A health check command in Dockerfile is failing with "curl: command not found" error. How can you fix this?

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Spring Boot - Docker and Deployment

AChange the command to use wget instead without installing curl.

BRun the health check command outside the container.

CRemove the HEALTHCHECK instruction entirely.

DInstall curl in the Docker image before running the health check.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify cause of error
"curl: command not found" means curl is missing in the container image.
Step 2: Fix by installing curl
Add installation of curl in Dockerfile before HEALTHCHECK runs.
Final Answer:
Install curl in the Docker image before running the health check. -> Option D
Quick Check:
Missing curl = install curl in image [OK]

Quick Trick: Ensure curl is installed in image for HEALTHCHECK commands [OK]

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