Update Docker containerization docs #10222
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The docs indicate that most systems must use a VM for containerization. This is no longer the case as Docker For Mac now uses HyperKit. See https://docs.docker.com/v17.12/docker-for-mac/docker-toolbox/
| with Linux installed to provide that. | ||
| and stopping containers is extremely fast. Docker uses the native | ||
| containerization functionality on macOS and Linux, while it must start a Linux | ||
| VM for compatibility with Windows. |
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Hmm, I think this line is technically false as well? You can have windows containers now https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-windows/install/#what-to-know-before-you-install
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization/windowscontainers/about/
I would maybe just change that last line to mention both for Windows containers and a Linux VM.
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Great point. Looks like the line should say "Docker uses the native containerization functionality on macOS, Linux, and Windows."
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Perfect! 👍Yeah that makes sense to me. Get that updated and it'll be good to merge ❤️
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The docs indicate that most systems must use a VM for containerization. This is no longer the case as Docker For Mac now uses HyperKit.
See https://docs.docker.com/v17.12/docker-for-mac/docker-toolbox/