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What is the primary role of a sidecar container in a Docker setup?

ATo act as a standalone service unrelated to the main container

BTo replace the main application container when it fails

CTo provide supporting features like logging or monitoring alongside the main container

DTo serve as the main database container in the application

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the sidecar container concept
A sidecar container runs alongside the main container to add extra features without changing the main app.
Step 2: Identify the primary role
It typically handles tasks like logging, monitoring, or proxying to support the main container.
Final Answer:
To provide supporting features like logging or monitoring alongside the main container -> Option C
Quick Check:
Sidecar container role = Supporting features [OK]

Quick Trick: Sidecar containers add support, not replace main containers [OK]

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