Will this action upgrade Docker Engine CE to Docker Engine EE? Solution: Delete '/var/lib/docker' directory.

The correct answer is B. No. Deleting the /var/lib/docker directory removes Docker's persistent data but does not change the installed Docker Engine version or edition.

Submitted by tarun92· Apr 18, 2026Installation and Configuration

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AYes
BNo

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A
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B
89% (16)

Why each option

Deleting the `/var/lib/docker` directory removes Docker's persistent data but does not change the installed Docker Engine version or edition.

AYes

Removing Docker's data directory is a data management task; it does not impact the installed software packages or their versions/editions.

BNoCorrect

Deleting the `/var/lib/docker` directory only removes Docker's stored data such as images, containers, volumes, and network configurations. This action does not uninstall the Docker Engine software itself, nor does it modify its installed edition from Community Edition (CE) to Enterprise Edition (EE).

Concept tested: Docker data directory vs. engine upgrade

Source: https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/

Topics

#Docker Engine Editions#Data Directory#/var/lib/docker#Upgrade Process

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