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Create a custom image with Docker

Last updated: August 11, 2026

If you cannot use the default Liquibase Docker container image, you can create a custom image. You can either extend an existing Dockerfile or create a completely new image.

Extend Dockerfile

The best way to create a custom Docker image is to extend the Dockerfile to add whatever tools or drivers you want, such as a native executor. Then, publish your extended Dockerfile internally in your organization. If the example on this page is not sufficient for your use case, contact support@liquibase.com.

To add a driver, see the "Drivers and extensions" section. Alternatively, you can use the Liquibase Package Manager (lpm) to inject the driver into your container:

FROM liquibase:latest RUN lpm add mssql --global

Then publish this custom Docker image internally. If you need to create a new image instead, follow the steps below.

Procedure

1

Download the latest Microsoft SQL Server driver, for example 5.1.0.

2

Start a Docker container.

docker run -it liquibase:4.33.0 sh
3

Do not exit out of this container. In a new terminal window, obtain the Container ID.

docker ps
4

Copy the Microsoft SQL Server 5.1.0 JAR file into the running container.

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5

Create a new Docker image.

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Publish this custom Docker image internally.

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