folkzone:troubleshooting:service_not_starting
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Service Not Starting
Container fails to start or restarts repeatedly.
Symptom
`docker compose ps` shows containers with `Exited` status. Services not accessible.
Cause
Multiple possible causes including configuration errors, port conflicts, or resource issues.
Fix
Steps:
1. Check logs: `docker compose logs service_name` 2. Check configuration: `docker compose config` 3. Verify no port conflicts: `netstat -tulpn | grep PORT` 4. Check disk space: `df -h`
Prevention
Test configuration changes locally before deploying. Monitor disk space regularly.
See Also
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