I've been trying to set up Docker and run a web app for years, but I keep hitting roadblocks. I install Docker and WSL, pull the necessary images, and try to run them, but the URL it gives me never works. It feels like I might be overlooking something simple. Given my 8 years of experience in IT, this should be manageable, right? What could I be missing?
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The URLs provided by Docker Desktop can be a bit misleading because they assume certain configurations. WSL 2 comes with a portproxy feature, which often works seamlessly—but sometimes, it may require some extra troubleshooting. To effectively help you, I'll need more details. Please share your Dockerfile, the command you used to run it, or any Docker Compose setup. Also, screen captures of your container setup and any errors you see in the browser would be helpful!
The first thing you should do is check the logs of your Docker container using the command `docker logs -f `. This will show you what's happening and whether the container is running correctly.
I looked through the logs, and there weren't any errors, just an INFO message about starting the service followed by a note that it's 'running on local url' with the URL I tried opening.
Sounds like you're hitting a common roadblock! If you provide more details, like specific commands and configurations, we might be able to spot what's going wrong. Even someone with years of experience can miss small details during setup.
I understand—sometimes there are community specifics that don't seem obvious to newcomers. I’ll make sure to include more info next time!
Here's the command Docker is using and a screenshot of my container setup: [link to image]. I’ve also tried a different container version and accessed the container directly using its IP instead of 127.0.0.1:7860.