Docker glossary
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Glossary terms
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- amd64
- aufs
- base image
- boot2docker
- btrfs
- build
- cgroups
- collection
- Compose
- copy-on-write
- container
- Docker
- Docker Enterprise Edition
- Docker Desktop for Mac
- Docker Desktop for Windows
- Docker Hub
- Dockerfile
- ENTRYPOINT
- filesystem
- grant
- image
- Kitematic
- layer
- libcontainer
- libnetwork
- link
- Machine
- namespace
- node
- overlay network driver
- overlay storage driver
- parent image
- registry
- repository
- role
- role-based access control
- SSH
- service
- service discovery
- subject
- swarm
- Docker Swarm
- swarm mode
- tag
- task
- Toolbox
- Union file system
- virtual machine
- volume
- x86_64