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Add some details about the lifecycle of commands started with docker exec

Signed-off-by: Sven Dowideit <SvenDowideit@home.org.au>
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Sven Dowideit 2014-11-11 15:54:31 +10:00
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@ -15,6 +15,12 @@ docker-exec - Run a command in a running container
Run a process in a running container.
The command started using `docker exec` will only run while the container's primary
process (`PID 1`) is running, and will not be restarted if the container is restarted.
If the container is paused, then the `docker exec` command will wait until the
container is unpaused, and then run.
# Options
**-d**, **--detach**=*true*|*false*

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@ -646,7 +646,11 @@ You'll need two shells for this example.
The `docker exec` command runs a new command in a running container.
The `docker exec` command will typically be used after `docker run` or `docker start`.
The command started using `docker exec` will only run while the container's primary
process (`PID 1`) is running, and will not be restarted if the container is restarted.
If the container is paused, then the `docker exec` command will wait until the
container is unpaused, and then run.
#### Examples