Inspect Docker
Check the client and daemon versions in your Docker lab.
docker versionOnline Docker Playground
Learn Docker online with container commands, image discovery, and practical Linux labs. Run a first container and understand the image-to-container workflow.
- Free online practice
- Real LabEx environments
- No installation
- Container lifecycle
- Docker images
- Container output
Docker Terminal· Ready
Welcome to the LabEx Docker Terminal.
Press Enter to sign in and open your free Docker learning environment.
Sign in to run commands in the LabEx environmentPress Enter to sign in
Start here
Quick Start with Docker Playground
Explore these tools and example tasks, then sign in and launch the Docker lab to practice with real software. Complete the lab setup before running the examples.
Run a first container
Download and run the introductory image.
docker run hello-worldList running containers
Inspect containers that are currently running.
docker psList all containers
Include stopped containers in the list.
docker ps -aList local images
See the images stored in your lab.
docker imagesStart a web server
Start an Nginx container and publish its HTTP port.
docker run -d --name web -p 8080:80 nginxRead container logs
Inspect output from the web container after starting it.
docker logs webStop a container
Stop the named web container when you finish the exercise.
docker stop webNo setup needed
How the Docker Playground Works
Learn Docker online with container commands, image discovery, and practical Linux labs. Run a first container and understand the image-to-container workflow.
Sign in and launch the Docker lab to use the hosted environment. Follow the setup instructions, explore the tools introduced above, and continue through guided tasks with real command output and Labby assistance.
Keep learning
Learn Docker with Hands-On Labs
Build on your Docker experiments with a structured skill tree. Explore the skills, choose a guided lab, and practice each concept in an online environment.
Online Docker Playground FAQ
Why use an online Docker Playground?
Build images and run containers without installing Docker locally. The hosted lab gives you a Linux workspace for learning container workflows from your browser.
Can I run Docker containers on this page?
Sign in and launch the Docker lab to execute commands against a real Docker engine. The quick-start cards describe tasks to try in that environment.
What Docker skills can I learn?
Practice image and container management, Dockerfiles, port publishing, volumes, and multi-container applications. Start with the Docker Skill Tree and progress through guided labs.
Is the Docker Playground free?
Sign in to launch a free Docker lab and follow its setup instructions. Session duration and resources depend on the selected lab and your plan.
Do I need to install software?
No local installation is required. Sign in and open the lab in a modern browser. Follow the lab instructions to configure software inside the environment.
Where can I use more commands and features?
Sign in and launch the Docker lab to use real tools. Complete the setup, then use the terminal or application provided by the lab.
How do I continue learning Docker?
Follow the Docker Skill Tree for guided labs and challenges. Practice regularly, inspect command output and ask Labby for help.
Your next step
Ready to practice Docker?
Continue with real tools, guided labs, and Labby assistance.