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Docker Swarm

Docker Swarm mode manages a cluster of Docker Engine hosts. Managers maintain the desired state of services, and workers run the resulting container tasks.

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Syntax

docker swarm <command>

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  • Swarm mode
  • swarm
  • node
  • manager node
  • worker node
  • service
  • task
  • replicated service

Source: Swarm mode key concepts. Checked 2026-11-03.