<@ULVA73B9P> I got this exception when running `pr...
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@Marvin I got this exception when running
prefect deploy
trying to deploy a
prefect.yaml
file that follows a gitlab master branch: "prefect.deployments.steps.core.StepExecutionError: Encountered error while running prefect_docker.deployments.steps.build_docker_image An exception occurred."
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It seems you've encountered a common issue when deploying with Docker in Prefect. Here are a few potential reasons and fixes based on the gathered information: 1. Docker Not Running: - Ensure that Docker is running on your machine. The error may arise if Docker is not active or properly installed.
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    sudo systemctl start docker
2. Virtual Environment Issues: - Ensure the necessary packages are installed within your virtual environment. Prefect might attempt to auto-install packages with
requires
, but manual installation sometimes avoids issues.
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    pip install prefect-docker>=0.3.0
3. Manifest Not Found: - If you encounter an issue with the Docker image tag, ensure the tag exists or is correctly specified.
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    # Example Docker command to pull the correct image
    docker pull prefecthq/prefect:v2.14.6-python3.11
- Alternatively, adjust your
prefect.yaml
to use a tag that exists. 4. Windows-Specific Issues: - Windows users might face specific issues with certain commands. Ensure your
prefect.yaml
and environment are correctly configured for Windows. 5. Repository Configuration: - Ensure your GitLab repository is accessible and properly configured in your
prefect.yaml
. Here are some useful debugging tips and links: - For Docker issues, refer to Prefect's Docker Integration Guide. - For command usage and flags, check Prefect Deployment Guide. Would you like more details on any specific aspect? Seems like asking me for help was inevitable.