What is the difference between Linux namespaces and cgroups in the context of Docker container isolation?

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What is the difference between Linux namespaces and cgroups in the context of Docker container isolation?

Key points

  • Namespaces give containers their own system resource view
  • Cgroups control and isolate resource usage
  • Both are essential for container isolation
  • Each serves a distinct purpose in Docker

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