Docker Config Reference (docker pause / unpause)

docker pause mycontainer

This command pauses all processes within the specified container "mycontainer", suspending its execution without terminating it. It is useful for temporarily halting resource consumption during maintenance or debugging.

docker unpause mycontainer

This command resumes the processes in the paused container "mycontainer", restoring it to its active state. It allows continuation of operations after a deliberate suspension.

docker pause --all

This command pauses all running containers on the host system. It provides a mechanism to suspend multiple containers simultaneously for system-wide management tasks.

docker unpause --all

This command unpauses all paused containers on the host. It is employed to resume operations across the system following a bulk pause.

docker pause container1 container2

This command pauses multiple specified containers, "container1" and "container2", enabling selective suspension of related services without affecting others.

docker unpause container1 container2

This command unpauses the specified containers "container1" and "container2", facilitating the resumption of interdependent processes in a coordinated manner.

docker pause myapp

This command pauses the container named "myapp", which might host an application service, to conserve resources during low-activity periods.

docker unpause myapp

This command unpauses the "myapp" container, reactivating the application service after a period of suspension.

docker pause dbcontainer

This command pauses a database container "dbcontainer", temporarily halting data operations to perform backups or configurations safely.

docker unpause dbcontainer

This command unpauses the "dbcontainer", resuming database operations and ensuring data availability post-maintenance.