Tagging an image in Docker is important for the following reasons:
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Version control: Tags help identify different versions of an image.
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Traceability: Tags allow you to track changes and updates to an image.
Automation: Tags are used in automated processes, such as deploying new versions.
Troubleshooting: Tags help pinpoint specific image versions when debugging.
Managing large-scale projects: Tags organize images in complex projects.
docker tag [OPTIONS] IMAGE[:TAG] [REGISTRYHOST/][USERNAME/]NAME[:TAG]
Example:
docker tag 518a41981a6a myRegistry.com/myImage