Boot2Docker is a minimal Linux distribution that boots entirely from RAM to turn any machine into a Docker host. It is delivered as a bootable ISO image that can be written to SD cards, USB sticks, or hard disks, starting Docker containers in about five seconds without requiring a full operating system installation. The system is preconfigured for use as a VirtualBox virtual machine, with persistent disk mounting that automatically stores Docker images, containers, volumes, and SSH keys across restarts. It supports host-to-container file sharing through VirtualBox Guest Additions integration,
The main features of docker/dockerlite are: Core Infrastructure.
Open-source alternatives to docker/dockerlite include: boot2docker/boot2docker — Boot2Docker is a minimal Linux distribution that boots entirely from RAM to turn any machine into a Docker host. It is… coreos/rocket. docker/containerd. fnichol/dvm. google/lmctfy — lmctfy (pronounced l-m-c-t-fi, IPA: /ɛlɛmsitifаɪ/) is the open source version of Google’s container stack, which… lxc/lxd — LXD is a unified platform for managing both system containers and virtual machines through a single REST API and…