How does Docker for Windows run Linux containers

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In the older versions of Docker for Windows, I remember it explicitly said it used a linux VM for the kernel.

But since the new stable version (released in July 2016 I think), it says

Docker for Windows is a native Windows application with a native user interface and auto-update capability, deeply integrated with Windows native virtualization, Hyper-V, networking and file system

If I understand correctly, the specified base image is for the user space and the host's kernel is used. So, if I specify that I'm using an ubuntu base image to run the echo command, how does the Windows kernel come into play?

Aug 24, 2018 in DevOps & Agile by Sophie may
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Docker for Windows still uses a Linux VM to run Linux containers. But instead of using Virtual Box (which is what is used with Docker Toolbox), the Linux VM is run using Hyper-V - a Windows-native hypervisor. This means that Docker for Windows ships fewer components and has less moving parts.

If you install Docker for Windows and run docker version you'll see that the Docker Linux daemon is running on "Moby Linux"
answered Aug 24, 2018 by Tyrion anex
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One of the most important enhancements is that Docker can now run Linux containers on Windows (LCOW), using Hyper-V technology. Running Docker Linux containers on Windows requires a minimal Linux kernel and userland to host the container processes.

answered Aug 29, 2020 by Pistle
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