Platform Differences
Understand the subtle differences in file ownership and permissions Docker exhibits on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Explore practical methods to manage file access when files created inside containers need to be modified outside them, ensuring smooth workflows across platforms.
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Although Docker strives for complete platform independence, there is at least one notable way it differs across platforms. Let’s take a quick look and see what the deal is.
File ownership and permissions
There are some subtle differences when it comes to how file ownership and permissions are handled on different Docker platforms (Mac, Linux, and Windows). These differences can cause a slight issue when you write files to a mounted volume from inside a container.
The issue stems from the fact that different user accounts are usually used inside and outside a container. Typically, ...