docker checkpoint create
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Create a checkpoint from a running container
API 1.25+
The client and daemon API must both be at least
1.25
to use this command. Use the docker version command on the client to check
your client and daemon API versions.
This command is experimental.
It should not be used in production environments.
Usage
docker checkpoint create [OPTIONS] CONTAINER CHECKPOINT
Options
| Name, shorthand | Default | Description |
--checkpoint-dir |
Use a custom checkpoint storage directory | |
--leave-running |
Leave the container running after checkpoint |
Parent command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| docker checkpoint | Manage checkpoints |
Related commands
| Command | Description |
| docker checkpoint create | Create a checkpoint from a running container |
| docker checkpoint ls | List checkpoints for a container |
| docker checkpoint rm | Remove a checkpoint |