Updating Minecraft Bedrock Server Docker Container Without Losing Data
Minecraft Bedrock Server is a popular game that allows players to connect and play together in a single world. Running the server in a Docker container can make it easier to manage and update, but sometimes the update process can be tricky. In this article, we will discuss how to update a Minecraft Bedrock Server Docker container without losing any data.
Pulling a Newer Version Image
The first step in updating the Minecraft Bedrock Server Docker container is to pull a newer version of the image. This can be done using the following command:
docker pull itzg/minecraft-bedrock-server
This command will download the latest version of the Minecraft Bedrock Server Docker image from the Docker Hub. Once the new image is downloaded, it can be used to create a new container.
Creating a New Container
To create a new container with the updated image, use the following command:
docker run -d -p 19132:19132/udp --name minecraft-bedrock-server itzg/minecraft-bedrock-server
This command will create a new container with the updated image, map the container's port 19132 to the host's port 19132, and give the container the name "minecraft-bedrock-server".
Copying Data from the Old Container
To copy the data from the old container to the new container, use the following command:
docker cp minecraft-bedrock-server:/data minecraft-bedrock-server-new
This command will copy the data from the old container ("minecraft-bedrock-server") to the new container ("minecraft-bedrock-server-new"). The data is stored in the "/data" directory in the container.
Starting the New Container
To start the new container with the copied data, use the following command:
docker start minecraft-bedrock-server-new
This command will start the new container with the copied data. The container can now be accessed using the host's port 19132.
Stopping the Old Container
To stop the old container, use the following command:
docker stop minecraft-bedrock-server
This command will stop the old container, freeing up resources on the host.
Removing the Old Container
To remove the old container, use the following command:
docker rm minecraft-bedrock-server
This command will remove the old container, freeing up even more resources on the host.
Updating a Minecraft Bedrock Server Docker container without losing any data is a straightforward process that can be done in a few simple steps. By pulling a newer version of the image, creating a new container, copying the data from the old container to the new container, starting the new container, stopping the old container, and removing the old container, you can ensure that your Minecraft Bedrock Server Docker container is always up-to-date and running smoothly.
- Pull a newer version of the Minecraft Bedrock Server Docker image
- Create a new container with the updated image
- Copy the data from the old container to the new container
- Start the new container with the copied data
- Stop the old container
- Remove the old container