📦 Installation Command
apt install containerd
containerd Runtime Configuration
containerd systemctl: containerdIndustry-standard container runtime. Used by Docker and Kubernetes.
🔌 Default Port
N/A
unix socket
/run/containerd/containerd.sock
⚙️ Configuration Files
/etc/containerd/config.toml
📂 Default Directories
- config:
/etc/containerd - data:
/var/lib/containerd - logs:
journald - socket:
/run/containerd/containerd.sock
🔐 Default Credentials
Username:N/A
Password:N/A
💡 Socket access requires root
📌 Dependencies
⚠️ Conflicts
✅ Works With
🛡️ Security Notes
Use with seccomp profiles, enable AppArmor, restrict socket access
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is containerd?
containerd is a container runtime that manages container lifecycle - used by Docker and Kubernetes.
containerd vs Docker?
containerd is the runtime layer. Docker adds CLI, networking, and build features on top.
Where is containerd config?
Config at /etc/containerd/config.toml.