How We Built Ubuntu Distroless Containers

Explore the process of building Ubuntu distroless containers in this technical deep dive conference talk. Discover the principles behind distroless images, understand why they are based on popular Linux distributions, and learn how to create them from scratch using Ubuntu packages. Gain insights into the benefits of distroless containers, including reduced attack surface and smaller image sizes. Follow along as the speaker demonstrates the creation of distroless base images using only Dockerfile and scripts. Delve into topics such as the rationale behind distroless images, common concerns, and the concept of Chisel Containers. Aimed at advanced developers, this presentation shares Canonical's secret recipe for Ubuntu Distroless containers and provides valuable knowledge for those looking to enhance their container security and efficiency.

Introduction
The Why
The Problem
Recommendations
Why Linux
Concerns
Chisel Containers
Conclusion