Create a docker image of a postgres database?

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I am a beginner to Docker, and I would like to know how can I create a Docker image of my existing postgresql database?

y6nH · Accepted Answer · 2018-10-12 11:16:36Z

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Your best bet is to pull the standard, preconfigured Postgres image (of the appropriate version) from Docker Hub. Set it up with a volume for storing the database. Use pg_dump to export your existing database, and pg_restore to the new one.

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Bionix1441 Over a year ago

sorry for the stupid question, do I need an image of my linux pc or of postgresql?

y6nH Over a year ago

The Postgresql Docker image contains a stripped-down Linux system with a Postgres server. You don't need to make any image yourself, just use the official one. The page linked above has good instructions.

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