Simple Docker Debian Basic for Testing21.04.26

## Simple Docker Debian Basic for Testing

This setup provides a minimal, isolated Debian environment that you can easily spin up and access for testing purposes.

### `docker-compose.yml`

Create a file named `docker-compose.yml` with the following content:

```yaml
version: "3.9"

services:
  basic-debian:
    image: debian:stable # Use the latest stable Debian image
    container_name: my-basic-debian # Assign a specific name to the container
    tty: true # Allocate a pseudo-TTY for interactive sessions
    stdin_open: true # Keep STDIN open, essential for interactive shells
    command: bash # The container will run bash upon starting
```

### How to Use

1.  **Save the file:** Save the YAML content above into a file named `docker-compose.yml` in an empty directory on your machine.

2.  **Run the container (in detached mode):**
    Open your terminal, navigate to the directory where you saved `docker-compose.yml`, and run:
    ```bash
    docker-compose up -d
    ```
    This command will pull the `debian:stable` image (if you don't have it locally) and start your Debian container in the background.

3.  **Enter the container:**
    To get a bash shell inside your running container, use:
    ```bash
    docker exec -it my-basic-debian bash
    ```
    You will now be presented with a root prompt (`root@<container-id>:/#`) inside your Debian container.

---

This setup is excellent for:

*   Trying out Debian commands.
*   Testing scripts or small applications in a clean environment.
*   Practicing Linux commands without affecting your host system.

When you're finished, you can stop and remove the container by running `docker-compose down` in the same directory.

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