Module 4 Lesson 4: Volumes and Persistent Storage
Stop losing your data. Learn how to use Docker Volumes and Bind Mounts to ensure your databases and user uploads survive container deletions and upgrades.
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Stop losing your data. Learn how to use Docker Volumes and Bind Mounts to ensure your databases and user uploads survive container deletions and upgrades.
Master the data layer of Docker. Explore the different volume drivers and types, and learn how to choose the right storage strategy for your application's data.
Master the naming conventions of storage. Learn when to use descriptive named volumes and when to let Docker manage anonymous storage for temporary tasks.
Master the administrative side of storage. Learn how to locate your data on the host machine, audit usage, and clean up abandoned storage volumes.
Protect your data against disasters. Learn the standard patterns for backing up Docker volumes and how to perform a full system recovery from scratch.