DCA · Question #121
Will this Linux kernel facility limit a Docker container's access to host resources, such as CPU or memory? Solution: namespaces
The correct answer is B. No. Linux namespaces provide process isolation for containers but do not limit resource usage such as CPU or memory.
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Will this Linux kernel facility limit a Docker container's access to host resources, such as CPU or memory? Solution: namespaces
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- AYes
- BNo
How the community answered
(17 responses)- A6% (1)
- B94% (16)
Why each option
Linux namespaces provide process isolation for containers but do not limit resource usage such as CPU or memory.
Namespaces are designed for isolation, not for setting resource limits; that functionality is handled by cgroups.
Linux namespaces are primarily used for process isolation, providing containers with their own view of the system (e.g., PIDs, network), but they do not enforce resource consumption limits on CPU or memory.
Concept tested: Linux namespaces vs. resource limiting
Source: https://docs.docker.com/engine/docker-overview/#namespaces
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