docker volume

Basic Syntax

Subcommands and Options

1. create: Create a new volume.

   docker volume create [OPTIONS] VOLUME

   Options:

   • -d, --driver: Specify volume driver name (default is local).

     docker volume create -d local myvolume

   • -o, --opt: Set driver-specific options.

     docker volume create -o type=tmpfs -o device=tmpfs myvolume

2. inspect: Display detailed information on one or more volumes.

   docker volume inspect VOLUME

3. ls: List all volumes.

   docker volume ls

4. rm: Remove one or more volumes.

   docker volume rm VOLUME

5. prune: Remove all unused local volumes.

   docker volume prune

Examples

1. Creating a Volume

   docker volume create myvolume

   This command creates a volume named myvolume with the default local driver.

2. Creating a Volume with Specific Options

   docker volume create -o type=tmpfs -o device=tmpfs myvolume

   This command creates a volume named myvolume with the specified options.

3. Listing All Volumes

   docker volume ls

   This command lists all the volumes available on the Docker host.

4. Inspecting a Volume

   docker volume inspect myvolume

   This command displays detailed information about the volume named myvolume.

5. Removing a Volume

   docker volume rm myvolume

   This command removes the volume named myvolume.

6. Pruning Unused Volumes

   docker volume prune

   This command removes all unused local volumes.

Conclusion

The docker volume command is essential for managing Docker volumes. Understanding its subcommands and options allows you to effectively create, inspect, list, and remove volumes, as well as prune unused volumes.