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Jan 19, 2022 · Cloud Native

Why PID 1 Matters: Unraveling Linux Init and Docker Container Signals

Linux’s PID 1, the init process, is the first user‑space program that spawns all other processes, and in Docker containers it becomes the container’s root process, handling signals uniquely; understanding its behavior and using tools like Tini are essential for reliable container orchestration.

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Why PID 1 Matters: Unraveling Linux Init and Docker Container Signals

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Jun 1, 2020 · Cloud Native

Why Does Docker Take 10 Seconds to Stop? Uncovering SIGTERM and Init Issues

This article explains why Docker containers may need around ten seconds to stop, covering missing init processes, unhandled SIGTERM signals, and practical Dockerfile adjustments such as using exec‑form ENTRYPOINT, adding signal traps, or employing a lightweight init like tini.

DockerENTRYPOINTSIGTERM

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Why Does Docker Take 10 Seconds to Stop? Uncovering SIGTERM and Init Issues

tini

Why PID 1 Matters: Unraveling Linux Init and Docker Container Signals

Why Does Docker Take 10 Seconds to Stop? Uncovering SIGTERM and Init Issues

Why PID 1 Matters: Unraveling Linux Init and Docker Container Signals