What is Dockerengine?

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Docker Engine is the heart of Docker, a technology that allows you to create and run small, lightweight packages called containers. These containers are like tiny virtual machines but much more efficient. They contain everything an application needs to run, including the code, system libraries, and settings, so it behaves the same on any computer.

Docker 101


Docker Engine consists of the following major components:

Docker Engine can run on any Linux-based operating system, including distributions like Debian, Ubuntu, and CentOS, as well as other systems like Windows and macOS using platform-specific adaptations. On Linux systems, Docker containers share the host's kernel, making them lightweight and highly efficient.

How Does Docker Engine Work?

At its core, Docker Engine uses a client-server model. You, the user, interact with Docker by typing commands (using the CLI) or through other software (via the REST API). The Docker Daemon (the server part) listens to these requests and manages all the containers on your system.

Key Features of Docker Engine

More Capabilities of Docker Engine

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Created 11 September 2024 09:24:23 by aeoneros
Updated 8 October 2024 21:59:30 by aeoneros