xBit Container Operations Guide
xBit uses Docker Compose to manage all application containers.
This guide explains how to start, stop, and maintain the xBit services safely on both Linux and Windows environments.
Linux
Navigate to the Docker Compose directory
- Open a bash terminal
- Switch to the xBit deployment directory
Default location:
cd $HOME/teel_tech/apps/xbit/
Start xBit containers
docker compose up -d
This command: - Creates containers (if not already created) - Starts services in detached mode - Runs in the background
Check container status
docker ps
docker compose ps
Stop xBit containers
docker compose down
This command:
- Stops containers
- Removes containers and networks
- Keeps volumes and data intac
View logs (troubleshooting)
docker compose logs -f
Windows
Navigate to the Docker Compose directory
- Open a PowerShell window
- Switch to the xBit deployment directory
Default location:
cd C:\teel_tech\apps\xbit
Start xBit containers
docker compose up -d
This command: - Creates containers (if not already created) - Starts services in detached mode - Runs in the background
Check container status
docker ps
docker compose ps
Stop xBit containers
docker compose down
This command:
- Stops containers
- Removes containers and networks
- Keeps volumes and data intac
View logs (troubleshooting)
docker compose logs -f