After running docker stats my_container, you see no output and the command hangs. What is the most probable reason?

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Docker - Logging and Monitoring

After running docker stats my_container, you see no output and the command hangs. What is the most probable reason?

AThe container has no resource usage

BDocker daemon is not running

CThe container name is incorrect or container is not running

DYou lack permission to run docker commands

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand docker stats behavior
If container name is wrong or container is stopped, docker stats waits but shows no output.
Step 2: Exclude other causes
Docker daemon issues or permissions usually cause immediate errors; containers always use some resources.
Final Answer:
The container name is incorrect or container is not running -> Option C
Quick Check:
No output hang = wrong container or stopped container [OK]

Quick Trick: Check container name and status if stats hang [OK]

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