Containers without Docker

Explore the foundations of containerization beyond Docker in this 49-minute conference talk. Delve into the inner workings of containers as Linux processes and discover alternative approaches to containerization. Learn why containers are not a native Linux kernel feature, how to containerize applications without Docker, and build container images compliant with the Open Containers Initiative (OCI) specification. Investigate deploying containers onto Kubernetes using the Container Runtime Interface (CRI) without relying on Docker. Examine alternative container runtimes such as LMCTFY, Clear Containers, CRI-O, and Podman. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms that enable process containment and explore the diverse ecosystem of container runtimes beyond Docker.

Containers without Docker - Ben Hall