Step-by-Step Process
1. Create a Docker Container: Begin by creating a Docker container using the docker run command and entering the image and any applicable options.
2. Mount Docker Socket: Use the -v (volume) or –volume flag to mount the Docker socket from the host machine into the container. Here, the container acquires access to the API of the Docker daemon.
3. Verify Access: Inside the container now, you can work with the Docker daemon using Docker CLI commands. undefined
What Is Docker Socket Binding ?
Docker has redefined the way developers work by creating a lightweight and portable platform for the containerization of applications. Among the key features of Docker is the capability to use the Docker daemon via the Unix socket called Docker socket. In Docker, Docker Socket Binding is a key concept through which this Unix socket gets mounted on the host machine and the Docker container gets access to the Docker daemon’s API. It provides the ability of containers to carry out Docker-related activities, such as composing other containers, networks, and volumes, from within the container environment. Socket binding in Docker is a must for unleashing the full potential of Docker’s capabilities for orchestrating and managing containers within containerized environments.