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nixos-container

NixOS-container is a powerful command line tool used in the NixOS operating system for managing Linux containers. It allows users to run containers with different Linux distributions, creating isolated environments for applications. The tool leverages the power of NixOS's declarative package manager, Nix, to build and manage container images. NixOS-container supports both system containers and application containers, providing flexibility for various use cases. It utilizes lightweight virtualization technologies like systemd and cgroups to isolate containers from the host system. The tool allows users to easily create, start, stop, and manage containers using a simple command syntax. NixOS-container is highly configurable, enabling users to define specific network settings, mount points, and container properties. It provides a convenient and efficient way to deploy and manage containerized applications in the NixOS environment.

List of commands for nixos-container:

  • nixos-container:tldr:2796d nixos-container: List running containers.
    $ sudo nixos-container list
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  • nixos-container:tldr:69bdd nixos-container: Start, stop, terminate, or destroy a specific container.
    $ sudo nixos-container ${select} ${container_name}
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  • nixos-container:tldr:babde nixos-container: Enter an interactive shell session on an already-running container.
    $ sudo nixos-container root-login ${container_name}
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  • nixos-container:tldr:c958c nixos-container: Create a NixOS container with a specific configuration file.
    $ sudo nixos-container create ${container_name} --config-file ${nix_config_file_path}
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