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How to Create Containers Without Docker: Understanding Linux Namespaces and OverlayFS

How to Create Containers Without Docker: Understanding Linux Namespaces and OverlayFS

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May 14, 2025
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How to Create Containers Without Docker: Understanding Linux Namespaces and OverlayFS
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Containers have revolutionized how we deploy applications, but many developers use tools like Docker without understanding what's happening under the hood. This article will demystify containers by showing you how to build one from scratch using Linux's native primitives: namespaces, cgroups, and OverlayFS.

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