Docker not able to ping by name on Windows 10

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If you're experiencing issues with Docker not being able to ping by name on Windows 10, it could be related to DNS resolution within the Docker containers. Here are some steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

  1. Check DNS Configuration:

    • Make sure that your host machine's DNS settings are correctly configured. Docker relies on the host's DNS settings for name resolution within containers.
    • Ensure that your network adapter settings are set to obtain DNS server addresses automatically.

  2. Restart Docker:

    • Sometimes, restarting the Docker service can resolve networking issues. Stop Docker, wait for a moment, and then start it again.

  3. Use Full Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs):

    • Instead of using short hostnames, try using fully qualified domain names (FQDNs) when connecting to services within Docker containers.

  4. Flush DNS Cache:

    • If DNS cache is causing issues, you can try flushing the DNS cache on your Windows machine by running the following command in a Command Prompt:
      bash
      ipconfig /flushdns

  5. Check Firewall Settings:

    • Ensure that your firewall settings are not blocking DNS traffic or Docker-related communication.

  6. Restart Docker Containers:

    • If the issue is specific to certain containers, you can try stopping and then starting those containers again.

  7. Use Bridge Networking:

    • Make sure you are using the default bridge network in Docker for Windows. Bridge networking allows Docker containers to communicate with the host machine and each other.

  8. Check Docker Network Configuration:

    • Use the docker network inspect command to check the configuration of the network used by your containers.

  9. Check Container Configuration:

    • Verify that the containers you're trying to ping are correctly configured to respond to ICMP (ping) requests. Some containers may have ICMP responses disabled by default.

  10. Test with IP Addresses:

    • Try pinging containers using their IP addresses instead of hostnames. This can help determine if the issue is related to DNS resolution.

  11. Update Docker:

    • Ensure that you're using the latest version of Docker for Windows, as updates may include bug fixes and improvements related to networking.

  12. Check Docker Hosts File:

    • Docker for Windows automatically adds entries to the hosts file for container networking. Check if the necessary entries are present in the hosts file located at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may need to provide additional information about your Docker configuration and networking setup to troubleshoot further.