Unable to connect to docker mysql container (usage without link)

[xgenvn]

Hi, I have another mysql container running on localhost, how can I use that mysql instead of linking new one during building this container? When I assign enough ENV variables, modx container can be started, but then I cannot connect to the mysql server (maybe there're some issues with net address resolving?). I'm trying to use Kitematic to create and manage containers.

Thank you.

[vh]

Hi, correct way is to run mysql in docker container and then link it with modx container. But if you want to share localhost with your containers you must run a container with network settings set to host (--net="host" key). Then you have to add to container's /etc/hosts localhost alias - 127.0.0.1 mysql.

[xgenvn]

So the best way is to create a Docker compose and start with that instead of using Kitematic, right?

[vh]

I've never used Kitematic, think it is possible to link containers also. But as for me the simplest way to use Docker compose.

[xgenvn]

Currently there's no option for Kitematic to take advantage of docker-compose. So I think I'll use docker compose then.

Thank you.