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File server in container


I can see there are some implemented Web, DB servers are able to run as a container, it occurred to me that why not be able to implement as a file server with a centralized storage (e.g. SAN)

Does anyone try this before, or any recommendation to me?

My basic idea is use 2-3 docker images to create the file servers (mostly Windows servers) and they are mounting on the same storage. For the front-end, I may go or DFS namespaces to normalize the UNC path.


Solution

  • Windows based images have Server service disabled out of the box. It's impossible to start it either since drivers are removed as well. It will not be possible to do in Windows containers.