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How to Backup SQL Server Running in Docker on Linux

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:08:51 +0530

I am using mssql server in docker container.
I am using vscode extension named SQL Server (mssql) by microsoft. This extension gives you the feature of creating and exporting the backup
Connect to the database. It should look like this:
Create a backup by using that extension.

Note: I have saved backup inside the folder /var/opt/mssql/data/

To find the exact name:

docker exec <container_name> ls /var/opt/mssql/data/*.bak

Copy backup from docker to host machine:

docker cp <container_name>:/var/opt/mssql/data/your_backup.bak ~/Documents/your_backup.bak

How to run Mysql in Docker?

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:31:32 +0530

Execute the command below.

For bash:

docker run -d \
 --name mysql-dev \
 -p 3306:3306 \
 -e MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=p@55w0rd \
 -v mysql-data:/var/lib/mysql \
 mysql:8.0.44-debian

For powershell:

docker run -d `
 --name mysql-dev `
 -p 3306:3306 `
 -e MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=p@55w0rd `
 -v mysql-data:/var/lib/mysql `
 mysql:8.0.44-debian

📢 For mac silicon specific:

mysql:8.0.44-debian does not support ARM architectureUse – so use mysql:latest instead of mysql:8.0.44-debian or check official docker hub for suitable image.

How to run Sql Server 2025 in Docker

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:49 +0530

To be honest, since I have started using docker I have never installed any database in my machine. I use multiple databases and keeping each database up and running takes a toll on resources of your machine. And… you can not install some database like “sql server” on “mac”, then docker is only option for you. Any way, I think it is enough introduction. Let’s get started.

How to run PostgreSql in Docker

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:02:49 +0530

Containerizing Dotnet App With PostgreSql Using Docker Compose

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:33:14 +0530

In this tutorial, we are going to containerize the .NET Web API application with docker and postgres. I am assuming you are familiar with docker. At least, you should have some understandings of how docker works. However, I have covered all the steps needed to create a docker container for your application, but I am not going to cover the theoretical concepts of docker.

📢Last updated : 21-Nov-2025

Containerizing Dotnet App With Sql Server Using Docker Compose

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:57:05 +0530

In this tutorial, we are going to containerize the .NET Web API application with docker. I am assuming you are familiar with docker. At least, you should have some understandings of how docker works. However, I have covered all the steps needed to create a docker container for your application, but I am not going to cover the theoretical concepts of docker.

Last updated on:

20-November-2025

🔨Tools needed

Visual Studio Code (Free)
.Net 10.0 SDK (Free)
Docker desktop (Free)

🧑‍💻Tech used

.Net 10.0 Web APIs (controller APIs)
Ms SQL Server 2025 (within a container)
Docker compose

🍵Note: I am using windows 11 operating system. However, I also have tested it in the Linux mint xia and it is working fine.