Attach a pre-filled database to docker mysql

[Jagdip Ajimal]

I current create a mySql docker container using the image, and then run scripts to create the schema for the database and insert some data. My problem is that the insert scripts are taking some time to complete (~60 seconds), such that my other startup processes in other docker containers are failing as the database is not ready.

Is there anyway to create a pre-filled mysql database and attach is to the docker instance instead.

(Note I am a complete novice to MySql, but have been using SQL Server to over 15 years)