Containers - A Look Under the Hood

Dive deep into the inner workings of container technology with this comprehensive conference talk. Explore the fundamental Linux kernel features that power containerized applications, including Docker, CRI-O, and Podman. Gain a thorough understanding of kernel namespaces for process isolation, process-related root directories for private mini-filesystems, and capabilities for determining process privileges. Learn how these features relate to container platform parameters and acquire hands-on experience building a containerized application using standard Linux commands. Enhance your debugging skills and deepen your knowledge of container operations to become a more proficient developer or system administrator.

Containers – A Look Under the Hood - Gerlof Langeveld, AT Computing