EX188 Container Operations And Lifecycle Practice Question
A container named db_master was previously paused using podman pause. Which command should the administrator use to resume its execution?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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podman unpause db_master
podman unpause unfreezes the processes within the paused container.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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podman start db_master
Why it's wrong here
podman start is for starting stopped containers, not unpausing paused ones.
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podman resume db_master
Why it's wrong here
podman resume is not a valid subcommand.
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podman unpause db_master
Why this is correct
podman unpause resumes the execution of processes in a paused container.
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podman thaw db_master
Why it's wrong here
podman thaw is not a Podman command.
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