persistence: Changes made within a running container are generally not persistent across container restarts, unless you commit them to a new image. [3]
• Best Practices: For production deployments, it's generally recommended to build a new Docker image that includes Apache2 from the start using a Dockerfile. [5, 6]
• Networking: If you're running the web server on a specific port, ensure you're mapping the correct ports between the host and the container. [4]

To complete the pending configuration on the cloud container running on appserver, follow these steps:

1. Install Apache2 in the Container

First, access the container and install Apache using apt:

bash docker exec -it cloud bash apt update && apt install -y apache2

2. Configure Apache to Listen on Port 8083

Modify the Apache ports configuration file:

bash sed -i 's/Listen 80/Listen 8083/' /etc/apache2/ports.conf sed -i 's/<VirtualHost *:80>/<VirtualHost *:8083>/' /etc/apache2/sites-enabled/000-default.conf

Restart Apache to apply the changes:

bash systemctl restart apache2

3. Ensure Apache is Running & Keep the Container Alive

Check if Apache is running inside the container:

bash systemctl status apache2

To ensure the container stays running, detach from the interactive session with Ctrl + P + Q or run the container with a persistent process.

This ensures the cloud container is properly configured and running with the required setup. 🚀 Let me know if you need any modifications!

docker update --restart unless-stopped cloud