# Container

The container module provides complete Docker container management functionality, including management of containers, compose, images, networks, and volumes.

## Prerequisites

Before using the container feature, you need to install Docker or Podman first:

1. Go to **Applications** > **Native Applications**
2. Find Docker or Podman, click **Install**

## Feature Overview

The container module is divided into five parts:

| Feature                            | Description                                              |
|------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| [Container](./container/container) | Manage running container instances                       |
| [Compose](./container/compose)     | Manage multi-container applications using Docker Compose |
| [Image](./container/image)         | Manage local images                                      |
| [Network](./container/network)     | Manage Docker networks                                   |
| [Volume](./container/volume)       | Manage data volumes                                      |

![Container List](/images/container/container-list.png)

## Quick Start

### Create Container

1. Go to the **Container** page
2. Click **Create Container**
3. Enter the image name (e.g., `nginx:latest`)
4. Configure port mapping, volume mounts, etc.
5. Click **Create**

### Use Container Templates

If you want to quickly deploy common applications, it is recommended to use [Container Templates](./app/template), which allows one-click deployment without manual configuration.

## Container vs Native Application

| Feature            | Container              | Native Application            |
|--------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Isolation          | Fully isolated         | Shared system environment     |
| Performance        | Slight overhead        | Native performance            |
| Deployment         | Standardized, portable | Depends on system environment |
| Resource Usage     | Higher                 | Lower                         |
| Version Management | Easy to switch         | Requires manual management    |

## Next Steps

- [Container Management](./container/container) - Learn how to manage containers
- [Compose Management](./container/compose) - Learn how to use Docker Compose
- [Image Management](./container/image) - Learn how to manage images
- [Network Management](./container/network) - Learn how to manage networks
- [Volume Management](./container/volume) - Learn how to manage data volumes