Sysbox

A container runtime that integrates with Docker and enables you to easily deploy containers that can run system workloads, securely.

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We call these System Containers.

Benefits

• Run Docker-in-Docker, securely

• Run Docker Compose in a container

• Run Systemd-reliant apps in a container 

• Use Docker containers as light-weight VMs

• Avoid the need for unsecure privileged containers

No need to learn new tools! Use Docker as usual.

Features

• Installs on Linux in seconds

• Enables Docker containers to run system workloads

• Uses state-of-the-art container isolation 

• Supports embedding inner containers in Docker images

• Fast & efficient

How does it work?

Simply point Docker to the Sysbox runtime.

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Then use Docker as usual to deploy a container image of your choice.

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The difference is that the deployed container can now run systemd, Docker, and inner containers, securely and with strong isolation from the underlying host. 

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You avoid the need for unsecure privileged containers or a heavier virtual machine. 

Run system containers along-side regular containers, without conflict.