How to access JMX port of Docker container from outside?

How to access JMX port of Docker container from outside?

February 13, 2024Posted inDevOps, java, Tutorials
JMX is a Java API for managing Java applications, used for monitoring and performance control. The post details steps to containerize a Spring Boot application including setting up the JMX port within a Docker container. Additional parameters in `Dockerfile` and `management.properties` are provided, and instructions are given for building the image, running the container, exposing ports via the Linux firewall, and connecting with JMX clients, with a note that while the web port is accessible, JMX client connection issues are pending resolution.
3 Steps to containerize your Spring Boot Application

3 Steps to containerize your Spring Boot Application

February 12, 2024Posted inDevOps, java, Tutorials
Spring Boot's popularity stems from its ease of creating standalone, production-ready applications and its support for container environments, featuring auto-configuration and embedded web servers. Moreover, a large developer community offers support. The post demonstrates containerizing a simple Spring Boot app using Docker in three steps: creating a Dockerfile, building a Docker image, and running a Docker container. The process includes setting up the Java environment, exposing ports, and specifying runtime commands. The successful deployment allows access to the application via port mapping between the host and the container.