IntermediatePhone
2 min
Docker Volume vs Bind Mount
DockerContainersStorage
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Interview Question
What is the difference between a Docker volume and a bind mount, and when would you use each?
Key Points to Cover
- Volume managed by Docker, stored in /var/lib/docker/volumes
- Bind mount uses host filesystem paths directly
- Use volume for portability and backups; bind mount for local dev
Evaluation Rubric
Defines volumes and usage34% weight
Explains bind mounts33% weight
Describes correct scenarios33% weight
Hints
- 💡Volumes integrate better with orchestration.
Potential Follow-up Questions
- ❓How to inspect volumes?
- ❓How are named vs anonymous volumes different?
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