docker update

CautionUpdate limits live

docker update --memory 1g <container>

Adjusts memory/CPU limits and restart policy without recreating — emergency headroom for OOMing apps.

Examples

docker update --restart unless-stopped web01Change restart policy

Syntax

docker update [--memory N] [--cpus N] [--restart policy] <c>

Before you run it

Lowering limits can OOM instantly.

Related commands

docker statsContainer stats
docker inspectInspect metadata

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